Jimmy R. Lundy, Jr
Darlington
Summary
Dynamic manufacturing and industrial professional with over 25 years of experience, currently excelling as a Plant Manager dedicated to personnel management and performance optimization through key performance indicators (KPIs). Proven track record as a Production and Project Manager includes successfully leading the planning, procurement, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of commercial cutting machine systems to meet stringent customer timelines. Expertise as a former Facilities Manager in resource management and project implementation has resulted in substantial cost savings. Strong leadership abilities, complemented by exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills, drive a commitment to achieving company objectives while enhancing customer satisfaction.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Superior Machine of SC
05.2022 - Current
- Manage shop operations of approximately 100 employees in fabricating heavy structural steel-making process equipment.
- Manage manufacturing process engineering team in release of jobs for fabrication.
- Manage performance metrics using Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost metrics.
- Conduct new hires, employee performance evaluations, provide training support in the development of shop production operators and staff.
- Manage and implement capital projects.
- Lead and participate in weekly toolbox/communication meetings.
- Participate and lead continuous improvement efforts in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
Plant Manager
Remelt Sources, Inc
04.2018 - 04.2022
- Manage mill operations of approximately 50 employees in producing quality alloy products per customer specifications for medical and aerospace industries.
- Managed plant performance metrics using SQDC metrics.
- Conduct new hires, employee performance evaluations, provide training support in the development of mill production operators and staff.
- Manage and implement capital projects (new 15T overhead cranes, furnace control upgrades, new cooling towers, rotary blast equipment upgrades, lighting projects, etc.).
- Lead and participate in weekly toolbox/communication meetings.
- Participate and lead continuous improvement efforts in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
Site Manager
EMCOR Facilities Services (Sonoco Products)
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Manage facilities service group at customer’s site in providing customer fixed and variable work services.
- Manage both fixed and variable spending to meet budgets per customer Facility Service Agreement (FSA).
- Manage outside Service Providers to include Service and Billing Schedules.
- Conduct monthly and quarterly Operations and Financial (P&L) meetings with customer.
- Conduct employee performance evaluations, providing training support in the development of technicians.
- Manage and approve cost requisitions for internal FM shop.
- Participate and lead in safety toolbox training and in continuous improvement efforts.
Production Manager
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products
05.2014 - 01.2017
- Manage 15 mechanical and electrical technicians in the manufacturing of cutting equipment projects in meeting customer demand.
- Participated in Safety Observation of employee work/process areas to help improve work environment and ergonomics.
- Conduct employee performance evaluations, providing training support in the development of technicians, manage and approve cost reports for service projects.
- Determine and setup router operations for cutting systems projects. Assist procurement team in determining make versus buy parts in helping meet cutting project costs.
- Lead efforts in SOP documentation and Process FMEAs.
- Participate and lead in continuous improvement efforts.
EPC Project Manager
11.2012 - 05.2014
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft project schedules and plans.
- Managed tasks in completion of cutting equipment projects from assembly to successful installation.
- Assist customers in preparing site for installation, service support and commissioning of equipment.
- Contributed to process improvements in reducing setup times.
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines. Facilities Manager March 2009 to November 2012
- Led efforts in implementation of CMMS program that contributed to improvements in managing of maintenance work orders, OEM part inventory & labor management of maintenance technicians.
- Use OEE to assist in managing 24/7 CNC equipment uptime and improvements.
- Managed resources that contributed to Corporate Energy Reduction projects.
- Contributed to Site Safety Program in leading efforts of implementing corrective action for safety issues.
- Participated in Safety Observation of employee work/process areas to help improve work environment and ergonomics.
- Instrumental in implementing capital and non-capital projects that include CNC production equipment, facilities back-up power generator system, upgrading lift truck fleet, assembly production lines, etc.
Manufacturing Engineer
08.2005 - 03.2009
- Led the implementation of Lean Manufacturing in arc welding and manual plasma production lines that resulted 10% reduction of cycle times and quality improvement through 100% automated end of line testing using lean manufacturing techniques.
- Led efforts in problem solving solutions for quality issues using 8D Problem Solving Methods.
- Assisted in the training of production associates in Lean Manufacturing methods such as 8D Problem Solving, PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act), Communication Cells, mistake-proofing devices (Poka-Yokes), etc.
Mfg Engineer Associate/ISO Management Representative
Maytag Florence Laundry Products
07.1999 - 08.2005
- Provided leadership for two direct reports (Process Technicians and ZQC Team)
- Quality Leader and ISO Management Representative at Maytag Florence.
- Led efforts in problem solving solutions for quality issues using the 8D Problem Solving Method.
Administrative Chief
U. S. MARINE CORPS
12.1987 - 12.1993
- Managed administrative department and supervised six men who successfully assisted company personnel in various areas such as insurance, family benefits and salaries.
- Served in Persian Gulf War - Desert Shield and Desert Storm
- Served as body guard and driver for Battalion Officer Chaplain.
Education
Associate of Science - Industrial Technology
Florence Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC01.1994
No Degree - Business Administration Mgt
Limestone College
Florence, SCSkills
- Analytical problem-solving
- Effective team leadership
- Operations management
- Team management
- Project execution
- Proficient in MS Office
- Collaborative decision-making
- Safety regulation adherence
- Process optimization
Accomplishments
- Managed and contributed to development of lead staff in development of production, warehouse and maintenance teams in support of $72M-$80M annual sales.
- Managed on-time delivery of cutting systems projects in support of $26M annual sales.
- Led capital projects that contributed to company energy savings that include the replacement of facility compressed air systems and lighting programs.
- Increased production output of plasma and welding power supplies up to 10% by implementing lean manufacturing assembly lines using lean principles.
Highlights
- Customer relations
- Financial Reports
- Continuous Improvement
- Risk management
- Lean Manufacturing and Design
- Personnel Hiring & Training
- Time management
- Procedure development
- Capital Project Management
Timeline
Operations Manager
Superior Machine of SC
05.2022 - Current
Plant Manager
Remelt Sources, Inc
04.2018 - 04.2022
Site Manager
EMCOR Facilities Services (Sonoco Products)
02.2017 - 04.2018
Production Manager
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products
05.2014 - 01.2017
EPC Project Manager
11.2012 - 05.2014
Manufacturing Engineer
08.2005 - 03.2009
Mfg Engineer Associate/ISO Management Representative
Maytag Florence Laundry Products
07.1999 - 08.2005
Administrative Chief
U. S. MARINE CORPS
12.1987 - 12.1993
Associate of Science - Industrial Technology
Florence Darlington Technical College
No Degree - Business Administration Mgt
Limestone College
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