REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS AND RESULTS • Utilized constraint management to improve manufacturing capability, which eliminated the need for a $2.5 million investment.• Implemented management practices that reduced absenteeism to less than 1% and reduced grievances in a 200-person plant to zero.• Helped design and lead the implementation of the transformation of a 2500 person organization from traditional command and control to highly participative team-based operation. The plant had been targeted for closure due to inefficiency and poor union/management relations. The results of the transformation include: The plant remained open The plant is profitable New technology and products are being assigned to the plant The plant is a model of positive union/management relations DARRELL W. VOLZEXPERIENCEDarrell has over 30 years’ experience in management at the Fortune 50 level. He gained experience in sales, logistics, manufacturing, and since 1980, organization development. He designed and delivered interventions to increase the effectiveness and success of the business. He facilitated improved teamwork throughout the organization, including union/management relations.In 1998, Darrell founded Advantage Associates and Co., Inc. where he serves as president. He has helped client companies with customer service, team building, leadership development, and strategic planning. He has worked with start-up businesses to develop strategic and business plans, hire executive teams, and develop the process for hiring the remaining employees. EDUCATIONB.S. Kansas State University – 1967Majors: Mathematics, Engineering, Human Relations PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION AND MEMBERSHIP Association for Quality and Participation Certified Organizational Development ConsultantCertified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Consultant Sertoma International Economic Development Council of St. Augustine and St. John’s County