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Qualifications and Key Achievements Proactive and proven leader with 24 years of manufacturing, production management experience in a high volume dynamic environment with TAC Manufacturing. Highly trained in TPS with a deep understanding of the development and implementation of ergonomic production layouts that optimize process flows and eliminate non-value added activities. Demonstrated team builder and leader of over 80 employees, section/team work performance objectives, resource optimization and strict adherence to all OSHA industry health and safety, environmental, and compliance guidelines. Strong and self-motivated contributor with exceptional communication, organizational, problem solving, and time management skills. Work well under pressure and deliver results under aggressive timelines. * Achieved $2+ million in cost reductions implementing a repair process for wood products. * Saved $1 million in annual costs by reducing staff and inventory, adding automation, eliminating outsourcing and downtime, and improving process flow. * Improved ergonomic processes and associate knowledge of processes by creating a rotational schedule system for workstations. * Championed 50% reduction in steering wheel processing costs through inventory reduction and strategic negotiations to lower material costs. * Completed multiple training programs in Japan on Toyota Production Systems (TPS), Kaizen methods, and Toyota Basic Problem Solving. Excel in mediation, troubleshooting, wood kiln operation, and problem solving using root cause analyses methods including Five Why, Fishbone, and others. * Direct contributor to TAC Manufacturing's achievement of the Lexus Superior Launch Award for steering wheel as Section Manager, Wood Wheel Department. Critical Competencies * TPS / Kaizen * 5S * Employee Management * Leadership/Shift Quality * Root Cause Analysis * Injection Molding * Kanban * Material/HR Planning * Quality Control/Audits * 5 Why Problem Solving * Performance Standards * Lean Manufacturing * Compliance/Safety * Continuous Improvements * Failure Mode and Effects
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