CV Six Sigma, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing. Over 25 Years experience in pipetrades

Resume built for oil and gas job opportunities by a jobseeker with experience in Six Sigma, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing. Over 25 Years experience in pipetrades - would you like to offer this candidate a job/contract employment?

CV/Resume ID no.: 76156
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Management within fours years from Baker College in 2003 with honors (Magna Cum Laude) in Flint Michigan, while being a full time employee and attaining a GPA of 3.88 reflects Larry ‘s diligence and commitment to success. Continuing his commitment to improving his skills and self-development, he has completed courses and programs in Six Sigma, Project Scheduling, and Project Management. In addition, having over 25 years combined experience in mechanical-contracting, the piping trades, and the automotive industries has given him the skills that are a cut above the average technician. Having maintained contractor status in the State of Ohio, as a Master Plumber since 1986, and operating a small part-time business, allowed him to develop skills needed to be an effective leader while attaining numerous non-bid contracts. This includes the ability to successfully communicate verbal and written technical information.

He is has also successfully trained and mentored others in these industries while developing an excellent reputation and track record of success by all those who know and have done business with him.

He is extremely confident that he can be an asset while making a profound contribution to any firm.

An interview can be arranged to further discuss my qualifications. He is available for an interview at a mutually convenient time.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Career Overview
Building Trades Construction
A degreed, apprenticeship trained professional with over 20 years experience in the Building Trades (Piping Trades) Construction Industry on primarily industrial and commercial projects. Some of the major new construction projects having national recognition that I had the proud opportunity to be a part of are:

Cleveland Hopkins Airport
NASA Glenn Research Center
Eaton Center
Tower City (Terminal Tower) Renovation
Blackhills Energy Power Plant (WY)
Daimler/Chryler Corporation
Cleveland Clinic
Perry Nuclear Power Plant
Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant
Ford Motor Company
Union Carbide

Along with my field expertise, I also have a solid understanding regarding project politics and ethics, project planning and measurement, project management body of knowledge, and project closure.

Automotive Manufacturing
With 9 years in the Automotive Industry, I have experience and comprehension of Earned Value Performance Measurement, Gantt Charts, Network Scheduling, Work Breakdown Structure, and Cost-Volume Analysis. Over the past 12 months, our Productivity Improvement Team at Ford Motor Company has implemented cost savings, preventative maintenance schedules, and Value-Added functions to over 50 areas at our site. We have done this by understanding the stages of team development, project estimating, project planning, control, and the use of data analysis tools.
I have the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of management, supervision, vendors and support staff. Have an excellent customer service attitude, interpersonal skills, and written communication skills through:
Writing of weekly newsletter articles detailing productivity team progress and achievements.
Editor of periodic underground publication informing the workforce about changes and issues that affect the automotive industry.
Team Spokesman during business proposals, reporting, and presentations.

Professional Experience

NASA/Glenn Research Center
Call Henry Inc.
21000 Brookpark Road Cleveland, OH 44135 Contact Richard Olinek, 216-443-4000

Master Plumber, Facilities Maintenance, 08/2007-Present

Maintaining and monitoring of facilities which include environmental pollution control systems, waste water treatment, actuators, hydraulic, pneumatic, semi-conductor, plumbing, heating, steam, gas, potable and non-potable fluid systems, air, oils, coolants, pumps, fuel, lubrication, chemical, process, and all piping distribution systems.

Recording data for utility monitoring including back flow prevention, environmental protection, gas combustion safety, and fire protection systems.

Modification of system assemblies

Performing construction of mechanical piping systems and related equipment required for the installation of new or modified equipment, environmental control systems, waste water treatment facilities and other systems.



