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DARREN M. DUNCAN

Waxahachie

Summary

Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record at Sunrider Manufacturing, driving $220M in sales while implementing lean principles to enhance efficiency. Expert in supply chain optimization and team development, achieving significant cost reductions and operational improvements. Committed to delivering results through strategic planning and innovative technology solutions.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Global Director of Operations

Sunrider Manufacturing
Midlothian
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead manufacturing operations across four plants in the U.S., Singapore, Korea, and China, managing a workforce of 773 employees and $220M in combined sales.
  • Responsible for sales/operations P&L.
  • Drive operational efficiency, process improvements, and supply chain optimization.
  • Delivered a $140M construction project ahead of schedule and under budget by 5%.
  • Reduced backlog demand by $20M through supply chain streamlining, production planning, and improved inventory management.
  • Developed and standardized processes, SOPs, and policies to enhance operational consistency.
  • Implemented lean methodologies to improve efficiency and eliminate waste.

Group General Manager

Tyson Foods
St. Joseph
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Managed operations for three manufacturing facilities in Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa, overseeing $300M in sales and 1,230 employees.
  • Focused on efficiency, labor cost reduction, and performance improvements.
  • Reduced labor costs by 11% by implementing lean practices and Six Sigma techniques.
  • Standardized operational processes using Toyota Production System (TPS) principles.
  • Led expansion projects to increase production capacity and revenue.
  • Enhanced key performance indicators (KPIs), including OEE and waste reduction metrics.
  • Responsible for the sales/operations P&L.

General Manager

Magna Mirrors
Holland
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Directed automotive mirror manufacturing operations, overseeing 350 employees and generating $100M in annual revenue.
  • Focused on efficiency gains, automation, and workforce development.
  • Lowered labor costs by 3% through process automation and lean implementation.
  • Increased productivity by 5% by developing leadership training programs.
  • Implemented robotic automation, increasing uptime by 7% and reducing scrap by 5%.
  • Strengthened supplier relationships to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.

Plant Manager

EnovaPremier LLC
Charlotte
01.2007 - 01.2017
  • Led tire and wheel assembly operations across multiple sites, managing 550 employees and $40M in annual revenue.
  • Focused on process improvements, quality control, and operational efficiency.
  • Increased productivity by 5% through targeted lean manufacturing initiatives.
  • Achieved zero PPM scores for six consecutive years, delivering top-tier quality.
  • Expanded production lines, generating $10M in additional annual revenue.
  • Developed a strong safety culture, leading to five years with zero recordable incidents and $2M in insurance savings.
  • Successfully launched a new manufacturing plant in Montgomery, Alabama.
  • Responsible for the P&L for the operation.

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate - Computer And Information Sciences

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
12-2025

Executive MBA -

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Davenport University
Lansing, MI

Skills

  • Operations and manufacturing leadership
  • Supply chain and multi-plant management
  • Lean principles application
  • Six Sigma practices
  • Ongoing improvement initiatives
  • Strategic planning capabilities
  • Cost-saving measures
  • Process efficiency optimization
  • Production performance improvement
  • Integration of technology solutions
  • Automation strategies implementation
  • Leadership in team dynamics
  • Development of talent programs
  • Regulatory compliance oversight
  • Quality control assurance
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Expertise in SAP systems
  • Experience with Oracle Cloud solutions
  • Project management using Agile methods
  • Development of business opportunities and growth strategies

Affiliations

  • Board Member, Boys & Girls Clubs of America
  • Board Member, Pink Awards
  • Member, Michigan Chamber of Commerce (Health & Human Services Committee)

Certification

  • Toyota Production System (TPS)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Villanova University)
  • GM Red X
  • Agile PMP
  • SAP & Oracle Cloud
  • HACCP
  • Time Management & Leadership (Franklin Covey)
  • Industrial Safety & Compliance

Accomplishments

  • Toyota Supplier of the Year
  • Zero Quality PPM for 5 years
  • Zero Safety Recordables for 6years
  • Successful Plant Start-ups

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Global Director of Operations

Sunrider Manufacturing
01.2023 - Current

Group General Manager

Tyson Foods
01.2019 - 01.2023

General Manager

Magna Mirrors
01.2018 - 01.2019

Plant Manager

EnovaPremier LLC
01.2007 - 01.2017

Post-Graduate Certificate - Computer And Information Sciences

Harvard University

Executive MBA -

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Davenport University

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