James Lindsey
Ashland,KY
Summary
Experienced Plant Manager and successful organizational leadership adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee morale with hands-on management style. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Successful manufacturing management career spanning 25 years.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pastor
Second Free Will Baptist Church
03.2017 - Current
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members and the community.
- Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
Plant Manager
Transformations Furniture By Wieland
08.2012 - 03.2017
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Oversaw daily operations of a 69,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
Senior Pastor
Harvest Church
09.2010 - 03.2017
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members and the community.
- Led in all capacities as listed above under Second Church.
Business Owner/Operator
Lindsey Ticking
05.2001 - 06.2008
- Furniture Company Parts Supplier
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Led screening, hiring and staff scheduling to maintain compliance with group goals.
Senior Pastor
Southside/Open Door Church
08.2001 - 09.2010
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members and the community.
- Led in all capacities as listed above under Second Church.
Plant Manager
Hickory Hill Furniture
06.1990 - 08.2001
- Employed right out of High School in the shipping/delivery department. Worked my way up through the business, eventually becoming Plant Manager.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Business
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NCBachelor of Arts - Pastoral Theology/Counseling
Andersonville Theological Seminary
Camilla, GASix Sigma Black Belt - Manufacturing Processes
Aveta Business Institute
Cranberry, PASkills
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt II
- Training Programs
- Project Coordination
- Production Planning
- KPI Tracking
- Production and Processing Management
Certification
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt II
Work Experience
- Directed and led the purchase and installation of Lectra automated cutting machines. After researching the productivity rate of our employees, I wrote and proved the ROI detailing TCO on a $200,000 investment, including the installation of a CAD/CAM software department for the programming needs of the Lectra. Managed a team of facilities managers and engineers to meet all requirements of electrical, plumbing and structural needs for Lectra and local code enforcement.
- Directed and led the purchase and installation of (2) CNC Routers. Wrote and proved the ROI detailing TCO on a $250,000 investment, including the installation of a CAD/CAM software department for the programming needs of the CNC routers. Managed a team of facilities managers and engineers to meet all requirements of electrical, plumbing and structural needs for CNC production and local code enforcement.
- Directed a complete relocation of Transformations Furniture to a new facility. Lead the Strategic Planning development prior to project design and construction. Organized, scheduled and supervised phased move and installation within a 2 month period. Coordinated and managed teams of movers, IT, telecommunications, and all personnel to move in an orderly and timely manner. Managed a team of facilities project managers and engineers to meet all requirements of electrical, plumbing and structural needs for plant production and local code enforcement.
- Helped write the ROI and led the implementation of the BPCS software system to overahul and control all operations of manufacturing
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Second Free Will Baptist Church
03.2017 - Current
Plant Manager
Transformations Furniture By Wieland
08.2012 - 03.2017
Senior Pastor
Harvest Church
09.2010 - 03.2017
Senior Pastor
Southside/Open Door Church
08.2001 - 09.2010
Business Owner/Operator
Lindsey Ticking
05.2001 - 06.2008
Plant Manager
Hickory Hill Furniture
06.1990 - 08.2001
Associate of Science - Business
Western Piedmont Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Theology/Counseling
Andersonville Theological Seminary
Six Sigma Black Belt - Manufacturing Processes
Aveta Business Institute
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt II
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