Continuous Process Improvement Leader in Columbia SC Resume Jeff Sheetz

JEFF SHEETZ
West Columbia, SC 29170, Cell: 803.237.9494, [email protected]
OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE & MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT

Six Sigma Master Black Belt / Lean Manufacturing /Manufacturing Engineering
Business-driven Manufacturing Management Professional with an MBA, delivering timely outstanding returns, increasing
profitability, reducing costs/wastes, and improving performance resulting in bottom line profits and organizational excellence.
Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt implementing continuous improvement initiatives and orchestrating change across
manufacturing operations and production environments. Deep understanding of Lean/JIT Manufacturing, waste elimination, Six
Sigma and transactional continuous improvement methodology. A highly driven individual with excellent management and
communication skills, outstanding employee relations (all levels) and solid business acumen.
Continuous Process Improvement
Program/Project Management
Leader/Mentor/Practitioner
EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Master of Business Administration, The Pennsylvania State University, 1991
B.S. Industrial & Systems Management Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University
Master Black Belt Certification, SBTI (Sigma Breakthrough Technologies Inc., TX), 2005
Lean Practitioner Certification, TE Connectivity, 2008; Tyco Intl Black Belt & Lean Leader Certifications, 2004 & 2005
APICS, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), 2012
Responsible for developing and embedding a culture of continuous improvement including leader accountability in
multiple business units within 3 companies over the last 10 years (received several performance bonuses).
Lean Deployments include: 3P Facility Layout event & sequential Assembly Consolidation Project (31 Kaizens)-2014;
SMED Changeover Shin Event13 Kaizens over 2.5 months-2013; Replenishment Pull System, T-22 Splice Connectors-2012;
TPM APEX Initiative-2012; Error Proof Initiative, RockHill-2011; Value Stream Mapping Project, Lickdale site-2010;
Replenishment Pull Systems, Eurocard Product-2011 and Low-Pro Header Product, RockHill-2010; 3P Facility Layout event,
AMP Aerospace facility-2006; Mixed Pull System and Assembly layout, Modu Connectors, Hermosillo, Mexico-2009.
Tyco International Global Innovation Team Award Plating Line Process Changeover Project, Tyco, Inc., 2008
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
SBTI (Sigma Breakthrough Technologies, Inc.), San Marcos, TX, (www.sbtionline.com)..........................................................2015-Present
*** SBTI is a global management company specializing in consultation and deployment of powerful business and process
improvement methodologies; SBTI delivers innovative and sustainable business process excellence solutions.
Senior Lean-Six Sigma Practitioner
Contract with Agrium Inc., a major retail supplier of agricultural products and services in North America and a leading global
wholesale producer of agricultural nutrients. Implemented successful Lean transformation to mine and mill operations in
Van Scoy, Saskatchewan, including reliable ore supply optimized scheduling, tiered management accountability and structured
mentoring actions throughout the operations leadership team to sustain the 45% gains achieved in productivity.
APEX TOOL GROUP, POWER TOOLS DIVISION, Lexington, SC, (www.apexpowertools.com)..................................2012-2015
*** Apex Power Tools serves a multitude of global markets, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, industrial
manufacturing, oil and gas, rail and shipbuilding.
Business System Leader
Facilitated organizational Policy Deployment and managed Action Planning to achieve site Objectives, resulting in Shin/
Kaizen events, 2013 productivity gain from 38% to 48.5% EOY; 2014 additional gain to 59.1% using concept of Focus cells,
Lost-time escalation process, pareto & 5-Why techniques, a $3.27 million savings to the company over the 2 year period.
TE CONNECTIVITY, Rock Hill, SC Campus, (www.te.com).........................................................................................2006-2012
*** TE Connectivity Ltd. designs and manufactures connectivity and sensor solutions for a variety of industries including
automotive, industrial equipment, data communication systems, aerospace and defense.
Continuous Improvement Manager/Master Black Belt (2 facilities, 800 person operation)
Introduced error proofing techniques and reduced failure cost rate from 7.02% to 2.44% resulting in $1.96 Million
savings. Responsible for total continuous improvement activities for campus including cost savings goal and mentoring 33
Six Sigma belts. Planned & facilitated 21 Lean Kaizen events per year. Facilitated company-wide Shin event on this campus.
Received project leader performance bonus for lean transformation work at the TE Lickdale, PA facility.
JEFF SHEETZ
West Columbia, SC 29170, Cell: 803.237.9494, [email protected]
OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE & MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT

