LEROY SHEPHERD JR
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Operations and Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Production
Mahle
11.2021 - Current
- Directed all production operations with overall ownership of safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
- Led production area leads, production supervisors and 350 direct and indirect team members,
- Tracked and maintained maximum utilization of all allocated resources including personnel, equipment, material, and other expenses.
- Support new product launches by assisting with implementation of manufacturing procedures for new operations.
- Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
Operations and Site Manager
Tenneco Automotive
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Directed all plant operations with overall ownership of safety, quality, cost, and delivery
- Led team consisting of nine department Managers and 150 direct and indirect team members
- Organized plant operations according to company's policies, regulations, and standard procedures
- Responsible for setting, meeting, or exceeding plants safety, quality, delivery, and cost KPI's
- Ensured implementation of plant strategy and execution of annual operation plan
- Planned and directed, through management and supervisory staff, safe and compliant operation of plant in achieving schedules at lowest cost consistent with quality standards
- Achieved expected financial results (conversion cost, quality, inventory, capital investment) by continually improving processes and implementing new programs in plant.
- Oversaw capital asset maintenance, including maintaining existing plant facilities / equipment and replacing or making adjustments to plant in line with budget
- Oversaw product launch activities for Ford GM, Nissan and Toyota with 100% on time launch accuracy and timeliness
- Oversaw multiple CI projects to realize annual savings of $1.5M in labor, scrap reduction and MRO savings.
Value Stream Manager/Focus Factory Manager
Tenneco Automotive
11.2016 - 08.2020
- Led and directed production supervisors, team leads, manufacturing engineers, quality engineers and continuous improvement specialists that support safety, quality and productivity for 80 to 210 team members covering three-shift operation
- Planned and managed delivery requirements, inventory levels, labor productivity and asset utilization
- Set Focused Factory goals, reviewed and maintained pipeline of continuous improvement projects to ensure goals were met and exceeded
- Led continuous improvement projects to realize year over year annual savings of $400K in labor, scrap reduction, MRO savings and overall production process improvements
- Led focus factory teams through multiple product launches
- Increased Direct Labor Efficiency by 40% and Productivity by 30% by Identifying and resolving bottlenecks and process failures
- Updated incomplete or outdated procedural guidelines, right sized staffing, and provided training
- Led numerous lean transformation and Kaizen events to improve operational, cycle and personnel efficiency.
- Drove productivity and financial performance and managed achievement of corporate and factory level metric goals.
MP&L Manager
Eaton Aeroquip LLC
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Responsible for purchasing of all direct, indirect and MRO material requirements
- Managed all Capital expenditures and supplier contracts
- Managed $8M raw component inventory
- Led and directed material handling, shipping, and receiving personnel
- Coordinated implementation of complete and raw product changes to facilitate successful launch and exceed customer expectations.
- Managed material flow through plant in support of lean manufacturing operations and measured cost management.
- Purchased indirect manufacturing supplies, administrative support materials and packaging to comprehensively build multifaceted production lifecycles.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
Production Supervisor
Newbern, Eaton Aeroquip LLC
03.2014 - 01.2015
- Supervised (60) sixty manufacturing team members
- Forecasted labor hours, executed labor plan
- Led team leaders in optimizing resources consistent with standardized work procedures, work instructions, quality standards, and safety guidelines
- Conducted daily and weekly safety inspection and training to ensure departmental operations and personnel are in compliance with OSHA and corporate safety guidelines
- Drove team efforts in continuous improvements in safety, quality, on-time delivery
Senior Enlisted Leader
United States Navy
09.1990 - 03.2014
- US Navy for 24 years,
- 15 years in various leadership roles managing anywhere from 60 to 800 sailors
- 10 years spent in senior enlisted leadership roles such as Senior Enlisted /Leader/Advisor representing the Commanding Officer, communicating the commander's goals and direction for the command to enlisted workforce. as well as the enlisted personnel's views and concerns to the commanding Officer.
Education
Masters of Arts - Procurement and Acquisitions Management (Supply Management
Webster University
St Louis, Missouri05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Ashford University
Clinton, Iowa03.2011
Level 1 and Level 2 Core Certification, Supervisory Purchasing AgentAdvanced Leadership and Development Course: Naval Station Norfolk VirginiaQUALITY REFERENCES AVAILABLE -
Defense Acquisitions University
Norfolk, VA01.2014
Skills
- Lean Manufacturing Processes
- Inventory Control
- Microsoft Applications Skills
- Production Procedures
- Maintenance and Material Management / Planning
- Process Improvement
- Operating Budget
- Continuous Improvements
- KPI Tracking
- Production Scheduling
- Quality Control Standards
- SAP/ERP/MRP/Oracle Experience
Timeline
Head of Production
Mahle
11.2021 - Current
Operations and Site Manager
Tenneco Automotive
08.2020 - 11.2021
Value Stream Manager/Focus Factory Manager
Tenneco Automotive
11.2016 - 08.2020
MP&L Manager
Eaton Aeroquip LLC
01.2015 - 11.2016
Production Supervisor
Newbern, Eaton Aeroquip LLC
03.2014 - 01.2015
Senior Enlisted Leader
United States Navy
09.1990 - 03.2014
Masters of Arts - Procurement and Acquisitions Management (Supply Management
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Ashford University
Level 1 and Level 2 Core Certification, Supervisory Purchasing AgentAdvanced Leadership and Development Course: Naval Station Norfolk VirginiaQUALITY REFERENCES AVAILABLE -
Defense Acquisitions University
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