Ford Motor Company,
Cleveland Manufacturing Site
5600 Henry Ford Blvd, Brookpark, Ohio 44140 216-676-7081 Contact Kirt Ludwig
Productivity Improvement Analyst, 11/2000-03/2007

Mission: Lead analyst and part of a 13 member Productivity Improvement Team committed to Ford Motor Company's "Way Forward" and have implemented cost savings of $4,599,650 at the Brookpark facility over a 12-month period by:

First, determining the Six Sigma business case for each project, including strategic planning, the voice of the customer (VOC), quality function deployment (QFD), benchmarking, and financial investment concerns.

Execution of the Ford Motor Company's FPS (Ford Production System), DMAIC and Six Sigma methodologies, which include:

Formal weekly discussions of production requirements with management, engineering, supervision, production, technicians, and crafts in areas throughout the site.

Periodic evaluations of production and assembly lines in order to recommend quality improvement strategies

Value Stream and Process Mapping to track the sequence of product lines
Present state mapping of systems, as they already exist.
Future state mapping for developing improved core disciplines required for Lean Manufacturing.
Identification of systems constraints and deliver processes to eliminate them.
Locating areas of waste and develop methods for minimization

Determining the depth of process inputs that affect production (mechanical, electrical, system, personnel).
Use of tools to monitor the process (static and dynamic)
Determined the best process capable of meeting requirements

Handling process parameters using statistical and non-statistical techniques
Testing methodologies for decision making - when and when not to adjust
Use of Process behavior tools

Innovations that reduce variation and increase customer satisfaction
Design of experiments (DOE)

Implement findings to manage and maintain improvements realized through successful projects
Control charts (various types and innovative uses of)
Capability studies

Report key elements of success to upper management
Documentation of data
Determine which successful processes can be used or modified for other areas
Develop “Single Point Lessons” for support staff on modified system operation

Development and the initiation of processes for continuous improvement.

Presentations of business cases to higher level managers of departmental areas to encourage the improvements of equipment and product lines.

Use of other key tools such as cause and effect diagrams, check-sheets, scatter diagrams, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and force field analysis. Advanced Six Sigma tools such as sampling, analysis of variance (ANOVA), hypothesis testing, control charts, and probability distributions.

Plumber/Pipe-fitter, Production Systems Installations, Preventive Maintenance, and Troubleshooting

Guaranteeing the service, installation, maintenance and repair of automotive manufacturing and related equipment.

Maintaining and monitoring of plant facilities which include environmental pollution control systems, waste water treatment, actuators, hydraulic, pneumatic, semi-conductor, plumbing, heating, steam, gas, potable and non-potable fluid systems, air, oils, coolants, pumps, fuel, lubrication, chemical, process, and all piping distribution systems and equipment related to the automotive manufacturing process.

Recording data for utility monitoring including back flow prevention, environmental protection, gas combustion safety, and fire protection systems.

Modification of system assemblies while implementing Ford Motor Company's FPS (Ford Production System) standards.

Performing construction of mechanical piping systems and related equipment required for the installation of new or modified automotive production manufacturing equipment, environmental control systems, waste water treatment facilities and other systems related to automotive manufacturing.



Daimler/Chrysler Corporation Detroit Axle Plant
6700 Lynch Road, Detroit, Michigan 48234
Skilled Trades Plumber/Pipe-fitter, Production/Preventive Maintenance Team 3/1998-11/2000

Lead craftsman responsible for guaranteeing service, installation, maintenance and repair of automotive manufacturing equipment including related, fuel, chemical, oil, coolant and lubrication distribution piping systems, and the installation and maintenance and of pneumatic, hydraulic, and semi-conductor control systems.

Training of personnel and coordination of skilled trades apprentices and technicians in the maintenance of various automotive manufacturing components, systems and equipment.

Scheduling of Preventive Maintenance operations

Construction of new or modified system assemblies while implementing Daimler Chrysler’s Quality Production System (QPS) standards.

