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Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States

Monroe Nc

Operational leader originally responsible for factory operations, and later in a leadership role focusing on engineering and project management supporting the double-digit growth of the organization.• Planned, led, and implemented capital projects totaling $2.1M across the adhesives’ product line tripling the capacity of the facility.• Led project to diversify our pigmented products production capability from 13 to 32 standard products across 3 different product lines, while utilizing… Show more Operational leader originally responsible for factory operations, and later in a leadership role focusing on engineering and project management supporting the double-digit growth of the organization.• Planned, led, and implemented capital projects totaling $2.1M across the adhesives’ product line tripling the capacity of the facility.• Led project to diversify our pigmented products production capability from 13 to 32 standard products across 3 different product lines, while utilizing common manufacturing equipment.• Improved productivity by over 100% in a year and a half and laid the groundwork for additional realized productivity improvements.• Performed manufacturing GAP analysis, made recommendations (some executed) and capital expenditure plans ensuring going forward facility would have redundant capabilities.• Leader in the facilities’ Regulatory compliance both state and EPA.• US representative to the corporate Sustainability Committee. Show less

Charlotte Metro

Business Leader specializing in Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain transitions. Customer Base includes Fluor, Duke Energy, Livingston & Haven, Faiveley Transport, Special Metals and Wabtec. Duties include:• WABTEC – Consultant brought in to assist in the closure of Greenville SC manufacturing facility.o Performed tooling audits both internally as well as at suppliers as part of changes and asset valuation.o Led project on ship side to move 2 assembly lines from SC facility to… Show more Business Leader specializing in Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain transitions. Customer Base includes Fluor, Duke Energy, Livingston & Haven, Faiveley Transport, Special Metals and Wabtec. Duties include:• WABTEC – Consultant brought in to assist in the closure of Greenville SC manufacturing facility.o Performed tooling audits both internally as well as at suppliers as part of changes and asset valuation.o Led project on ship side to move 2 assembly lines from SC facility to Plattsburgh NY facility.o Analyzed raw material usage and led project to dispose of obsolete raw materials.• SPECIAL METALS - Operational leader brought in to help transition out old management staff and integrate new management staff into the operation.o Reduced WIP by 30% by completing all partially completed reels on the shop floor.o Analyzed demand, made recommendation to move shop from a 24/7 operation to a 24/5 operation. Recommendation was accepted and staff was reduced and reassigned.o Analyzed inventory and recommended the termination on partial spool program. De-spooled and sold partial spool inventory to corporation’s scrap division.• FAIVELEY TRANSPORT NA – Operational leader brought in to assist in ownership transition from Ellcon National to Faiveley Transport NA. Hired to fulltime role as Director of Supply Chain and Operations once transition was complete.• DUKE ENERGY- Developed and implemented remote site procurement processes for power plant routine outage maintenance program. • FLUOR - Managed remote supply chain operations during the major refurbishment of 13 Duke Energy Coal Burning facilities. Show less

Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States

Business leader responsible for all aspects of a start-up precast manufacturing facility including Manufacturing, Accounting, HR, P&L, and Supply Chain.• Obtained plant specific NPCA certification.• Added to SCDOT Qualified Supplier list for MSE and Sound Wall, Box Culvert, & Arch Culvert• Implemented Accounting, Purchasing, and Production modules of TITAN ERP software.• Implemented Safety program with KPI’s and reached 1 year milestone of No Lost Time Injuries.• Introduced… Show more Business leader responsible for all aspects of a start-up precast manufacturing facility including Manufacturing, Accounting, HR, P&L, and Supply Chain.• Obtained plant specific NPCA certification.• Added to SCDOT Qualified Supplier list for MSE and Sound Wall, Box Culvert, & Arch Culvert• Implemented Accounting, Purchasing, and Production modules of TITAN ERP software.• Implemented Safety program with KPI’s and reached 1 year milestone of No Lost Time Injuries.• Introduced Box Culvert, Gravity Wall, Median Barrier, and Solar Ballast products to the facility.• Budgeted and Led Capital Expansion projects, including new storage yard, new roll up doors, new fork lift and crane purchases, and office improvements.• Hired staffing for Manufacturing, Scheduling, Dispatch, Sales, and Engineering functions.• Developed local KPI’s for Safety, Revenue, Efficiency, Attendance, and Order fulfillment.• Reason for leaving: Plant consolidation – Laid off with severance. Show less

