Gregory Wray Email & Phone Number

Cherryville, Nc, Us

Cherryville, Nc, Us

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Dublin, Ireland, Ie

• Identify and implement solutions necessary for immediate and ongoing success by utilizing value stream mapping• Implementation of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies and philosophies. Identifying and prioritizing waste and focus on waste reduction and elimination by utilizing the 8 waste and 5s methodologies• Champion the permanent problem solving and root cause analysis in order to identify the original catalyst impacting the process and to develop a concrete and permanent resolution by using methods such as 5 Why, Change analysis, Fishbone Diagram, A3, 8D, and PDCA• Develop and document clear, concise standard work that will enable employees to consistently produce quality work to meet and exceed expectations

Portland, Or, Us

• DTNA Yellow Jacket Team member. As a team, one of our greatest accomplishmentswas we reduced inventory by 50% and manpower by 65% at one of DTNA Truck facilities. These reductions were made by improvements in material flow and lean process improvements.• Managed 400 DTNA suppliers in the east region by tracking and analyzing supplier quality and delivery performances. I consistently decreased DTNA supplier’s PPM levels on average 17% year over year• Prepared supplier scorecards based on current and past trends to provide feedback and trends to DTNA Executive Management on the current conditions of DTNA supply base• Traveled to suppliers to perform preventive, proactive, and reactive workshops. These visits could represent reactive line down situation or could be proactive lean workshops• Coached Suppliers lean manufacturing processes and tools. I would identify and assess supplier’s weakness and waste to work with Executive management on which lean tools would work best for their environment. Revisit the supplier on a monthly bases to help implement lean tools and review the progression of the supplier• Conducted Onsite Assessment events with DTNA cross-functional team to approve new suppliers to DTNA supplier base• Performed quality and capacity evaluations of suppliers• Liaison between Supplier, DTNA Corporate Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Tooling, Logistics, International Trade Compliance (ITC), OEM truck plants and Packaging groups

Portland, Or, Us

∞ Customer Service ensuring Dealer satisfaction by managing on time deliveries from DTNA suppliers. ∞ Supporting Marketing Directors and Regional Parts Managers with creation of sales deals, Direct Ship and PDC Quotes∞ Increased DTNA Aftermarket sales 12% with creation of sales deals and improvements in supplier reliability.∞ Liaison between Dealers and Vendors ∞ Create or Modify Direct Ship Orders

Portland, Or, Us

∞ Responsible for 32 direct employees and 3 indirect employees∞ Lead and managed Continuous Improvement activities∞ Managed delivery of material between Supplier and Ryder Logistics∞ Managed Inventory control and processes∞ Scheduled production rates based on availability of on hand material∞ Managed material flow to ensure efficiency∞ Liaison between OEM engineering, OEM materials, OEM production, Arvin Meritor production, and outside suppliers.∞ Quality Control of incoming and outgoing material∞ Interpreted BOM and spec issues between OEM and Arvin Meritor∞ Ensured On-time delivery of outbound dressed axles to 4 DTNA production facilities.∞ Project Management

Portland, Or, Us

∞ Drove production rate and quality of Engine trim∞ Responsible for 15 employees∞ Set production schedule∞ Interpreted specs∞ Employee training