Dedicated Management Professional eager to contribute Lean manufacturing,

operations, and project management talents toward supporting a dynamic company in

optimizing bottom-line performance.

 

 

         Focused and hard-working professional with significant strengths in project planning/scheduling, cost control, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, consulting, and continuous improvement.   

         Highly skilled at developing and executing procedures, processes, and methodologies to optimize production output and capture measurable cost savings.

         Proficiency in quality control, facility management, program/project leadership, staffing, budgeting, and forecasting.

         Harness enthusiasm and energy to motivate teams, resolve conflicts, elevate morale, and steer personnel to achieve productivity excellence.

         Reputation for superior initiative, hands-on management style, establishing a cooperative climate across multiple departments, and identifying opportunities which will result in long-term benefits for the employer.

         Unwavering commitment to ensuring and balancing safety and quality compliance; enforce adherence to OSHA criteria and conduct frequent safety meetings to maximize awareness and engagement.

         Able to precisely define goals, uncover challenges, propose modifications, and drive solution implementation to achieve measurable and immediate process improvements.

 

 

Perdue Farms, Inc., 2005 to Present

Executive Director of Continuous Improvement, Corporate Headquarters, 2007 to Present

         Pioneered Continuous Improvement vision, mission and strategies for $5B company, exhibiting a strong focus on defining and implementing best practices, leveraging Lean methods, re-engineering inadequate processes, and introducing training in Lean and Six Sigma principles.

         Steer in-depth analysis of existing business processes to identify and capitalize on performance improvement opportunities.

         Proactively hired, trained, and manage Continuous Improvement teams at each location.

         Assess and identify training needs for each facility and coordinate implementation.  

 

Plant Manager, Monterey, TN, 2005 to 2007

         Spearheaded full-scope operations of Sliced Meats start-up/expansion facility employing 2,000 personnel, expertly devising long-term strategic and continuous improvement plans.

         Enforced workplace safety compliance and conformance to strict quality control criteria.

         Played a major role in interpreting and ensuring adherence to human resources polices and procedures, optimizing cost control, ensuring adequate staffing, and maximizing profit levels.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Synergetics Installations Worldwide / USC Consulting Group, 2002 to 2005

Sr. Project Manager / Consultant

         Contributed extensive strategic, leadership, analytical and project management expertise toward assisting clients in broad-based industries to achieve process improvements at division, department, and individual levels.

         Demonstrated proficiency in change management, process re-engineering, transition planning,  performance management, and communications.

         Formulated, monitored and administered comprehensive project schedules and budgets.

         Planned, devised and instituted onsite financial and operations systems to maximize sustainability, competitive positioning, productivity, and cost control.

 

Medi-Dyn Inc., 2001 to 2002

Operations Manager

         Adeptly navigated hospital support management activities encompassing operations leadership, scheduling, financial/cost analysis, quality, and team-building.

         Developed and/or revised job descriptions, communicated productivity and quality standards, and effectively assisted employees in adapting to new conditions and expectations.

         Swiftly responded to concerns of key personnel and reliably followed up to expedite issue resolution.

         Orchestrated formal safety training and OSHA education to ensure government compliance and optimize employee well-being.

 

Prior background includes service with the United States Marine Corps, 1995 to 1999.

 

 

MBA, Business Management, Duke University (Fuqua School of Business), 2001

 

B.S., Business Management, University of Central Florida, 1995

 

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, Six Sigma Academy, Baltimore, MD

 

 

Lean Manufacturing                                                       Continuous Flow and Plant Layout

Pull Systems                                                                 Yield Management / Loss Point Analysis

Value Added Analysis                                                   Line Balancing, Heijunka & Poka Yoke

Mapping the Value Stream                                             Lean Procurement and Supply Chain

The 5S Methodology                                                    Workflow, Cell Design & Takt Time

Culture and Change Management                                   Process Capability & Sustaining Results

Statistical Process Control                                             Machine Rightsizing & Changeover Reduction

Lean Performance Measurements                                   Flexible Workforce & Lean Skills Development

Demand Management (Master Scheduling)                     Detail Planning, Daily/Weekly Schedules