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States

Operational leader responsible for all aspects of steel fabrication, production scheduling, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, and facilities management. Production operations include: cutting, forming, welding, sand blasting, painting, assembly, and packaging.• Reduced total cycle time for all products to no more than 3-1/2 shifts, while increasing daily volume by 30%. Process Mapping and Kaizen were major tools used to achieve this milestone• Changed quality culture from… Show more Operational leader responsible for all aspects of steel fabrication, production scheduling, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, and facilities management. Production operations include: cutting, forming, welding, sand blasting, painting, assembly, and packaging.• Reduced total cycle time for all products to no more than 3-1/2 shifts, while increasing daily volume by 30%. Process Mapping and Kaizen were major tools used to achieve this milestone• Changed quality culture from “make it work” to “make it right”.• Established KPI’s as part of internal quality reporting system.• Implemented employee appraisal program that included both quantitative and qualitative measures.• Planned and implemented a new second shift operation in order to accommodate growth and customer demand.• Spec’d, sourced and purchased new laser, CNC tube bender, and tube inspection equipment.• Designed standard work instruction (traveler) format for all Fab Fours’ products. Show less

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Operational director responsible for plant metal fabrication, machining, and assembly operations, manufacturing engineering, procurement and scheduling, inventory management, shipping, and receiving. Production operations include: cutting, forming, welding, machining, assembly, testing, and packaging:• New facility layout designed to optimize space utilization and material flow throughout the facility.• Doubled output per square foot in the facility by using lean techniques that… Show more Operational director responsible for plant metal fabrication, machining, and assembly operations, manufacturing engineering, procurement and scheduling, inventory management, shipping, and receiving. Production operations include: cutting, forming, welding, machining, assembly, testing, and packaging:• New facility layout designed to optimize space utilization and material flow throughout the facility.• Doubled output per square foot in the facility by using lean techniques that improved plant efficiency to 90%.• Evaluated staff, raised expectations, made the tough decisions to put people in the right positions.• Performed equipment utilization analysis, and made decisions relevant to outsourcing, core competencies, and cost effectiveness for each product line.• Improved inventory accuracy to an independently audited 98% through an effective cycle count program and operational transaction training.• Achieved with my team 2M hours no lost time. • Number 1 plant in the corporation in achieving inventory expectations. (21 locations worldwide)• Introduced and Implemented Sales & Operations Planning Process to the organization. Show less

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

: Award Winning Executive Manager responsible for corporate quality and process improvement initiatives, inventory optimization, and multi-site lean initiatives. Accomplishments Include:• Managed project that opened a new 10,000sku 50,000sf warehouse including construction, layout, equipment purchase, and relocation from old warehouse. Move was done around the clock starting on a Friday morning with completion on Monday. There was no disruption in product distribution. Payback was less… Show more : Award Winning Executive Manager responsible for corporate quality and process improvement initiatives, inventory optimization, and multi-site lean initiatives. Accomplishments Include:• Managed project that opened a new 10,000sku 50,000sf warehouse including construction, layout, equipment purchase, and relocation from old warehouse. Move was done around the clock starting on a Friday morning with completion on Monday. There was no disruption in product distribution. Payback was less than 20 months.• Led team in the development and implementation of award winning Profitability Index Tool that measures customer management effectiveness and identifies opportunities to foster customer/distributor/supplier win-win relationships.• Developed KPI’s and established daily communication meetings throughout the organization.• Led team that improved corporate freight position from $300K loss in 2007 to breakeven in 2010.• Improved efficiencies through the implementation of a corporate wide multi-facility 5S program. Show less

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Divisional manager responsible for P&L, Operations, Purchasing, Material Planning and Scheduling, Forecasting, Manufacturing engineering, and Inventory Management for this innovator in industrial engine application and distribution. • Used lean techniques to change culture from 1-engine/1-mechanic to mixed model work cells. This was a significant factor in the OEM division’s ability to achieve a bottom line improvement of 100% over a period of 2 years.• Led project to open 20K sq. ft.… Show more Divisional manager responsible for P&L, Operations, Purchasing, Material Planning and Scheduling, Forecasting, Manufacturing engineering, and Inventory Management for this innovator in industrial engine application and distribution. • Used lean techniques to change culture from 1-engine/1-mechanic to mixed model work cells. This was a significant factor in the OEM division’s ability to achieve a bottom line improvement of 100% over a period of 2 years.• Led project to open 20K sq. ft. Manufacturing facility to support high volume OEM product.• Implemented Kanban program with key sheet metal suppliers and 2 largest engine customers.• Led project and implemented a “pull” manufacturing system into the re-manufacturing division using Lean techniques, which resulted in improved customer deliveries, an 18% increase in sales, and a 15% reduction in workforce. This division went from $250K in the red to break even in 1 year. Show less

Mba, Supply Chain

Bs, Industrial Engineering