Leroy Simpson
Plant Manager
Southport,NC
Summary
Offering 30+ years of experience with a proven track record in manufacturing, logistics, quality and team leadership with heavy focus on employee relations using coaching and communication as primary tools . Career focus in both card products as well as coatings and laminations. A practitioner of Lean principles, six sigma training and Kaizen methodology to ensure best manufacturing practices and business outcome. Extensive experience in P&L management and resource optimization to maximize profitability.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Plant Manager
Technical Coatings International
Leland, NC
09.2018 - Current
- Managed direction and planning for coating and lamination plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
- Oversaw daily operations of 32,000 sq. ft. coating and lamination plant.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Tracked data about all aspects of production to assess areas in need of improvement.
Plant Manager
Kurz Transfer Products
Charlotte, NC
05.2016 - 09.2018
- Tracked production data to assess areas in need of improvement.
- Redesigned operational workflow processes to maximize efficiency.
- Oversaw daily operations of 40,000 sq. ft. automotive lamination and printing production line.
- Magnetic stripe, hologram and various other security card features..
- Identified and implemented strategies for continuous improvement.
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow, quality and reduce waste.
Head of Research & Development
Kurz Transfer Products
Charlotte , NC
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Designed and delivered trainings and presentations to institutional staff and supported research program development.
- Extensive work in development of automotive products
- Optimized formulations and processes for various thermoforming projects
- Managed 4 chemists and 3 technicians in developments for all product lines
Production Manager
Kurz Transfer Products Lp
Charlotte, NC
12.1992 - 03.2014
- Boosted productivity by 25% through direction, preparation and implementation of training programs and initiatives
- Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime
- Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency
- Applied lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps
Education
Associate of Arts - Green Belt
CPCC Harper Campus
Charlotte, NC 01.2012 - 06.2012
MBA - Business Management
Harvard Business School Graduate
Queens College 01.2013 - 04.2014
Skills
- Lean manufacturing and quality system
- Microsoft Office
- Team leadership
- Logistics
- Administration
- Order Fulfillment
- Employee Relations
- Management
- Planning Meetings
Timeline
Plant Manager
Technical Coatings International
09.2018 - Current
Plant Manager
Kurz Transfer Products
05.2016 - 09.2018
Head of Research & Development
Kurz Transfer Products
04.2014 - 05.2016
MBA - Business Management
Harvard Business School Graduate
01.2013 - 04.2014
Associate of Arts - Green Belt
CPCC Harper Campus
01.2012 - 06.2012
Production Manager
Kurz Transfer Products Lp
12.1992 - 03.2014
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