Quality Plant
Resume:
Jeremy B. Simpson
Gretna, Virginia 24557
acgizs@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: A position utilizing demonstrative skills in leadership,
management responsibility, effective communication, quality
assurance and problem solving to contribute to the success
and operational improvement of an organization.
EDUCATION: Averett University, Danville, Virginia
BBA Business Administration, GPA 3.9, Summa Cum Laude, Sigma
Beta Delta
Barstow College, Barstow, California
Accounting 1994
Alexander Central High School, Taylorsville, North Carolina
General Education Diploma, June 1992
Six Sigma greenbelt certificate program
Columbia, SC
ISO internal auditor training
Danville, VA
Leaders in Transition
Greensboro, NC
Pre-Leadership Development Course (PLDC)
Ft. Lewis, Washington
Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training for 63B
Ft. Leonard Wood, MO
EMPLOYMENT:
Continuous Improvement Leader
Intertape Polymer Group Inc., Danville, Virginia
March 2012- September 2014
. Led implementation of Intertape Performance System
. Responsible for ~$5million in gross margin improvement
projects
. Helped formulate plant improvement strategy and drove
adherence to the plan
. Mentored pillar teams/leaders; coordinated pillar team
improvement activities
. Facilitated Steering Team meetings
. Conducted or coordinated all Intertape Performance
System education
. Served as liaison between plant and corporate pillar
leaders (ensured alignment)
. Managed Danville facility in absence of the Director of
Operations
. Tracked, reported, and improved on plant financial
losses
. Conducted weekly plant Review and Response meetings with
Operations Group
. Led continuous improvement activities such as root cause
analysis, 5 why analysis, PDCA, value stream maps, waste
walks, 5s, Review and Response sessions, kaizen events
BOPP Films Department Production Manager
Intertape Polymer Group Inc.,
Danville, Virginia, 2008 - March 2012
Managed film production operations
Scheduled production and personnel for department
Improved Safety, Quality and Productivity KPIs
Led and directed employee activities
Led performance improvement teams
6. Participated in department and plant P&L reviews
7. Responsible for equipment upgrades, process and procedural
improvements
8. Responsible for department safety TCIR rating and
implementing safer work
practices
. Ensured OHSA, EPA, and DEQ requirements were met
. Performed annual performance evaluations of supervisors
. Coached, counseled, and disciplined supervisors and
hourly personnel as appropriate
. Developed annual productivity, material usage, capital
spending requests and staffing budgets
Coating Production Supervisor
Intertape Polymer Group Inc., Danville, Virginia,
2006 - 2008
Supervised daily coating operations
Led hot melt and acrylic coating MUV improvement teams
Responsible for quality of coated products to include UL registrations
Participated in six sigma uptime and yield improvement teams
Performed performance evaluations on production personnel
Led ISO internal audit team
Conducted root cause analysis on equipment failures or quality hold
materials
BOPP/Stretch Films Department Production Supervisor
Intertape Polymer Group Inc., Danville, Virginia, 2003
- 2006
. Supervised production activities related to BOPP and
stretch films departments
. Ensured Safety, Quality, and Productivity metrics were
improved
. Participated in production efficiency and yield
improvement initiatives
. Scheduled production and personnel for both departments
. Conducted performance reviews on production personnel
. Participated in annual ISO internal/external audits
BOPP Films Department Lead Operator
Intertape Polymer Group Inc., Danville, Virginia, 2001
- 2003
. Technical troubleshooting of production equipment and
quality defect prevention
. Provided leadership on crew in the absence of crew
supervisor
. Participated in safety, productivity, and quality
improvement teams
. Participated in ISO audits
. Conducted training for line operators and assistants
Stretch Department Blown Line Operator
Intertape Polymer Group Inc., Danville, Virginia,
March 1999 - 2001
. Operated two PE blown film lines and case erector
. Conducted quality testing on finished product
. Participated in production improvement teams
Furniture Manufacturer
Jetton Furniture, Taylorsville, North Carolina,
September 1997- March 1999
Assembled and modified frames
17. Furniture finishing
18. Delivered stock
19. Shipped and received materials and furniture
63B Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
United States Army, Fort Irwin, Barstow, California,
1992-1997
Maintained and serviced a battalion element of wheel and track vehicles
Performed vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance
Conducted educational and training exercises
Combat lifesaver certified
Cross-trained on track vehicles
Maintained inventory of tool room and POL cage
REFERENCES: Available upon request
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