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University Of Louisville

We Solve Manufacturing Problems

Kentucky

AKA exists to support, empower and impact our local industry by boosting growth opportunities and productivity of Kentucky Manufacturers. Our purpose is to help our manufacturers become more globally competitive so they can retain and even create additional industry and jobs within the state of Kentucky.

United States

Transformational Manufacturing Consulting - CI, LD, BD Platforms.

Kentucky

Led plants to multiple tens of millions in EBITDA by empowering the most important people - Operators.Advantage KY Alliance/MEP - LEAN, Value Stream Map, 5s* 200 Employee Blow mold bottle production - Process Improvement.• 170 Employee Tier I and II Supplier of OEM Stamped Steel Automotive parts - Metalsa, MAGNA, Various - Plant Oversight.• 3PL start-up servicing Tier I and II Automotive - Warehousing, Value Add, Contract Employee Support, and Transportation - VP… Show more Led plants to multiple tens of millions in EBITDA by empowering the most important people - Operators.Advantage KY Alliance/MEP - LEAN, Value Stream Map, 5s* 200 Employee Blow mold bottle production - Process Improvement.• 170 Employee Tier I and II Supplier of OEM Stamped Steel Automotive parts - Metalsa, MAGNA, Various - Plant Oversight.• 3PL start-up servicing Tier I and II Automotive - Warehousing, Value Add, Contract Employee Support, and Transportation - VP Operations.• Two Location (US/Canada) Design/Engineer/Manufacture – New model multi-tool program launch of Robotic Production Aides for the OEM automotive - GM, Toyota, FORD, and Nissan. Added Subaru, Honda, Kia, BMW. Corporate P&L/BS, Sales, & Manufacturing - EVP. Show less

Hopkinsville

700 Employee Automotive Frames

42101

140 Employees in 2011 grew to 450, now 700.General Management - Automotive Manufacturing - Forged Aluminum Automotive Suspension Parts Direct Accountability: Sales, General Affairs, HR, EHS, and KaizenExecutive Accountability: Manufacturing and Budget

Owensboro, Kentucky Area

7/07 - 12/08 COO 500 employees Led $9mm Capital Expansion Construction Project, Renovation of Custom Application Services, Install & enforce weekly key performance indicators and team meetings, Install & enforce point of sale invoicing, Re-align general ledger sales and expense assignments, Driving company-wide budgeting 230mm Sales/36mm Operating and Payroll Expenses, Leading 3mm Capital Asset budget, Software evaluation & implementation, Install & Design Inventory Management… Show more 7/07 - 12/08 COO 500 employees Led $9mm Capital Expansion Construction Project, Renovation of Custom Application Services, Install & enforce weekly key performance indicators and team meetings, Install & enforce point of sale invoicing, Re-align general ledger sales and expense assignments, Driving company-wide budgeting 230mm Sales/36mm Operating and Payroll Expenses, Leading 3mm Capital Asset budget, Software evaluation & implementation, Install & Design Inventory Management techniques to reduce shrinkage by 50% = 200k. Facility/Equipment Expense Management reduced by 10% = 300k. Overtime Management – Off-Season reduction of 50% = 150k. Part-time/Seasonal employee reduction of 50% = 200k. Seasonalized location(s) = 100k. Consolidation of roles at locations = 100k. Wage/Salary reduction ’07 vs. ‘08 = 600k+. Health /Safety/Environmental accountability, Renovation of Logistics effort to increase efficiencies = 500K. Show less

10/04 – Director, People (HR) 500 employees - 5 direct reportsAccountable for corporate re-structuring to replace traditional General Manager environment with a Leadership Council in functional roles around the President. Charged to “get the right people on the bus and in the right seats”.Championing the implementation of a collaborative team culture by designing and driving the HR infrastructure, pivotal norms, interdependence, transparency, systems approach, & nomenclature.… Show more 10/04 – Director, People (HR) 500 employees - 5 direct reportsAccountable for corporate re-structuring to replace traditional General Manager environment with a Leadership Council in functional roles around the President. Charged to “get the right people on the bus and in the right seats”.Championing the implementation of a collaborative team culture by designing and driving the HR infrastructure, pivotal norms, interdependence, transparency, systems approach, & nomenclature. Eliminated two layers of middle management and aligned all employees to company vision and objectives. Increasing collaboration, interdependence and KPI based business decisions leading to more efficient operations within all companies. Show less

