Raleigh T.

Willson
613 Kennington South
Nashville, TN 37214
Home: (615)-883-7525 or Cell: (615)-585-9661
E-mail:
SUMMARY
A high-energy and passionate supply chain and manufacturing professional with a
proven track-record of driving continuous improvement and positively affecting t
he bottom line of organizations. Strategic-thinking leader with a win/win approa
ch to addressing and managing problem resolutions.
Exceptional Team Builder P&L Experienced
Six-Sigma Green Belt Certified ISO9002/ISO14000/TS-16949
Six-Sigma trainer Kanban
WMS/SAP/I2/AS 400 Purchasing/Contract negotiation
Lean Manufacturing/TPS Superb Communicator
HISTORY OF EXPERIENCE
Jacobson Companies (2008 - 2010) Lebanon, TN
Operations Manager
* Responsible for leading an organization of 100 warehousing and transportation
team members
* Developed and managed Profit & Loss metrics to exceed profit goals consistent
ly month to month
* Improved OSHA recordable rate by 200% through training and awareness programs
* Responsible for all facility and equipment maintenance and repair
* Directed improvement projects using Six Sigma methodologies
* Team leader for 5 successful startups for new customers
G&C Industries/Visteon, (2006 - 2007) LaVergne, TN
Warehouse Manager
* Led an organization of 30 team members for receiving, warehousing, replenishm
ent, and shipping functions
* Developed and implemented a cycle counting program-eliminated 2 quarterly inv
entories
* Established a plant-wide safety committee and newsletter with a 200% decrease
in OSHA recorded incidents through enhanced training and job rotation
* Created a forklift training & certification program
* Reduced storage trailer costs by 20K a year
* Developed and implemented a cardboard recycling program
Dell, Inc., (1999 - 2006) Nashville, TN
Materials Manager
* Led an organization of 6 managers and 150 employees.
* Lowered scrap material by 24%.
* Improved the OSHA recorded incident rate by 52%.
* Team lead for OSHA Voluntary Protection Program
* Managed a budget of $2 million dollars with a year to year savings of $100K
* Achieved a Dell-first exemplary SOX audit rating
Warehouse Manager
* Managed a team of 30 employees
* Exceeded Uptime metric of 99% year over year
* Responsible for developing capital expenditure budget programs.
* Sponsored and mentored Six Sigma projects with a 50% direct associate engagem
ent.
* Team lead for the Green Belt project "Heatsink Scrap Reduction," saving the c
ompany $100K.
Warehouse Supervisor
* Managed a team of 20 employees
* Managed a $100 million inventory with 99% accuracy for three stockrooms.
* Created new performance metrics, and developed new standard operating procedu
res.
* Green Belt project member for the "Hard Drive Scrap Reduction Project," savin
g the company $350K
* Developed employees through reviews and coaching.
EDUCATION
University Of Phoenix - Bachelors of Science in Business Management
Draughon's Junior College - Associates of Science in Business Management