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Management Executive

Multi-Site Operations ~ Strategic Planning ~ ~ Staffing ~ Team-Building & Leadership

Lean Methods ~ Project Management ~ Budget / Financial Administration ~ Quality Improvements

         Offering solid multi-site operations leadership including business case development, new business development, lean production methods, project management, and driving quality improvements.

         Extremely well-versed in business financials, Six Sigma problem solving and analysis, Kaizen, and lean methodologies including Set-up Reduction, TPM, 5S, Kanban, Single Piece Flow, Error Proofing, and Standardized Work.

         Considerable strengths in team-building, staff leadership and development, revitalizing the workplace climate, and interfacing with personnel from all cultural backgrounds.

         Highly-skilled at defining and implementing business and production processes to maximize product quality, cost containment, revenue growth and profitability.

         Proficiently assessed and revamped processes to heighten supplier quality performance improvement by 9% at AGCO s Minnesota plant.

         Identified significant savings by reducing staff by 20% at AGCO s North Dakota paint department.

         Raised aftermarket performance by 19% through transparent planning and communication processes at AGCO s Minnesota location.

         Aligned and mobilized cross-functional teams at Eaton Corporation (ETN) which played a paramount role in plant capturing $5.7M in cost savings at Nebraska plant.

         Efficiently managed furloughs, gross utilization, OEE and $1.3M inventory to meet plant profit plan for ETN s North Carolina facility despite 50% reduction in market demand.

         Successfully orchestrated project which generated $600K in additional revenues for ETN s Iowa plant.

         Elevated productivity by 28% and reduced scrap by 15% at ETN s Iowa plant through implementing commodity meetings, Kaizen events and Standard Work Audits.

AGCO Corporation (AGCO), Jackson, MN; Wahpeton, ND 2013 to Present

Senior Project Manager / Supplier Quality Program Manager (2015 to Present)

         Apply substantial leadership background toward directing new business projects, supplier quality, ISO conformance, and operational quality.

         Direct staff in fostering, nurturing and maintaining cooperative relationships with 570+ suppliers spanning US, Canada, Europe and Asia.

         Facilitate, supervise, document and track PPAP, ISIR, technical reviews, and readiness reviews.

         Employ Kaizen approach and lean processes to advance quality levels and productivity growth.

Director of Manufacturing Primary Tillage / Seeding (2014 to 2015)

         Managed fabrication, weld, paint, and assembly operations involving 170+ people in a joint venture across two manufacturing locations (Wahpeton, ND and Wishek, ND).

         Navigated efficient deployment of AGCO Production System including lean tools at both locations.

         Analyzed and determined staffing levels, capital needs, and organizational structure to meet specific goals.

         Strategically reorganized and revitalized plant layout and configuration to result in 5k sq. ft. greater space.

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Materials Planning Manager Tractors / Application (2013 to 2014)

         Decisively defined strategy and direction for materials team to meet or surpass business expectations.

         Commanded internal and external supply chain resources, materials scheduling, logistics management and inventory control.

         Instituted Manufacturing Planner roles and created process to use MRP to enhance product flow.

         Assigned Materials Planning Manager with full total responsibility of materials in manufacturing departments.

         Slashed internal manufacturing shortages by 31% through implementation of priority report and planning.

Eaton Corporation, Kearney, NE; Kings Mountain, NC; Shenandoah, IA 2001 to 2013

Product Line Manager Automotive (2010 to 2013)

         Spearheaded budget, lean methods, quality control, safety, fiscal performance and staffing in a high-volume fast-paced environment processing 300,000 pieces daily and producing $145M annually.

         Influenced 2% increase in productivity and motivated 170+ personnel to exhibit performance excellence.

         Coordinated deployment of Eaton Business System to streamline business functions throughout maintenance, forging, heat treat, roughing and finishing operations.

         Resourcefully reorganized front line leaders and staffing structure to boost staff engagement by 10%.

Product Line Manager Truck (2008 to 2010)

         Led operations, maintenance, facilities, and projects for division producing $200M in sales.

         Provided direct leadership to 80+ employees while administering $10M annual budget.

         Governed activities within maintenance and facilities departments for 365k sq. ft. facility.

         Seamlessly transitioned four product lines from Greenfield, IN to Kings Mountain, NC within timeline and budget.

         Project-managed Grey Iron rationalization project that reduced gross capital by $19M and freed up 41k sq. ft.at the Kings Mountain plant.

Business Team Leader Truck (2006 to 2008)

         Headed daily operations within eight gear departments comprised of 150+ employees including six supervisors, four engineers and five lead operators.

         Cost-effectively controlled $10M+ department budget and drew upon skills in employee engagement to bolster production by 17%.

         Championed lean manufacturing practices and Kaizen events which resulted in a nine-mile reduction in walking distance and 15% greater throughput.

Product Supervisor Truck (2003 to 2006)

         Managed 50+ employees in both assembly and manufacturing departments with a constant emphasis on workplace safety, quality control, and optimum productivity.

         Process owner of Black Belt project encompassing cost-out, flow chart, process map and FMEA.

         Handpicked to fill in as needed for team of five supervisors who were accountable for 150+ business partners.

         Steered implementation of $8M manufacturing cell including tooling, run-off specifications, layouts and gauging.

Production & Lead Operator Truck (2001 to 2003)

• Leveraged lean tools and approaches to improve manufacturing processes and achieve 113% production efficiency within gear manufacturing departments.
• Trained, educated and assisted operators in performing changeovers of multiple pieces of equipment.

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ:

Master of Business Administration B.S., Business Administration

Professional Development:

Certified EBE (Malcolm Baldridge) Examiner ● Crisis Media Training ● Member, Diversity and Inclusion Council

ISO 9001:215 Lead Auditor Training

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a senior-level management capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you an outstanding background in manufacturing management, significant experience in directing operations at multiple facilities concurrently, and well-developed expertise in Sig Sigma, lean production, P&L accountability and team leadership. I constantly strive to capitalize on cutting-edge technologies to propel company growth, productivity and competitive positioning, and am highly regarded for my tenacious work ethic. My extensive experience in constantly aiming to surpass quality targets will prove to be an immediate asset to your company. To complement these qualifications, I offer an excellent blend of scheduling, planning, and forecasting skills which are vital in senior management.

As an influential addition to your senior leadership team, you will find that I am remarkably positioned to guide (INSERT NAME OF COMPANY) in not only attaining, but exceeding its goals. I am eager to discuss how my qualifications uniquely match your current and future needs, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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