Professional Experiences Continued
TE CONNECTIVITY, Rock Hill, SC Campus, CONT.
Completed company-wide Lean practitioner hands-on training program in 2008, including several lean Value-stream
transformations to achieve company lean practitioner certification. Traveled to multiple TE facilities in Pennsylvania and
Massachusetts to oversee company-wide Lean initiative. Company Global Innovation award for Plating line improvements.
TYCO, INC. (formerly AMP), Mt. Joy, PA, (www.tyco.com).....................................................................................2002-2006
Master Black Belt / Black Belt
Tyco Intl Six-Sigma Black Belt Certification (Exceeding $500,000 Project Savings and Mentor/Teach requirements). Master
BB training completed August, 2004 (8 weeks). Administered Six-Sigma program for GIC organization of Tyco Electronics.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
AMP, Inc., AEROSPACE & GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS, Mt. Joy, PA.......1995-2002
Product Team Manager
Profit and Loss responsibility for ARINC connector segment of AMPs Aerospace business, including engineering and
manufacturing oversight. Total responsibility for quality, delivery, costs and customer satisfaction. Involved with Military,
ISO and Boeing specifications including active participation in the aerospace industry standards committee.
Supervisor of Manufacturing Planning, Harrisburg, PA.
Directed team that developed a computerized quoting system with global AMP applications ($1,080,000 in savings) and
assisted in contract manufacturing negotiations that resulted in $958,500 annual savings to AMP. Coordinated production
moves to AMP's production facility in Mexico, including governmental documentation and on-site training. Responsible for
multi-facility production planning including Far East and Mexico sites, rate analysis and automated cost evaluations.
Production Supervisor, Harrisburg, PA.
Duties: Supervised a three-shift cable assembly operation. Successfully managed production growth from 11,000 to 26,000
assemblies per month (185-475 people) during a 7 month time period. Responsible for safety, quality, delivery schedules
and manufacturing costs. Pursued and obtained ISO certification for the facility.
*** Other positions include: Supervisor of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, Supervisor of Production &
Materials Control, and Sr. Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, all of AMP, Inc., Harrisburg, PA.
AFFILIATIONS HONORS COURSES DELIVERED

Penn State University Part-time Instructor, Project Management; 1997-2006;
Industry Advisory Board for Engineering Education @ Penn State; President 1998/99
PSU Industrial Engineering IPAC Board, University Park, PA; 2004-2012;
Junior Achievement Executive Board Member, Catawba Region, SC; 2006-2012;
Certified Basic MOST Instructor (Time Measurement System); Instructor Cross-Cultural Adaptation Course; 1992-2002;
Passed Pennsylvania's Engineering-in-Training (EIT) Exam
Courses Developed and Delivered:
Project Management, PSU Management Development Program (Adv. Degree);
Project Management & Communications in Business Courses, PSU Lancaster & Great Valley Campus (Developed Courses);
Lean Design for Six Sigma Black Belt Material for Tyco Electronics; Six Sigma Black Belt Material for Tyco Electronics
Six Sigma Green Belt Material for Tyco Electronics; Lean TEOA Program 13 Lean Tools for Tyco Electronics;
Cross Culture Training for Inter-Varsity CF, Madison, WI;
Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Courses, various Elementary & High Schools, SC
*** Pre-Degree Experience during College: Engineering Assistant; Kenya, Africa
Maintenance Mechanic; Armstrong World Industries, two summers

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JEFF SHEETZ

West Columbia, SC 29170, Cell: 803.237.9494, [email protected]

OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE & MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT

EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS ACCOMPLISHMENTS

West Columbia, SC 29170, Cell: 803.237.9494, [email protected]

OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE & MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT

AFFILIATIONS HONORS COURSES DELIVERED

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