Value Stream Manager

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1868475

OPERATIONS & VALUE STREAM LEADER | MANUFACTURING, WAREHOUSE & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Core Expertise

• Leading multi-shift manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution operations with focus on throughput and quality.
• Managing large teams up to 550 employees and multi-million dollar operational budgets.
• Implementing KPI-driven performance systems, daily production meetings, and standard work to boost productivity.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives using 5S, Gemba walks, root-cause analysis, and bottleneck reduction.
• Developing SOPs, training programs, and cross-functional coordination to reduce rework and improve safety.

Project Background

• Directed large-scale production operations across printing, beverage filling, packaging, and aerospace finishing.
• Designed and deployed process improvements that cut processing time by ~70% for high-volume lines.
• Led facility expansions, equipment relocations, and office transitions on time and under budget.
• Negotiated vendor contracts and equipment sales generating over $100,000 in revenue and cost savings.
• Implemented palletizer work aids and maintenance collaboration to reduce recurring downtime by over 90%.

Key Skills

• SAP | Odoo | ERP operations and production scheduling
• KPI reporting | Daily production meetings | Standard work
• Continuous Improvement | 5S | Gemba | Root-cause analysis
• Inventory management | Purchasing | Logistics coordination
• Staff leadership | Multi-shift team development | Training programs
• Quality control | Rework reduction | Safety program implementation

Awards & Recognition

• U.S. Army veteran — heavy wheeled vehicle mechanic training
• Delivered continuous-improvement initiatives generating several hundred thousand dollars in annual savings

Why Interview this Candidate?

A hands-on operations leader with 35+ years managing manufacturing, production, warehousing, and facilities, including oversight of up to 550 employees and a $50M budget. Proven record of implementing KPI systems, SOPs, and process improvements that significantly boost throughput, reduce downtime, and cut costs. Brings practical continuous-improvement experience, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on developing high-performing teams ready to improve value-stream performance immediately.