pkubik1950@gmail.comLean Manufacturing and Synchronous Material Flow Consultant•Operations management professional with focus on quick implementation of lean initiatives in cost, productivity and quality processes and systems.•Certified Green Belt and Black Belt Champion. Expert knowledge in Value Stream Mapping, Theory of Constraints and 8D Analysis. pkubik1950@gmail.com

Lean Manufacturing Consultant. Value stream mapping, theory of constraints, 5s, 8d, six sigma and process improvement specialist. pkubik1950@gmail.com

Helped lead and guide a 2 million square foot truck manufacturing plant as it began its transition from mass to lean manufacturing. Implemented major material flow process and part presentation changes that dramatically improved quality and operator productivity. Won union support for lean implementation in an environment that was formerly opposed to lean concepts. Reduced 3 pl warehousing cost by $5 million. Also, assisted the Navistar supply chain improvement and development team with supplier improvement initiatives. Focused on suppliers that negatively impacted Navistar with supply/cost issues. Assisted suppliers with the creation of an immediate containment and recovery plan.

A senior supply chain manager with extensive experience in the automotive industry. Track record of process improvement, cost reductions and leading performance based dynamic organizations. Six sigma champion with expert level knowledge in all areas of material planning, material control, logistics and operations management, including lean manufacturing principals. Directed material control and logistics in major manufacturing facilities for over 15 years. Team player that can recruit, train, motivate and retain quality professionals. Self-starter with a very high energy level and excellent leadership skills.

Managed over 100 employees focused on supply chain management, including complete inventory control, engineering change control, material procurement, material handling and production control. Cost of sales for this facility was in excess of $600M. Top performer with solid performance metrics spanning the entire period under leadership.Transformed transaxle plant from mass to lean over a three-year periodBroke union opposition to the implementation of lean practices$15 million reduction in production material inventory$5 million reduction in MROJIT deliveries to assembly plants throughout US and Canada$1.5 million savings in overseas shipping costs using redesigned throw away dunnageEliminated production line stoppages with unique critical parts early warning system25% reduction in departmental salaried personnel costs by employing an expert third-party logistics partner and reconfiguring workload Achieved "best transmission launch" for all new Edge vehicle$1 million savings as champion for numerous green and black belt Six Sigma problem solving groups 50% improvement in inventory turns utilizing kanban pull systems and full-service supplier programs

Managed Material Control for a new state-of-the-art V8 engine manufacturing facility. Cost of sales approaching $1Billion. Directed the production control and material handling staffs. Impeccable facility with state-of-the-art machines and processes. Launched all new V8 engine while converting facility from tractor assembly to engine productionEight major new engine launches in 9-year timeframeConverted plant from mass to lean manufacturing; $20 million reduction in plant inventories$11 million reduction in MRO suppliesDeveloped and launched first full-service supplier process for MRO supplies20% reduction in receiving costs with first-of-its-kind single point receivingAwarded "Best Lean Facility" in North America Recognized as a leader in material and inventory control measurables based on corporate scorecard for lean implementation.