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Andrew Becker

Andrew Becker

Manufacturing
Sanford,NC

Summary

Through various promotions during my career, I have had the opportunity to work in multiple diverse industries at many levels – gaining experience from the floor to Director level positions. My current role is Manufacturing Director in the rubber industry. I have excelled in union, non-union and team concept environments. My diverse background has prepared me well to lead manufacturing operations, institute effective sustainable change, and develop and execute strategic plans to improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

I have extensive training and experience in: Operational Excellence, Plant Optimization, TPM, DMAIC, A3 problem solving, CD problem solving, Six Sigma, and other Lean systems. Utilizing the learnings from my experience, has enabled me to build safety, maintenance, engineering, production, and quality programs from inception as well as create, modify, and deliver step change improvement within established programs. A people- and detail-oriented professional, my exceptional oral and written communication skills have ensured effective communication across all social, cultural, and economical levels.

My aggressive love of challenge and accomplishment has caused me to recognize and formulate solutions to potential problems before they reach a crisis stage. I possess the inherent ability to easily acquire knowledge in new and unusual environments. My dedication and self-motivation have always resulted in the establishment of strong working relationships and ensured the highest possible quality of services. I have established a proven track record as a problem solver, change agent, and as a coach/mentor/leader, creating problem-solving teams. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss how my considerable training and experience can be utilized for our mutual future. I can be reached, as indicated above, at your convenience.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Director

Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Fayetteville, NC
01.2020 - Current
  • Responsible for all aspects of Manufacturing in 2.4 million square foot tire manufacturing facility
  • Accountable for Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery
  • Development and execution of site AOP plans as well as P&L
  • Management and execution of manufacturing operations
  • Responsible for Operational Excellence ~2500 associates.

Manufacturing Director

Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Danville, VA
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for all aspects of Manufacturing in 2.4 million square foot tire manufacturing facility
  • Accountable for Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery
  • Development and execution of site AOP plans as well as P&L
  • Management and execution of manufacturing operations
  • Responsible for Operational Excellence ~2200 associates.

Production Manager

Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Fayetteville, NC
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for all aspects of production in 2.4 million square foot tire manufacturing facility
  • Development and execution of site operations AOP plans
  • Management and execution of manufacturing operations
  • Responsible for Operational Excellence (Daily Equipment Care and Workplace Organization)
  • Responsible for Labor budget to P&L.

Engineering Manager

Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Fayetteville, NC
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for all aspects of Engineering and Maintenance in 2.4 million square foot tire manufacturing facility
  • Development of capital plans / Management and execution of capital projects
  • Management of all capital and expense budgets
  • Lead Reliability Excellence Team
  • Accountable for EHS compliance
  • Manage Engineering Budget to P&L
  • Responsible for site Supply Chain Management.

Technical Team Leader (Quality)

Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Fayetteville, NC
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Responsible for all aspects of Quality and Compliance
  • Lead and implement Plant optimization for Department
  • Build team competencies
  • Drive continuous improvement through problem solving
  • Responsible for all aspects Quality and Waste performance within the business center.

Sr. Technology Engineer (Corporate Quality)

Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Akron, OH
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Lead problem solving systems R&D, Engineering, and Quality (RDE&Q) NA Region
  • Process and Equipment industrialization NA region
  • RDE&Q capital budget management NA region
  • Responsible for all aspects Quality and Waste performance throughout NA Region.

Director of Engineering and Maintenance

Kahiki Foods Inc.
Columbus, OH
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Responsible for all aspects of Quality, Engineering and Maintenance in 119,000 sq ft food processing and packaging facility
  • Management and execution of capital projects
  • Management of all capital and expense budgets
  • Implementation of TPM within company.

Principal Engineer-Global Engineering Manager

Veyance Technologies Inc.
Columbus, OH
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Responsible for equipment and process improvements world-wide
  • Development of capital projects
  • Engineering/Development of new equipment globally
  • Responsible for high level reporting of corporate projects and initiatives
  • Provide Engineering/Development support to global locations for internal issues and improvements
  • Manage global service product, process, and equipment Engineers.

Division Engineering/Maintenance Manager

Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Union City, TN
01.2001 - 01.2006
  • Responsible for all aspects of department maintenance (breakdown/planned/predictive/preventative)
  • Responsible for $1.2MM/mo
  • Engineering/maintenance operating budget
  • Manage: 1 planner, 4 engineers, 4 maintenance supervisors, and 138 craftsmen
  • Direct support of plant Six Sigma team and LEAN initiatives
  • QS9000 ISO14001
  • Provide technical assistance to all crafts and engineering both departmentally and plant wide.

