WALTER MANN, PMP® 3165 Kingshouse Commons Alpharetta, GA 30022
404-394-2232
[email protected] SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
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Unique combination of experience and expertise in process improvement and management. Degreed mechanical engineer who effectively analyzes processes and solves problems on the manufacturing plant floor. Experienced with ISO and FDA procedures and registration. Experienced manager of programs and projects using domestic and international resources including engineering, construction, manufacturing, and logistics. Project Management Professional (PMP®)-certification number 495823 Eligible to sit for ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt Exam. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROCESS AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTING 2006-present Management Consultant • Alpharetta, GA • Sold and completed medical device manufacturing process audit for Playtex Products. • Completed new product design and process specification for Nonwovens client. • Completed UDSA freezer and process upgrade for food production client. DRAPER AND ASSOCIATES 2006-2008 Senior Consultant • Capital Programs Division, Atlanta, GA Led business process engineering projects at the firm’s engagement with the Atlanta Housing Authority (AHA) as a Special Projects Manager to the Managing Principal. Managed the firm’s engagements with the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Campus Recreation Center (CRC). • Co-authored and edited report enabling Housing Authority of New Orleans to gain legal approval to demolish $400M of substandard housing that was damaged by Katrina. • Wrote CRC ten-year furniture, fixtures, and equipment capital plan. • Analyzed CRC vehicle fleet, developed new strategy, and wrote implementation plan. • Developed and implemented AHA foreclosure workflows, processes, and procedures. • Managed AHA quarterly data reporting, staff increases and reductions. KIMBERLY CLARK CORPORATION 1984-2006 Product and Technology Developer • Global Nonwovens, Roswell, GA, 2001-2006 Led product and process development for nonwovens projects in the United States and internationally. Led development and capital projects at multiple sites. Managed multiple capital projects in Europe totaling $35M. • Implemented low capital inline recycle program saving $.8M per year. • Provided in plant process support for and analysis of first of a kind tooth wipe process resulting in design improvements that reduced capital spending by $.5M. • Qualified process allowing new business in England 3 months ahead of schedule. • Led project team for first of a kind low cost speculative elastomeric process line for global markets and sold the line to Korean customer on a compressed schedule.
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Engineering Team Leader • Paris Diaper Plant, Paris, TX, 1996-2001 Managed the engineering team and outside resources responsible for general plant expansion and process improvement. Managed and scheduled capital projects averaging $20M per year. Managed facility energy program including gas and electrical contracts and hedging instruments. • Saved $1.3M in year one by switching electrical contract to interruptible rate. • Increased material handling system output 20% and avoided $1.9M expenditure. • Led construction and start up team for $8.2M machine addition. • Qualified process to produce diapers containing ointment to drug standards. Project Leader • Lakeview Feminine Care Plant, Neenah, WI, 1995-1996 Operations and engineering team leader responsible for designing and resourcing a production line to allow a new business opportunity in a greenfield facility. • Responsible for replication of existing Class II medical device production line. • Leader of cost savings team responsible for $1.2M per year savings. • Implemented new layout to allow product introduction in 13 months. • Developed process improvement program that increased cutting die life by 130%. Expansion Team Leader • Sealand Mill, Deeside, Wales, 1994 Led installation and checkout team for two new feminine pad lines and support equipment. • Purchased, installed and started up equipment totaling $8M in less than 1 year. • Recruited and trained operations and maintenance personnel in 7 months. Product Development Manager • Kimberly Clark Europe, Deeside, Wales/V’daal, NL, 1993 Led multidisciplinary team that introduced a feminine care product upgrade into Europe. • Moved product from conception to market ahead of schedule in 5 months. • Scope included product testing, product specifications, modification of multiple process lines, product qualification, and managing introduction inventory at multiple locations. Engineering and Maintenance Manager • Sealand Mill, Deeside, Wales, 1991-1993 Built engineering and maintenance department for a greenfield facility. Managed team responsible for turn over and start up of new plant producing Class II medical devices. • Implemented programs to improve product quality and reduce year one costs by $1.5M. • Doubled output by redeploying assets to remove limiters and introducing technology. • Avoided hiring 25 people through use of innovative automation technology. • Led team responsible for ISO 9001 certification and FDA registration. Staff Engineer • Feminine Care Sector, Neenah, WI, 1987-1991 • Led engineering team that introduced new Class II medical device. • Responsible for irradiation of product with high bioburden. • Managed process improvement team responsible for $.8M of material savings. Area Engineer • Beech Island Tissue Mill, Beech Island, SC, 1984-1987 EDUCATION M.B.A., Business Administration, – Leeds University Management School – Leeds, UK
1994
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, – North Carolina State University – Raleigh, NC
1983