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objective

production and lean manufacturing specialist eager to contribute technical expertise as well as dynamic project management, continuous improvement, industrial engineering, leadership and client relation skills toward supporting operations of a progressive organization.

career profile

ø  upcoming b.s., industrial technology.

ø  over 14 years of highly successful production background.

ø  expertise in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, material flow and labor planning.

ø  adept in overseeing and directing effective production lines.

ø  skilled in strategic planning, budgeting and warehouse re-design.

ø  knowledgeable in effective direction of production managers in toyota production system.

ø  proven ability to plan, schedule and oversee task prioritization.

ø  focus on design and process improvement.

ø  control costing and budgeting.

ø  excellent team leader and supervisor.

ø  proficient in developing/maintaining excellent supplier relations and expanding revenues.

ø  coordinator of effective inter-departmental efforts.

ø  proficient in ms office suite, visio, autocad and as 400.

ø  extensive professional training and development.

professional experience

asmo-gnc                                                                                                                               1997 - present

industrial engineering manager (2001-present)                                                                                              

       promoted to direct all continuous improvement activities for production and related departments.

       manage development of material/information flow for existing and incoming processes.

       originate annual productivity and manpower planning for production departments to achieve company targets and objectives.

       successfully rolled-out first hejunka -based kanban system in asmo north america slashing lead-time 16%.

       spearhead improvement projects with capital budgets up to $200,000+.

       establish positive relationships with local/domestic suppliers leading to successful project completions.

       author yearly departmental budgets.

       research and design investment and roi initiatives for multiple improvement projects.

       launched innovative centralized measurable data system to capture/verify key production data reducing labor hour variance 10%.

       orchestrated lean manufacturing training for suppliers producing 4% cost reduction.

       drove in-depth motion analysis and line balance project for manual assembly line to eliminate wasted motion and generate space efficiency.

       above produced seven-person manpower reduction, 450 square meter space reduction and 17% inventory saving.

       re-structured shipping/receiving for 26% capacity increase without building expansion.

       designed and implemented small lot logistics system between component parts storage and assembly line reducing manpower needs.

       effectively standardized annual manpower/labor standard planning to attain profit goals and yearly improvement plan.

       outstanding track record for completing projects within budget and exceeding expectations.

       champion positive relationships between co-workers and management personnel.

       facilitate lean manufacturing concept training for associates and suppliers.

       monitor and manage current conditions and improvement strategies

       have gained expertise in toyota production system, 5s and tpm.

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assistant manager parts production (1998-2001)

       advanced to supervise team leaders in multiple production departments.

       managed implementation of upgraded processes.

       performed daily follow-up of abnormal conditions.

       originated departmental budgets and manpower planning.

 

team leader, machining, arm and blade assembly (1997-1998)

       recruited to direct 30 production associates in assembly of wiper system-related products.

       oversaw daily production, tracking, overtime scheduling, training and annual evaluations.

 

 

earlier background

prior to 1997, served as cnc machine operator, greenville operations, metaldyne; supervisor, hatteras hammocks; temporary associate packaging (burroughs welcome) for manpower; and u.s. army nuclear, biological and chemical specialist.  in these assignments, built outstanding operations, supervisory, production and problem-solving skill sets.

 

 

education

east carolina university

bachelor of science, industrial technology, expected graduation date

 

pitt community college

associates degree, pre-liberal arts, 1996

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                                    0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

(xxx-xxx-xxxx

abc@xyz.com

 

cover letter text

 

date

 

 

 

hiring agent name

title

company name

address

city, state   zip code

 

dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a production/lean manufacturing management capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include an upcoming b.s., industrial technology, and over 14 years of progressively responsible production management experience.  to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in production planning, continuous improvement, budgeting, task prioritization, material flow, labor planning and use of advanced production methodologies,  as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

bryan w. herring

 

 

 

 

 

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