Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
I am a dynamic and results driven Operations Leader with focus on a LEAN and Continuous Improvement Culture. Drive for success through servant leadership that creates a team driven culture of continuous improvement. The implementation of LEAN tools is executed by shop floor personnel to create sustainability of improvement and a multiplier to build a LEAN system.
- Leading Operations for the James and James furniture company - Startup of new state of the art production facility - Introduction of Lean Manufacturing principles to manage aggressive growth
In my role, I provided strategic leadership for operations across three facilities in North America, aiming to establish a world-class operation. I implemented the AWIP Production System, inspired by Toyota principles, to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. My focus on team development through mentoring and servant leadership has been pivotal in achieving operational excellence.
• Lead operations across three manufacturing facilities in North America, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. • Deploy and standardize LEAN systems to enhance operational KPIs and drive world-class performance. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
At All Weather Insulated Panels, I spearheaded plant operations, focusing on safety and continuous improvement. By fostering a culture of teamwork and implementing LEAN methodologies, we achieved remarkable results, including a year without accidents and significant reductions in scrap and warranty claims. My role involved mentoring team members and introducing strategic concepts like Hoshin Kanri and A3 to enhance operational efficiency.
Production Manager in Firestone Building products business unit. Provide leadership for Department Managers, Supervisors and Production Employees while executing the transformational strategy. Implementation of LEAN system.
• Led operations across multiple facilities in the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, leading approximately 1,000 employees. • Developed and deployed strategic initiatives using the Hoshin Kanri Process to enhance operational efficiency. • Implemented Factory 4.0 concepts and digital initiatives, fostering a culture of Six Sigma and LEAN principles.
Manage operations for three facilities in North America
I manage the daily and strategic operations of a manufacturing facility. My key focus is the development and improvement of people and processes. In our plant we strive for operational excellence and a Lean culture to build the best product that is available on the market.
Corporate student for Mechanical Engineering in dual studies program. Half of the time went to engineering school, half of the time worked for company in different departments. - Advanced Manufacturing Technologies department - Germany - Testing department - Germany - Operations in plant in Birmingham - England