Julian W. Strickland, Jr.

504 SMITHVILLE RD, NORTH · LEESBURG, GEORGIA 31763

PHONE: (229) 759-8081 · CELL: (229) 869-9345

SUMMARY: Solid experience in manufacturing leadership, encompassing process improvement, employee training, project management and quality assurance. Contributing to bottom-line objectives through enhanced efficiency and waste reduction.

EMPLOYMENT

Cooper Tire Company, Albany, Georgia 10/95 to Present

SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT(3/08 to Present): Use Six Sigma methodology to identify projects which will reduce scrap costs and/or improve process capability. Train and mentor Green Belts to use Lean Six Sigma Tools. Lead process improvement teams throughout the plant. Manage projects to reduce waste and/or improve process capability.

QUALITY ENGINEER (3/07 to 3/08): Coordinate purge, sort and release activities to ensure quality product. Maintain compliance to corporate and plant level Quality Management Systems. Lead internal audit program. Collect, analyze and report to plant staff activities pertaining to corrective action, preventive action, and document control systems. Coordinate internal audit program. Lead training throughout facility for compliance to ISO 9001/14001.

LEAN CHAMPION (11/05 to 3/07): Implemented Lean manufacturing tools as applicable toplant processes. Led Lean training: 6S, Lean Simulation, Kaizen, Kanban, TPM, SMED, and error-proofing.

BMS ADMINISTRATOR (02/03 to 11/05): Lead Albany Plant ISO 9001 certification effort: develop plans, lead ISO training, implement systems, audit for compliance, and revise systems as necessary.

LEAN ASSOCIATE (1/02 to 2/03): Lead 6-S, Kaizen and process improvement activities for tire assembly department. Train Lean principles to TA employees.

LEADER- 1ST STAGE TIRE ASSEMBLY (4/00 TO 1/02): Responsible for safe work methods, efficiency and employee development for 1st Stage tire builders, material handlers and trainers. Direct supervisor for 50-60 employees. Responsible for job performance reviews, corrective actions, monitoring scrap and rework, process improvement, new hire training, scheduling, internal communication with operators and department managers.

TIRE BUILDER (1ST STAGE; 2ND STAGE; RMT) (01/97 to 04/00):Assembled components for quality product while consistently achieving high efficiency,perfect attendance, and safe work area.

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE (10/95 to 01/97): Ensure accuracy of tires shipped and received. Inspected product prior to delivery. Trained to use warehouse equipment including forklift, pallet jacks and dock locks.

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United Parcel Service, Albany, Georgia 2/89 to 10/95

PRELOAD SUPERVISOR: Responsible for loading and dispatching 15 to 22 parcel delivery routes. Resolved customer service issues as needed. Supervised 12 loaders. Responsible for scheduling, training, performance reviews, safety, and employee development.

US Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma 6/83 to 6/87

PERSHING MISSILE CREW MEMBER (15E): Honorable Discharge as Specialist E-4.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Results drivenleader.Consistently maintains safe and efficient workplace.
  • Effective communicator. Regularly provides training/ presentations to plant management, department crews, and operators.
  • Excellent computer skills to include Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with Infinity data collection software and ETQ management software.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

American Society for Quality: Certified Quality Improvement Associate- CQIA (2005)

University of Kentucky: Lean Systems Certification (2006)

Registrar Accreditation Board (RAB), Certified Lead Internal Auditor for ISO 9001 (2006)

Registrar Accreditation (RAB), Certified Internal Auditor for ISO 14001 (2003)

EDUCATION

M.S. - Management, Concentration in HR Management, TroyUniversity - TroyAlabama (2004)

B.A. - Organizational Leadership, LaGrangeCollege - LaGrange, Georgia (2002)

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