Results-driven Manufacturing Operations and Analysis Professional eager to offer cross-functional leadership, management, and communications talents toward supporting an employer in achieving key performance objectives.  Particularly astute at collaborating with internal organizations, ensuring the highest level of quality service and satisfaction as well as building and retaining associate retention through strategic plans.

Strategic/Feasibility Plans • Leadership Principles • Tactical Manufacturing Management • Performance Appraisals

Financial Management • Efficiency Strategies • Proactive Problem Solving • Safety/Labor Relations

Data Gathering and Analysis • Time Management Effectiveness • Planning/Coordination

Human Capital Management • High Level Analyses

         Strong analytical background with the ability to work independently on multiple projects with specialized experience in project oversight, information management, operational efficiency practices, conflict management and effective communication techniques, research and data analysis, strategic planning, organization development and change management.

         Numerous years of experience in manufacturing, product design, plant engineering, project management, supervision, and business unit management.

         Possess strong organizational and analytical skills and highly adaptable in quickly changing business environments.

         Skilled at managing multiple projects and leading teams in cross-functional, concerted efforts.

         Knowledgeable in numerous facets of management with a focus on high yield results with as minimal risk as possible.

         Technology proficient in numerous platforms and applications.

 

         Strong analytical background with the ability to work independently on multiple projects with specialized experience in operational analysis, strategic planning, financial feasibility assessments, effective customer service methodologies, conflict management and effective communication techniques and research and data analysis.

         Possess extensive knowledge of manufacturing and distribution processes, Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP), Enterprise Order Fulfillment Process (EOFP) and the Deere Production System.

         Manage key relationships, with high level of accuracy and integrity as well as monitor production activity to ensure regulatory compliance and loss mitigation.

         Manage business facets including high level analyses related to departmental budgets and financial analyses.

         Demonstrate dynamic leadership qualities and strong communication skills in successfully steering planning meetings and delivering comprehensive strategies.

         Capable of in-depth research and data analysis with the purpose of improving customer edification and comprehension of different products and services.

         Proven ability to adapt strong process knowledge and technical skills to diverse organization needs. 

 

 

 

 

         Hold Three US Patents: Patent -  April 10, 1990 no. 4,914,900, Differential quill adjustment tool for mechanical front wheel drive axle assembly / Patent - April 10, 1990 no. 4,914,807, Invented apparatus for adjusting backlash on a limited slip differential for a mechanical front wheel drive axle / Patent - April 18, 1989 no. 4,821,395, Method apparatus and procedure for adjusting backlash between bevel gears and pinions of a limited slip differential for a mechanical front wheel drive axle.

         Successfully managed safety, quality, cost and delivery activities for the 8000 Series Tractors Business Unit.  Reduced operating cost by 20% and improved customer satisfaction by 10%.

         Redeveloped drive train assembly operations and implemented a global platform new product program.

         Successfully implemented a secure exchange of product data through Deere and supplier fire walls in a secure manner.

 

Adjunct Professor

 

Consultant

 

Manager, Factory Master Plan

 

Business Unit Manager 8000 Series Tractor

 

Superintendant, Drive Train Assembly

 

General Supervisor, Drive Axle Assembly

 

Project Manager, Supplier Comm

 

         Masters of Industrial Technology, University of Northern Iowa (Cedar Falls)

         Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering, Southern University (Baton Rouge)

 

         Local Society of Manufacturing Engineers - Past Chair

         John Deere Supervisor Club C Member

         Antioch Baptist Church Trustee Board C Past Chair

         Boys and Girls Club Committee C Board Member

         Knights of Pythias CPast Chair

         City View Neighborhood Association, President

         Highway 63 Community Development Board C Chairman