Daniel Countryman
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Seeking a challenging and rewarding career as a Lean Leader where I can utilize my skills from my strong Aerospace background to improve flow, visual management & reduction of wastes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Manager
GE Aviation
06.2022 - Current
- Lead multiple kaizen to improve throughput and product flow.
- Implemented visual management with a focus on workstations, and WIP.
- Developed documented standard work around multiple processes for repairs and administrative tasks required.
- Revamped CCC board with better highlights to business metrics ran by the team members.
- Re-layout of the military shop to accommodate new product & employees along with better product flow.
- Reduced WIP carts by 40%
- 99% OTD, with a 46% reductions in PBL shelf deficit, and closed out the contract year with 55% less open WIP than prior year.
- Managed a team of production staff, fostering a positive work environment and encouraging professional growth.
- Enhanced product quality by performing regular audits, enforcing strict adherence to industry standards, and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery of products while maintaining high quality standards.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
- Developed tools for repair shop that programs managers, employees, and support staff used to see shop health, resulting in a reduction of report out meetings.
Lean Facilitator
GE Aviation
04.2012 - 06.2022
- Responsible for developing training and application of lean tools and concepts
- Helped to reduce kit building by 25% saving over 625 direct labor hours per year
- Involved in the development of tower optimization, reducing travel time by 35%
- Co-lead SMED event to reduce change-over set up, resulting in increased part placed per hour, higher weekly throughput, greater reduction in change-over time, and developing standard work
- Actively facilitated the implementation of 2-bin systems containing over 1000 items.
- Enhanced productivity by identifying bottlenecks and optimizing workflow processes.
- Increased employee engagement through regular Kaizen events, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Implemented 5S practices to maintain an organized workspace, promoting safety and efficiency within the facility.
- Facilitated gemba walks to observe processes firsthand, gathering insights that informed targeted improvements across operations.
Operations Coordinator
GE Aviation
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Daily planning, and goal setting to accomplish on-time delivery to internal, and external customers
- Strategizing workload to ensure punctual delivery without compromising product quality
- Apply acquired knowledge of lean manufacturing to enhance throughput.
Associate Assembler / Operator
GE Aviation
04.2012 - 12.2019
- Maintain the running pick and place (SMT) machine along with doing changeover/setups
- Communicate and overcome issues that arise throughout the day
- Basic troubleshooting and operator level maintenance
- Teaming, which involves active listening and communication among team members regarding process improvements
- Cell issues and the generation of goals to improve our daily throughput are frequently discussed.
Quality Coordinator
GE Aviation
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Collaborate with the quality assurance staff and quality coordinators for internal audits, reporting defects, as well as facts and findings along with formulating solutions
- Collect, sort and communicate data to facilitate the development of strategies within the team setting.
Team Leader
US Army
04.2008 - 07.2010
- Responsible for 6 soldiers, 35 vehicle’s, FRS (forward repair system) with over $200,000.00 worth of tools and equipment
- Organizing priorities based on mission needs, delegating and performing repairs on vehicles to be mission ready
- Scheduling maintenance and managing inventory of parts
- Preparing a daily report for section sergeant who would relay it to platoon sergeant and leader
- Coach, mentor, and guide soldiers to the Army standard and ensure proficiency in their daily tasks
- Improved readiness rate from 20% to 98% on vehicles within a three-month period that enabled us to be mission ready quickly.
Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
US Army
01.2007 - 07.2010
- Troubleshoot and repair vehicles such as dump trucks, personnel carriers, tractor trailers, loaders, scrapers, bull dozers, rollers, graders, water distributors, excavators, forklifts, HMMWVs, and wreckers
- Follow daily maintenance plan, and preventative maintenance schedule
- Maintain and follow all Army regulation and standard operating procedures required for my daily tasks
Education
No Degree - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ08.2029
High School Diploma -
Largo High School
Largo, FL05.2006
Skills
- Managing teams and developing individuals
- Involved in projects aimed to improve on-time delivery, throughput and quality
- Adapt well to change
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Priority Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Data Analytics
- Performance Metrics
- Waste Reduction
- Microsoft Applications Skills
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Education Certifications
- GE Lean Academy (July 2019)
- GE RCCA Lite Workshop (June 2019)
- GE Mentoring Workshop (November 2018)
- 51 credits completed towards Associates Degree in Information Technology (2014-2016)
Timeline
Manufacturing Manager
GE Aviation
06.2022 - Current
Operations Coordinator
GE Aviation
01.2017 - 12.2019
Quality Coordinator
GE Aviation
01.2016 - 01.2017
Lean Facilitator
GE Aviation
04.2012 - 06.2022
Associate Assembler / Operator
GE Aviation
04.2012 - 12.2019
Team Leader
US Army
04.2008 - 07.2010
Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
US Army
01.2007 - 07.2010
No Degree - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Largo High School