Cleveland Plumbers Local #55
980 Keynote Cir, Cleveland, Ohio, 44131 (216) 459-2900 Contact Rob Rybak
Various Projects Regional Northern Ohio Area
Plumbing, Master Technician/Independent Contractor 4/1994-3/1998

Project development and quality installation as a Master Plumber on primarily commercial and industrial projects (including site, underground, rough-in, and finish) of plumbing and mechanical piping systems of all kinds, including but not limited to portable water, sanitary, natural gas, air, medical and lab gases, vent, and other types of process piping, equipment appliances and related control devices, testing, backflow protection and piping layout and design.

Installations constructed to State of Ohio Building Code standards.

Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget

Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates

Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress against established schedules

Represent company on matters such as business services, union contracts negotiation and regulate health and safety policies

Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients

Hire and supervise the activities of subcontractors and subordinate staff

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority
1441 West 25th Street • Cleveland, Ohio 44113 (216) 348-4925
Supervisor, Central Maintenance 11/1991-4/1994

Key Coordinator for this federally funded housing agency responsible for developing and maintaining work schedules between the Plumbing Dept. and Heating Dept. in order to sustain unimpeded workflow of plumbing, heating, and piping systems in low, multi-level and high raise apartment complexes. Coordinated countywide operations for maintaining sanitary, portable water, gas, fire protection, sewer, steam boilers, related controls and equipment. Assisted contractors on renovation projects to apartment complexes and service facilities. Organization and revisions of Building plans and drawings. Developed, designed and over-saw the construction of plumbing and mechanical systems in the renovation of CMHA headquarters, and other projects throughout the Agency. Received an Extraordinary Achievement in Excellence Award in 1993 .

Organization and implementation of daily work schedules, conflict resolutions with tenants

Supervision and management 34 member workforce for emergency service and repair work

Interviewing and development of support staff.

Cleveland Plumbers Local #55
980 Keynote Cir, Cleveland, Ohio, 44131 (216) 459-2900 Contact Rob Rybak
Various Projects Regional Northern Ohio Area
Building Trades Plumber 10/1978-9/1991

Began formal plumbing apprenticeship training. Achieved journeyman and contractor status during this period. New construction, industrial and commercial.

Education, Certifications, Professional Associations & Affiliations

Post Baccalaureate Certificate Project Management, Baker College, 2007
Project Management Fundamentals and Application, Miami (OH) University 2006
Virtual Factory Training, UAW/Ford 2006
Bachelor of Science Degree, Baker College, Industrial Management June 2000-June 2003
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification UAW/Ford 2002
Combustion Safety Certification UAW/Ford 2002
Associate of Science Degree, Baker College, Industrial Technology September 1999- June 2000
State of Ohio Plumbing Contractor License (Master Plumber) 1986
United Association of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Certified Apprenticeship October 1978-June 1982
State of Ohio Backflow License 2003
American Society for Quality 2006
(OH) Cleveland Mechanical Contractors Association 2002
(OH) Cleveland Plumbers Local #55 1978-Present

Auto Cad 2003, Microsoft Project 2003, MS Power Point, Outlook, Word, Excel, Access.

Installation of mechanical piping systems and heavy equipment maintenance. Experienced with various methods for installing piping and tubing including but not limited to: threaded, solvent weld, brazing, victaulic, no hub, carbon steel, cast iron copper, PVC, carbon steel, stainless steel, drain, waste sewer, vent. Experienced with heavy machinery service, maintenance and repair, hydraulics, pneumatics, steam, hot water, natural gas, acid and chemical, fuel, oils, lubrication, waste water treatment, valves, pumps, fixtures, backflow, instrumentation, actuators, semi-conductor systems, and other equipment.

A solid understanding of OHSA standards, Health and Safety requirements, Ergonomic concerns, and Construction Building Codes (State of Ohio). Knowledge of the major elements of a quality system such as the cost of non-quality, variation, total employee involvement (TEI), and ISO 9000, ISO 14000Solid understanding of Project management Body of Knowledge. Experienced with lean manufacturing techniques and Six Sigma methodologies. Presentation skills to effectively share successes and ideas. Understanding of the importance of developing and working with Teams. Team building and negotiations.