Lawrence Scott
Covington
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive expertise in plant operations, production, and manufacturing engineering, supported by a strong foundation in distribution, packaging, materials planning, logistics, and inventory control. Skilled in navigating complex regulatory environments, including EPA, FDA, and DOT standards, ensuring compliance while driving operational excellence. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to advance projects from pre-development to post-development phases, consistently delivering results that enhance productivity and efficiency. Proven ability to formulate and implement strategic initiatives that streamline business processes and foster continuous improvement across all operational facets.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finishing Production Shift Manager
Mannington Mills
08.2017 - Current
- Managed hourly employees in the areas of final production, material handling, and logistics
- Managed twenty-one cutting tables, two die press production lines and a profile line
- Enhanced employee performance with regular coaching, feedback, and tailored training programs.
- Reviewed process standards, performance, and goals
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for process improvement initiatives, resulting in increased operational effectiveness.
- Increased production efficiency by streamlining shift processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, developing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Distribution Center Manager
Mannington Mills
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed hourly and salaried employees in warehousing and distribution
- Facilitated product shipment from peak sales of >$5M weekly
- Consistently met or exceeded key performance indicators through effective resource allocation and process improvement initiatives.
- Improved order accuracy by implementing 100% FTL and LTL auditing with operator review
- Managed inventory accuracy >97% including 5% improvement
- Reduced shipping errors by 96%
- Oversaw 23,000 bins of flooring material in a 285K ft² facility
- Created employee work standards
- Implemented safety guidelines for warehouse and trained employees on applicable policies.
Manufacturing Production Shift Manager
Mannington Mills
11.2014 - 08.2017
- Managed hourly employees in the areas of production, material handling, maintenance and logistics
- Managed three LVT production lines and a calender production line
- Managed training and reviews
- Reviewed process standards, performance, and goals
Engineering Manager/Plant Engineer
Zep, Inc
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Managed an hourly and salaried staff comprised of technicians, a supervisor and controls engineer
- Oversaw facilities and production equipment maintenance
- Led cross-functional teams for successful product development, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
- Engineering needs analysis and procurement for all production and facilities equipment
- Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging the sharing of ideas, leading to increased creativity and problem-solving capabilities within the team.
- Developed and Implemented production upgrades and design changes
- Created preventive maintenance plans
- Conducted quarterly Kaizen activities for process, manpower and equipment efficiencies
- Reviewed EQDCI standards and goals
- Managed overtime, expense and capital budgets for Engineering, while driving successful completion of key projects.
Maintenance Engineer
Zep, Inc.
03.2010 - 02.2012
- Managed a union staff of eleven maintenance technicians
- Responsible for facilities and production equipment maintenance
- Ordered production equipment
- Worked with contractors to implement facilities and process improvements
- Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
- Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.
- Performed root cause failure analysis on critical equipment, leading to more effective preventative measures.
Corporate Packaging Engineer
Alps Automotive, Inc.
11.2007 - 10.2008
- Served as a subject matter expert for packaging-related inquiries from other departments, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Designed expendable and returnable packaging for Electronic products; Steering Column Assemblies, Switches, HVAC Controls, Remote Keyless Entry
- Updated product BOM with packaging information via AGILE
- Managed supplier packaging approval and Customer designated packaging forms
- Purchased packaging for Customer support
- Resolved packaging concerns
- Implemented VA/VE initiatives for cost saving opportunities
Packaging Engineer
Ford Motor Company/Visteon Automotive Systems/ACH, LLC
07.2004 - 11.2007
- Managed packaging development for over 2,000 purchased parts (220 suppliers) and 300 end items for manufacture of A/C Products; Air Handling Units, HVAC Controls, Radiators, Heaters Cores
- Updated/confirmed end-item packaging and shipping container screens in CMMS
- Procured expendable, cardboard material to support Injection Molding, Service and Controls operations
- Reviewed temporary packaging and/or packaging deviations for purchased parts
- Performed dunnage fleet evaluations and coordinated acquisition of new model packaging to support 1PP, FEU, etc.
- Created pack instructions for end-items
- Performed VAN/VQF and Corporate Packaging study responses
- Managed Packaging Approval Forms and Customer designated packaging forms
Industrial Engineer
07.2003 - 07.2004
- Maintained production work standards for seven production lines
- Improved overall production operational efficiencies by 15%
- Managed BWS/CWS within CMMS
- Sustained plant/equipment layouts for production areas via AutoCAD
- Reviewed capacity planning
- Controlled model year program process development
- Developed indirect, direct and overhead budgets
- Supported VAN/VQF Responses
- Supported TS16949, QS9001, ISO14001, VBOS objectives
Facilities Engineer
01.2002 - 07.2003
- Managed a union staff composed of nine non-production employees
- Procured maintenance equipment with budget of $30,000 per month
- Managed facilities related service contracts
- Supervised facilities projects
- Processed payments for licenses, permits, inspections, and miscellaneous services
- Controlled inspections and certifications for various maintenance and material handling equipment
- Directed Buyer authorizations for local, nominal purchase orders
- Administered industrial vehicle procurement for Sheldon Road Plant (lease, purchase & rental)
- Served as Supplemental Maintenance Supervisor
- Local Plant Buyer – Processed purchase orders and developed supplier base
Industrial Materials Supervisor
05.2001 - 01.2002
- Managed a union staff of four non-production employees and a supplier base composed of twenty-one commodity managers
- Averaged 5% cost reduction for the year
- Recognized for hourly overtime reduction of $322,000
- Reduced inventory from $2.4 million to $2.1 million
- Managed industrial vehicle procurement for Sheldon Road Plant
- Local Buyer – Processed purchase orders
- PMHV/Pedestrian Safety Coordinator
Material Handling Engineer
10.2000 - 05.2001
- Reduced industrial truck support movement waste through review of purchase part and end-item material flow throughout Sheldon Road Plant
- Determined storage requirements for end-items and line-side components
- Reviewed material handling equipment uses and modified as necessary
- Managed industrial vehicle procurement for Sheldon Road Plant
- Served as supplemental Material Handling Supervisor; Shipping, Receiving & Production Support
- PMHV/Pedestrian Safety Coordinator
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA12-1999
Skills
- Manufacturing and Distribution expertise
- Vendor relationship management
- Sustainability knowledge
- Regulatory compliance awareness
- Packaging material testing
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Warehousing
- Engineering
- Equipment procurement
- Lean manufacturing
- Supplier development
- Material handling
- Product packaging
- Extensive automotive customer relations
Certification
- Internal Auditor: ISO/TS16949 (10/02)
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Safety and Health (12/22)
Timeline
Distribution Center Manager
Mannington Mills
09.2018 - 06.2020
Finishing Production Shift Manager
Mannington Mills
08.2017 - Current
Manufacturing Production Shift Manager
Mannington Mills
11.2014 - 08.2017
Engineering Manager/Plant Engineer
Zep, Inc
02.2012 - 08.2014
Maintenance Engineer
Zep, Inc.
03.2010 - 02.2012
Corporate Packaging Engineer
Alps Automotive, Inc.
11.2007 - 10.2008
Packaging Engineer
Ford Motor Company/Visteon Automotive Systems/ACH, LLC
07.2004 - 11.2007
Industrial Engineer
07.2003 - 07.2004
Facilities Engineer
01.2002 - 07.2003
Industrial Materials Supervisor
05.2001 - 01.2002
Material Handling Engineer
10.2000 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
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