Tad Timmler

· Improved schedules and allocated resources for production requirements, increasing on-time delivery from 60% to 99% with less staff, sustaining that improvement over 3 years.

· Implemented new manufacturing performance standards using Gemba and Gemba boards, also SPC, and Six Sigma achieving a 17% reduction in waste.

· Redesigned workflow and production by physically rearranging the work floor, cutting labor by 20% and increasing the bottom line by 10%.

· Started safety programs, reducing workplace accidents from an average of 3 annually to 1 annually.

· Revamped leadership programs for supervisors, resulting in a 38% reduction in temporary labor and 35% lower turnover.

· Directed project and production goals, Lean Manufacturing driving an 70% increase in successful project completion.

· Cultivated a loyal team, decreasing turnover by 35% and attracting unsolicited employment inquiries.

· Built spreadsheets in Excel to help track everything going on through Production. Going all the way down to each person and feeding into the Gemba boards.

· Implemented manufacturing performance standards, creating new benchmarks that led to a 15% defect rate reduction.

· Spearheaded safety program implementation, introducing comprehensive programs to cultivate a secure work environment, resulting in 65% reduction in safety incidents.

· Redesigned manufacturing process, reconfiguring the production floor with a new dome room, optimizing workflow and increasing capacity by 37%.

· Streamlined and mentored staff, executing employee development programs, fostering internal growth, and achieving a lower turnover rate.

· Drove revenue growth, enhancing production capabilities and efficiency to support increased sales volume from $2 million to $5 million.

· Responsible for all day-to-day operations for over 60% of the company with 10 departments, Including Fulfillment and Kitting, Shipping, Manufacturing, 3 locations, over 150 employees under my direction, 20 direct reports.

· Built and Executed Companywide standard Operating procedures, creating accountability, which Resulted in lowered spoilage by 35%.

· Oversaw R&D on new equipment recommendations and ROI's leading to purchases.

· Strengthened Revenue by Capitalizing on industry changes to maximize revenue.

· Slashed labor costs 33% by creating flexible scheduling, Cross training programs.

· Increased capacity by 200% in manufacturing by creating new workflows.

· Adding new equipment.

· Compiled and synthesized relevant business data such as financial, performance, and headcount forecasts.

· Produced KPI's and Labor financial performance reports weekly and monthly.

· Established and mentored direct report staff members by offering constructive feedback and taking interest in their long-term career growth.

· Executed employee development programs, resulting in more internal growth placement and advancement which improved employee morale resulting in 21% decrease in turnover.

· Introduced SOP's creating accountability and tracking for corrective action if needed.

· Completed and reported all KPI's to senior team.

· Pioneered in-house Hiring program for the temporary employees instead of using temp-agency lowering annual labor cost by 38%.

· Reconstructed development programs for all employees, resulting in happier and more productive employees.

· This also created an environment where the temp employees wanted to work.

· Started supervisor training program for the photo book manufacturing department, resulting in higher trained supervisors, and largest % of advancement employees among all departments throughout the company.