Gary C. Bullard
Cleveland Hts.
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with extensive experience at DuPont, excelling in performance management and cross-functional development. Proven track record in driving business process improvements and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Skilled in technical expertise and effective communication, ensuring alignment with strategic initiatives and enhancing team productivity.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Resource / Hiring Manager
DuPont
Valley View
04.2017 - Current
- Drives implementation, alignment, and execution of business processes to ensure maximum benefit is derived.
- Coaches and counsels the Line organization toward the Mindsets & Behaviors vision/goals.
- Identifies complex problems and ensures resolution through the appropriate channels.
- May participate in the design, testing, and implementation of system upgrades.
- Fosters business process improvements and the innovative use of integrated systems.
Operations Coach
DuPont
Valley View
02.2014 - 04.2017
- Assisting the team with the development of objectives and ensures alignment with site goals; while assessing employee training and development needs.
- Fostering an environment that allows for continuous development of skills while encouraging honest, open feedback throughout the operations team.
Operations Team Leader
DuPont
Valley View
01.2012 - 02.2014
- Responsible for the performance management process within the operations team (goal setting, performance measurement, recognition, feedback, coaching, and counseling).
- Manage area personnel.
- Understand, support and communicate company strategic initiatives.
- Lead continuous learning and development efforts.
- Maintain and/or develop team Key Process Indicators.
Cell Leader
DuPont
Valley View
05.1998 - 01.2012
- Responsible for the immediate oversight of assigned manufacturing work cell/unit.
- Directs the overall production process for his/her work cell and assists the operations manager in making personnel management decisions for all team members employed in the work cell.
Assistant Cell Leader
DuPont
Valley View
03.1997 - 05.1998
- Primarily assist the Cell Leader in the direction of the overall production process for his/her work cell.
- Maintaining production equipment and machinery, and maintaining, updating, and upgrading all product and process documentation.
- Completing production reports to communicate team performance levels to management.
MOLDER
DuPont
Valley View
09.1991 - 03.1997
- The Molding Associate is responsible for many labor-intensive tasks.
- They range from sorting aerospace parts by weight increments (generally seated parts weighing .02 grams - 12.0 grams), to setting-up and operating programmable Transfer mold presses, repetitively using tooling that can weigh up to 110 lbs. with w/the aid of hand trucks.
- These Associates are also responsible for the impregnation process that requires them to wear specific PPE and work in a Controlled Area.
- These associates will interface with line leadership and fellow associates daily.
Education
B.S. - Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
12.2015
A.S. - Business
Indiana Wesleyan University
04.2014
U.S. Army - Dietary Administration
U.S. Army / U.S. Army Reserve
06.1992
Skills
- Operational discipline
- Time management
- Production, labor planning, and performance
- New hire onboarding
- Champion DuPont production systems, mindsets, and behaviors
- Leadership
- Cross-functional development
- Technical expertise
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Training and development
- Community outreach
Websites
Hobbies and Interests
- My Family
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Social Justice
- Mentoring
- Spiritual Enrichment
- Physical Fitness
- Family Vacations / Road Trips (Cross Country) / Traveling
- Gardening / Outdoor Activities
- Community Involvement
- Automotive Detailing
Outreach
- Board of Directors, Drink Local Drink Tap (Governance Committee)
- Manufacturing Works (People Committee)
- Cuyahoga County Election Official
Timeline
Team Resource / Hiring Manager
DuPont
04.2017 - Current
Operations Coach
DuPont
02.2014 - 04.2017
Operations Team Leader
DuPont
01.2012 - 02.2014
Cell Leader
DuPont
05.1998 - 01.2012
Assistant Cell Leader
DuPont
03.1997 - 05.1998
MOLDER
DuPont
09.1991 - 03.1997
B.S. - Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
A.S. - Business
Indiana Wesleyan University
U.S. Army - Dietary Administration
U.S. Army / U.S. Army Reserve
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