James Lankford
Haslet,TX
Summary
Accomplished leader with a progressive track record in various manufacturing and distribution industries. Brings experience and knowledge in strategy development, project management, continuous improvement, process optimization, and employee development. Advanced leadership skills, business acumen, and execution abilities have made this professional sought-after. Known for superior capabilities in significantly reducing costs through process and system improvements. Specializes in continuous improvement, leadership and employee development, process improvement, asset care and reliability, as well as strategic planning and execution. Well-equipped to drive success in any organization.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director MRE
HelloFresh
09.2023 - Current
- Directed strategic initiatives to drive organizational growth and profitability.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing effective training programs.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial planning for sustainable fiscal health.
- Fostered cross-departmental collaboration to streamline operations.
Director Of Operations
Elite Line Services
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Director leading ELS Amazon's Maintenance execution for their largest and most complex Fulfillment Centers
- Improved ELS 3rd Party Metric attainment from 66% to over 100% for five consecutive quarters through standards and process deployment, increasing leader accountability, and increased customer relationships
Regional Maintenance Manager-AMZ
Elite Line Services
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Regional Maintenance Manager ELS serving Amazon Fulfillment Centers and delivery stations for up to 60 sites across multiple business units
- Delivering highest metrics attainment of any ELS Region for 3rd Party KPIs for multiple years
Plant Manager
Graham Packaging
10.2017 - 11.2019
- Led cultural turnaround activities and achieved historical levels of efficiency and profitability of historical under-performing Manufacturing Site
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
Area Business Manager
Advanced Technology Services
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Responsible for all aspects from contract to execution of contract maintenance services for 8-12 plants
- Championed new product launches within the assigned territory, driving awareness and demand among key customers.
- Increased sales revenue by implementing strategic business plans and expanding client base.
- Implemented efficient territory management practices, optimizing resource allocation and coverage.
Sr. Maintenance Mgr./ Reliabilty Manager (contract)
GreenWood, Inc
03.2015 - 10.2015
- Contract Role managing contract maintenance team and development of Reliability Centered Maintenance programs for Bioplastics facility
- Identified CMMS system and implemented
- Developed FMEA process for start-up and legacy equipment as foundation for Reliability Program- Built and implemented changeover and PM/PdM processes resulting in 50% reduction in changeover times and increased throughput of batch process by 20%
Director Asset Care & Reliability
Guardian Building Products
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Leading functional excellence in asset care and reliability across the 18 GBP Manufacturing and Lamination sites
- Deployed asset management strategy for glass-arc Melter life cycle ($5million per asset) - Delivered two full production line rebuilds on time and under budget
- Led site stabilization project for failing facility during due diligence process setting production throughput and quality records within 6 months
Plant Leader- Guardian Fiberglass
Guardian Building Products
11.2010 - 01.2013
- Reporting to the VP of Manufacturing, acts as strategic lead for 1 million sq.ft multi-line manufacturing facility with 100+ employees in all aspects of Safety, Quality Productivity, Delivery and Cost
- Led turnaround activities to drive culture change and strategic execution of the business strategy
- Historical red site achieved number Top Site performance from last in just under 2 years
Manager of Operations and Maintenance
Corbion
08.1999 - 06.2010
- Reported to the VP Operations, North America (NA)
- Responsible for all production, maintenance, TPM activities, and environmental health and safety (EH&S) functions at the two Blair, NE facilities (Replacement Asset Value (RAV) $100 million), and 79 employees while maintaining world class equipment efficiencies and maintenance spend rates
Education
BA - Operations Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
01.2023
AAB - Global Business
University of Phoenix
01.2010
Skills
- Waste Reduction Strategies
- 5S Methodology Implementation
- Manufacturing
- Strategic Planning
- Continuous Improvement
- High Performance Cultures
- Budget management
- Reliability Centered Maintenance
- Project Management
- Employee Development
- Leadership Development
- Proficient MS Office
Timeline
Director MRE
HelloFresh
09.2023 - Current
Director Of Operations
Elite Line Services
07.2021 - 09.2023
Regional Maintenance Manager-AMZ
Elite Line Services
12.2019 - 07.2021
Plant Manager
Graham Packaging
10.2017 - 11.2019
Area Business Manager
Advanced Technology Services
10.2015 - 10.2017
Sr. Maintenance Mgr./ Reliabilty Manager (contract)
GreenWood, Inc
03.2015 - 10.2015
Director Asset Care & Reliability
Guardian Building Products
07.2013 - 03.2015
Plant Leader- Guardian Fiberglass
Guardian Building Products
11.2010 - 01.2013
Manager of Operations and Maintenance
Corbion
08.1999 - 06.2010
AAB - Global Business
University of Phoenix
BA - Operations Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
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