Continental Tire (60,000 employees world-wide)7/04 – 10/04 Warehouse Turnaround Manager (Mayfield, Ky. / Mt. Vernon, Ill. / San Louis Potosi, MX.)Re-organization of Original Equipment Plant Warehouses in three locations to include: Staff alignment, Inventory Integrity, Manufacturing Customer / Supply Relationship, Original Equipment Advocacy, & Continuous Improvement Metrics.• 175 Reports (24 Direct) - 24 / 7 Operation• 2M Unit ResponsibilityOEM customers well satisfied with… Show more Continental Tire (60,000 employees world-wide)7/04 – 10/04 Warehouse Turnaround Manager (Mayfield, Ky. / Mt. Vernon, Ill. / San Louis Potosi, MX.)Re-organization of Original Equipment Plant Warehouses in three locations to include: Staff alignment, Inventory Integrity, Manufacturing Customer / Supply Relationship, Original Equipment Advocacy, & Continuous Improvement Metrics.• 175 Reports (24 Direct) - 24 / 7 Operation• 2M Unit ResponsibilityOEM customers well satisfied with speedy and effective turnarounds. Eliminated 8 weeks of air-freighting in four business days. Show less

Newly created position managing all plant wide process optimization projects and surveying cultural development needs so as to create value while leading change among decision makers. Dotted line to and working with Plant Manager on the Cultural direction of the facility. Designing Change and managing effects.• Leading / Managing -Department Manager Development, Production Supervisor Mentoring, Tire Builder Mentoring Process, New Hire Socialization Process, Six Sigma Green Belt… Show more Newly created position managing all plant wide process optimization projects and surveying cultural development needs so as to create value while leading change among decision makers. Dotted line to and working with Plant Manager on the Cultural direction of the facility. Designing Change and managing effects.• Leading / Managing -Department Manager Development, Production Supervisor Mentoring, Tire Builder Mentoring Process, New Hire Socialization Process, Six Sigma Green Belt Projects, Annual Mandatory Training, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Company specific Quality System Turnaround-Ford Q1, Supervisor Development, Cultural Reformation-instilling “sense of urgency”. • Company First Computer Based Learning System being developed for the Corporation – being rolled out to all North American facilities and under scrutiny to go global within company. Show less

1/01 – 7/02 Plant Human Resources Manager (Bryan, OH. 375 employees) • Managing / Directing – Staff of five. HR Budget, Worker’s Compensation, Plant Safety & Environmental, Occupational Medical Care, Plant Nurse, Medical Benefits, Security Contractors, Staffing – Pre / New / Post Hire Processes, Training, Security, Employee Relations, Organizational Development –Key Management / Department Managers / Supervisors / Administrative, AAP, MOSAIC Diversity, Contract Negotiator, Legal Liaison… Show more 1/01 – 7/02 Plant Human Resources Manager (Bryan, OH. 375 employees) • Managing / Directing – Staff of five. HR Budget, Worker’s Compensation, Plant Safety & Environmental, Occupational Medical Care, Plant Nurse, Medical Benefits, Security Contractors, Staffing – Pre / New / Post Hire Processes, Training, Security, Employee Relations, Organizational Development –Key Management / Department Managers / Supervisors / Administrative, AAP, MOSAIC Diversity, Contract Negotiator, Legal Liaison, “Signature Card” Counter Campaign, Corporate Recruiting, Head Count Reductions, Manpower, State Unemployment, Plant Disciplinarian, Plant Policies / Procedures, Labor Relations – Grievance Process / Arbitrations / EEOC Positions, Public Liaison Show less

1,000 Employees• Compensation & Benefits, Personnel Star Point Training, Worker’s Compensation, Unemployment benefits, Compensation, Organizational Development, Union Avoidance Strategy, Affirmative Action, Employee Relations, Payroll Process, Work Instructions, Manpower Budget, Recruit & Interview Professionals, Job Descriptions, Employee Handbook, Incumbent Evaluation, HAY Evaluations, Liability Prevention, Policies/Procedures, Organizational Charts

B.S., Management / Human Resources

M.S.M., Leadership/Management