Larry Parker
Gainesville,GA
Summary
Dynamic Reliability Director (retired March, 2022) with a proven track record at Georgia-Pacific, enhancing operational efficiency through strategic planning and process improvements. Skilled in relationship building and project management, I successfully implemented training programs and established key performance indicators, driving significant cost reductions and elevating team performance across multiple manufacturing sites.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Reliability Director
Georgia Pacific
01.2010 - 03.2022
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness across multiple facilities.
- Implemented process improvements resulting in optimized resource allocation and reduced waste.
- Developed and executed training programs to elevate team performance and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Oversaw cross-functional teams to align business objectives with production capabilities, driving synergy within operations.
- Established key performance indicators to measure success and guide strategic planning efforts across departments for six GP/Dixie manufacturing sites.
Plant Engineering Manager
Georgia-Pacific
04.2000 - 01.2010
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize plant operations and improve efficiency.
- Developed and implemented maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and enhance equipment reliability.
- Directed capital projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and budget constraints.
- Mentored engineering staff in best practices for process improvement and safety standards.
Industrial Engineer
Georgia-Pacific/Dixie
08.1984 - 04.2000
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize production processes and reduce waste.
- Developed and implemented process improvement initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and recommend actionable improvements.
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices for process optimization and safety compliance.
- Designed layouts for manufacturing facilities to maximize productivity and workflow efficiency.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, implementing solutions to prevent recurrence.
- Conducted time studies for various manufacturing processes, optimizing workstations and reducing cycle times.
- Enhanced overall operational efficiency through redesigning workflow and layout of production lines.
Education
Industrial Engineering - Engineering
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas, AR08-1984
Associate of Science - Engineering
University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Fort Smith05-1982
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal communication
- Decision-making
- Operations management
- Project management
- Project coordination
- Goal setting
- Employee development
Timeline
Reliability Director
Georgia Pacific
01.2010 - 03.2022
Plant Engineering Manager
Georgia-Pacific
04.2000 - 01.2010
Industrial Engineer
Georgia-Pacific/Dixie
08.1984 - 04.2000
Industrial Engineering - Engineering
University of Arkansas
Associate of Science - Engineering
University of Arkansas Fort Smith