Electrical Engineer

Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Union City, TN
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Initial Project Installation, Maintenance Technical Support, Establishment of new Business Center
  • Establishment of all QS9000 ISO14001 procedures for new Business Center
  • "De-Bug" "R&D" state-of-the-art fully automated production equipment.

Instrumentation Technician

Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Union City, TN
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Responsible for calibration and repair of all plant certified devices
  • PLC, controls, drives, and other in-depth electrical maintenance
  • Provide Technical assistance to Electricians and Engineering
  • Technical support for Computer/Data Systems Department.

Electrical Engineer

Borg-Warner Automotive
Blytheville, AR
01.1993 - 01.1997
  • Responsible for all Engineering for Chrysler products
  • Technical Resource for all General Maintenance craft-lines.

Multi-craft Maintenance Technician

The Clorox Company
Dyersburg, TN
01.1992 - 01.1993
  • Responsible for plant-wide maintenance all disciplines
  • High performance team concept environment.

Cryptologic Maintenance Technician

The United States Navy
San Diego, CA
01.1987 - 01.1992
  • Electronic Technician Satellite Communications (Special Intelligence)
  • All permanent duty evaluations 4.0 out of possible 4.0
  • Ranked first in class in all Naval Electronics Schools attended
  • Numerous awards, medals, letters, and commendations including but not limited to: Joint Meritorious Unit Citation, February 1992 Two Letters of Commendation, November and October 1991 Two Sea Service Ribbons, August 1991 and December 1989 National Defense Service Medal, January 1991 Combat Action Ribbon, January 1991 Good Conduct Medal, July 1991 Five Letters of Appreciation, between June 1989 and July 1991 Southwest Asia Service Medal with Bronze Star, April 1991 Battle Efficiency Ribbon, January 1991 Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, December 1989, Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist
  • Top Secret Security Clearance; SBI 880203.

Education

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

The United States Navy

Skills

  • Operational Excellence
  • Plant Optimization
  • TPM
  • DMAIC
  • A3 problem solving
  • CD problem solving
  • Six Sigma
  • Lean systems
  • Safety
  • Quality
  • Cost
  • Delivery
  • Maintenance
  • Engineering
  • Production
  • Problem solving
  • Change agent
  • Coach/mentor/leader
  • Communication skills
  • Acquiring knowledge
  • Problem solving teams
  • EHS compliance
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Quality and Compliance
  • Team competencies
  • Continuous improvement
  • Waste performance
  • R&D
  • Capital budget management
  • Food processing and packaging
  • TPM implementation
  • Equipment and process improvements
  • High level reporting
  • Global service product
  • Process, and equipment Engineers
  • Breakdown/planned/predictive/preventative maintenance
  • Operating budget management
  • LEAN initiatives
  • QS9000 ISO14001 procedures
  • Calibration and repair
  • PLC
  • Controls
  • Drives
  • Electrical maintenance
  • Technical support
  • Cryptologic Maintenance
  • Electronic Technician
  • Satellite Communications
  • Naval Electronics Schools
  • Top Secret Security Clearance
  • Project management abilities
  • Cost-reduction strategies
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Process Improvement
  • Manufacturing Resource Planning MRP
  • Safety audits
  • Six Sigma processes
  • Production Planning
  • Technical knowledge
  • Safety oversight

Enclosures

3-page resume

Timeline

Manufacturing Director

Goodyear Tire and Rubber
01.2020 - Current

Manufacturing Director

Goodyear Tire and Rubber
01.2018 - 01.2020

Production Manager

Goodyear Tire and Rubber
01.2016 - 01.2018

Engineering Manager

Goodyear Tire and Rubber
01.2014 - 01.2016

Technical Team Leader (Quality)

Goodyear Tire and Rubber
01.2013 - 01.2014

Sr. Technology Engineer (Corporate Quality)

Goodyear Tire and Rubber
01.2012 - 01.2013

Director of Engineering and Maintenance

Kahiki Foods Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2012

Principal Engineer-Global Engineering Manager

Veyance Technologies Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2010

Division Engineering/Maintenance Manager

Goodyear Tire and Rubber
01.2001 - 01.2006

Electrical Engineer

Goodyear Tire and Rubber
01.1999 - 01.2001

Instrumentation Technician

Goodyear Tire and Rubber
01.1997 - 01.1999

Electrical Engineer

Borg-Warner Automotive
01.1993 - 01.1997

Multi-craft Maintenance Technician

The Clorox Company
01.1992 - 01.1993

Cryptologic Maintenance Technician

The United States Navy
01.1987 - 01.1992

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

The United States Navy
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