Proven leader with a track record of enhancing productivity and reducing costs at Yokohama Tire Corporation. Skilled in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, I excel in process optimization and effective team leadership. Achieved a 20-day reduction in tire mold maintenance cycles, demonstrating exceptional project management and workforce development capabilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Manager
American Woodmark Corporation
Orange, VA
01.2018 - Current
Manage and supervise a team of 24 maintenance personnel, providing guidance and support to ensure effective machinery operation and upkeep
Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules for key equipment, including kilns, boilers, molders, and Fletcher machines, reducing downtime and enhancing productivity
Conducted regular inspections and audits of machinery to identify potential issues and coordinate timely repairs
Collaborated with production teams to minimize disruptions and align maintenance activities with operational goals
Established safety protocols and best practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
Trained and mentored maintenance staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and skills development
Insurance Agent
PMA/USA, Washington National Insurance
Roanoke, VA
02.2016 - 01.2018
Develop a base for long-term sources of clients by using referrals, occupational, and special-interest groups to compile lists of prospects
Approach potential clients by utilizing mailings and phone solicitation, making presentations to groups at company-sponsored gatherings, and speaking publicly to community groups about financial well-being
Determine clients' particular needs and financial situations by scheduling fact-finding appointments, determining the extent of present coverage and investments, and ascertaining long-term goals
Develop a coordinated protection plan by calculating and quoting rates for immediate coverage action and long-term strategy implementation
Obtain underwriting approval by completing an application for coverage
Complete coverage by the delivery policy; plan future follow-up visits and evaluations of needs
Provide continuing service by providing direct deposit forms and processing changes in beneficiary and policy loan applications
Provide death benefits by delivering policy proceeds and reassessing client needs
Technical Supervisor
Yokohama Tire Corporation
Salem, VA
12.2012 - 12.2015
Manage, coordinate, and direct 12 supervisors and over 100 hourly union personnel on four shifts
Direct tire mold maintenance system from a 30 to 20-day cleaning cycle schedule on 202 tire molds
Plan, coordinate and perform continuous improvement activities directly related to waste reduction, production output increases, and safety and quality enhancements through poka-yoke processes
Redesigned tire mold prep workstation layout for better process flow and improved productivity, resulting in improvements in mold assemblies from 12 to 17 molds prepped per day
Developed SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) based on production changes and implementation of new processes
Maintain all work instruction documents and be responsible for keeping all records within the department
Lead Production Supervisor
Yokohama Tire Corporation
Salem, VA
05.1999 - 12.2012
Responsible for daily curing operations
Manage, coordinate, and direct two-floor supervisors and over 20 hourly union personnel to meet or exceed production and quality standards
Ensure assigned assembly functions and deliver products that meet company cost, quality, and quantity requirements
Review processing schedules and production orders and make decisions regarding resources needed to meet production goals
Meet or exceed production goals, daily production reports, defect/quality analysis, correction and reports, and machine setups
Direct TPM activities for all machines within the department
Enforce all safety, discipline, and production policies within the department
Employee audits, reviews, and follow-ups
Distribution Supervisor
CS Integrated LLC
Salem, VA
12.1998 - 05.1999
Responsible for warehousing and distribution of produce, refrigerated, frozen, and dry goods, inventory receipts, storage and accuracy, customer shipments and order accuracy, stock rotation, and proper warehouse space utilization
Supervised and directed 20 hourly union personnel in executing shipments to all Kroger stores in the distribution chain
Review personnel order accuracy /efficiency and conduct personnel reviews daily
Distribution Supervisor
Tetra / Secondnature
Blacksburg, VA
12.1994 - 11.1998
Responsible for warehousing and distribution operations, which include inventory receipts, storage, customer shipments and order accuracy, stock rotation, proper warehouse space utilization, transportation service levels and issues, return verification, and handling, special inventory assembly/rework projects, oversight and direction of all maintenance on warehouse fixtures and equipment
Controlled the daily carrier selection and transportation routing of outbound customer shipments to ensure the most cost-effective means of transportation was utilized while establishing and maintaining delivery service levels
Supervise and direct 16 hourly personnel in the execution of all shipments
Review personnel order accuracy /efficiency and conduct personnel reviews daily
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
01.2013
Skills
Effective Verbal Communication
Effective Team Leadership
Document Creation
Excel Proficiency
Presentation Design
Data Organization
Access
Process Optimization
Workforce Development
Effective Conflict Resolution
Stock Control Management
Preventative Maintenance
Lean Methodology
Six Sigma Methodology
Employee performance assessment
Facilities management
Maintenance planning
Asset management
Predictive maintenance
Computerized maintenance management system
Work order management
Employee scheduling
Project management
Employee performance evaluation
Spare parts inventory
Certification
Kaizen Lean Training for Operational Excellence
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Certificate of Completion
Leadership Team and Development Certificate of Completion
30 Hour General Industry Training Course Certificate of Completion
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
American Woodmark Corporation
01.2018 - Current
Insurance Agent
PMA/USA, Washington National Insurance
02.2016 - 01.2018
Technical Supervisor
Yokohama Tire Corporation
12.2012 - 12.2015
Lead Production Supervisor
Yokohama Tire Corporation
05.1999 - 12.2012
Distribution Supervisor
CS Integrated LLC
12.1998 - 05.1999
Distribution Supervisor
Tetra / Secondnature
12.1994 - 11.1998
Kaizen Lean Training for Operational Excellence
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Certificate of Completion
Leadership Team and Development Certificate of Completion
30 Hour General Industry Training Course Certificate of Completion
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
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