About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1915566
OPERATIONS & MANUFACTURING LEADER | LEAN, SAFETY & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Core Expertise
- Operational leadership across manufacturing sites driving safety, quality, cost, and delivery improvements.
- Implementing Lean, 5-S, and continuous improvement to reduce waste and increase throughput.
- Building and coaching cross-functional teams to meet production goals and lower turnover.
- Supply chain and supplier negotiation experience to lower costs and improve value.
- Establishing KPIs and performance systems for data-driven decision making and accountability.
Project Background
- Managed end-to-end manufacturing operations including scheduling, quality control, and customer service coordination.
- Led multi-site production planning and launch of new products with cross-functional teams.
- Introduced LEAN systems and KPIs to improve efficiency across facilities and reduce rework.
- Directed staffing, training, and workforce placement to align labor with production demands.
- Negotiated supplier contracts and onboarded new vendors to realize cost savings and ensure continuity.
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing | 5-S | Continuous Improvement | Kaizen methodology application
- Quality Systems | ISO 9001 compliance | OSHA safety program implementation
- ERP platforms: AS/400 | Edwards | Microsoft 365; Excel and Access proficiency
- Production Planning & Scheduling | SOP development | KPI tracking and reporting
- Supplier negotiation | Cost reduction strategies | Supply chain continuity
- Team leadership | Hiring, training and performance coaching for manufacturing teams
Education
- Bachelor of Business Management — Appalachian State University
Awards & Recognition
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- OSHA 10 certification and First Aid/CPR trained
- Leadership certifications (WCI)
Why Interview this Candidate?
Experienced manufacturing executive with 20+ years leading operations, Lean deployment, and safety compliance. Proven track record improving safety, quality, cost, and on-time delivery while developing high-performing teams. Brings ERP familiarity, supplier negotiation strength, and product launch leadership to scale production and drive measurable operational gains.
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