David Williamson
West Fork,AR
Summary
Dynamic manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Manager
Bekaert
09.2018 - Current
- Direct management and responsibility for safety, productivity, and quality for 3 departments.
- Seven direct reports and 105 operators
- Established plan and execution of plant expansion that accounts for one third of total output. New machinery, safety risk assessments, training of personnel, and documentation.
- Directed best practice sharing and two-way learning from Rogers plant to global organization.
Local/Regional Change Agent
Bekaert
04.2015 - 09.2018
- Led plant transformation projects in order to reduce expenses, increase capacity, improve way of working, and provide structure for continuous improvement.
- Responsible for $14MM in cost reductions and contribution margin increases.
- Created data packages from P&L to target high improvement potential areas, and developed projects based on bottom up idea generation.
- Trained with McKinsey & Associate consulting agency for 1 year on modified TMS methodology.
- Provided coaching for improvement to all levels of plant personnel.
Process Engineer
Bekaert
03.2010 - 04.2015
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in production and maintenance costs and developed strategies to reduce expenses.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses, reduced scrap by 25%.
- Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
- Visited client sites to troubleshoot issues and provide one-on-one training.
Senior Product Engineer
Exide Technologies
03.2003 - 03.2010
- Responsible for redesign of Flooded Classic product line.
- Project management and execution of multiple large capital projects.
- Created specifications and work instructions for all new products.
- Directed testing program and developed sales literature.
- Designed tooling and manufacturing work cells according to Lean principles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05.2002
Skills
Strong Written/Verbal Communication
Project Management
TMS/BMS Lean Systems
Taguchi DOE
QRCI Problem Solving
8D Claim Handling
Coaching for Performance
SPC
Financial Management
Union Experience
Timeline
Department Manager
Bekaert
09.2018 - Current
Local/Regional Change Agent
Bekaert
04.2015 - 09.2018
Process Engineer
Bekaert
03.2010 - 04.2015
Senior Product Engineer
Exide Technologies
03.2003 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Arkansas
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