Ron Drake Email & Phone Number

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Norman, Oklahoma

Responsible for the implementation of lean manufacturing processes by training those who participate in lean events. Take ownership for the effective and timely application of lean tools and principles through the exercise of project management skills. Perform value stream mapping, lead lean projects and facilitate cross-functional teams to apply lean principles and tools as well as KanBan design, set up and implementation for all materials. Responsible for all MODAPTS time studies and implementing Standardized Work for all processes across the plant. 5S Champion for the facility and have a cross functional team of auditors I personally trained to get them to a high level of understanding the 5S concepts. ISO Quality auditor for all platforms of the business in the Johnson Controls plant.

ATC Drivetrain is a worldwide leader in the remanufacturing of manual and automatic transmissions and engines supplying major automotive companies such as Ford, Honda, Chrysler, GM, Subaru and Mitsubishi.Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement SpecialistSuccessfully implement Lean & Continuous Improvement Processes plant wide to include but not limited to; training of production processes, KanBan implementation, parts kitting, inventory flow, inventory control, waste reduction in production process, creation of and training to continually improve standardized work instructions, create control plans, create tool lists, production process flow, define and design material flow through production, quality control and quality audits of processes and overall production process maintenance.Performed quality audits to verify production processes are followed as required by customers and quality department. Performed audits of surface finish measurements, sediment level requirements and other quality control measures for customers including Ford, Honda, Chrysler and others.Developed and implemented KanBan system for engine lines to flow material through cells for manufacturing of engines using BOM. Supermarket and kitting process implementation.Developed inventory control process to eliminate waste of material, cut cost and excess inventory within production processes. Developed and implemented inventory replenishment system to maintain acceptable level of parts for production processes. Created standardized work instructions and control plans for production processes.

Circor Energy Products is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing and supply of on/off, control and safety valve solutions for all phases of the energy industry. Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Champion.Successfully implemented Continuous Improvement Processes plant wide to include but not limited to; Production Cell Reduction, Machining, Material Movement, Shipping/Receiving and Customer Service. Demonstrated leadership through multiple Continuous Improvement activities on production floor ranging from KanBan implementation, leading Kaizen events, introducing Just In Time (JIT), 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving, Cycle Time reduction and material flow. Responsible for training personnel for quality audits, inventory control counts, line and load leveling as well as material leveling within production cells. Successfully drove cost reductions through improved inventory control and scrap reduction initiatives.Developed KanBan system for materials in KF division with immediate inventory savings of $32K and annual cost savings of $67K. Implemented 2-bin KanBan parts flow supermarket system for new KF Model Line production, allowing for immediate pulling of all soft and hard goods line side to place on orders for lean flow to assembly. This action resulted in a significant reduction of overall manhours for the production lines.Implemented inventory reduction KanBan cards for internal supplier for KF, Mallard and Hydroseal divisions. Reduced floor stock inventory levels and provided cost savings of approximately $54K for materials and annual inventory management. Implemented material parts flow system for KF division for Just In Time (JIT) delivery and one piece flow implementation. Reduced cycle times for all KF production lines with Lean process improvements, Kaizen events and Kaizen burst activities. Resulted in 35% production increase.

Autocraft Industries is a worldwide leader in the remanufacturing of transmissions and ebgines supplying major automotive companies such as Ford, Honda, Chrysler, Mitsubishi and Subaru. Continuous Improvement Project Manager.Project Manager with focus in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and 5S+1 program. Championed relocation and integration of facility consisting of 6 individual production lines. Successfully led efforts of relocation through effective management of production line flow, placement of equipment, process design & implementation, inventory control and KanBan, 5S+1 and JIT concepts. Responsible for coordination of outside contractors and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) certification. Post successful line relocation and integration, directed activities across all production areas within two facilities to enhance production efforts and implement CI/Lean processes. Responsible for training of personnel for line and quality audits, production processes, documentation of 5S processes, creation of Visual Management Systems and material scheduling to achieve plant efficiency goals. Managed consolidation of CRS to Oklahoma City with several direct reports including supervisors, production leads, engineers and production personnel.Developed 5S+1 program increasing internal audit average from 2.9 to 3.5 out of possible 4.0 in 9 months with several direct reports including supervisors, leads and production personnel. Trained more than 450 production personnel and management for 5S+1 and Lean programs.KanBan Specialist in design, set up and implementation of 2 bin KanBan systems for material flow and inventory control. Assisted in the design and development of tooling for production processes.Production and process quality analyst. Provided detailed auditing of process documentation, surface finish, sediment levels, process flow and material flow through cellular production.