Robb Lenardson

Experience

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  Aeroquip Corp.

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1998

  Held 5 positions of increasing responsibility in accounting and financial analysis at 3 different locations. Responsibilities included general accounting support; information systems support; month-end closings; profit planning; and management, government and regulatory reporting.Accomplishments:- Developed training program for software for internal accounting professionals. Taught regular classes at corporate office and at locations throughout the U.S. and in several other countries.- Developed automated cash accounting process Show less

  • Manufacturing Process Technician

    Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  • Accountant/Financial Analyst

    Jan 1984 - Jan 1997
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  Eaton Corporation

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2003

  Manufacturing Leader

  Responsible for cost, quality and delivery of product; developing and meeting annual budgets; capacity analysis; developing staff and shop floor employees; safety; and continual improvement.Accomplishments:- Developed training materials for line and group leaders- Reduced annual labor cost of primary product line by average of $400K per year through product and process design changes- Reduced scrap 25%- Reduced WIP through lean scheduling methods and improved material flow (kanban, Heijunka)- Led or participated in 20+ kaizen events at New Haven and at customer and supplier locations. Trained kaizen participants and future kaizen leaders in Lean concepts and implementation process.- Successfully implemented kanban, heijunka, poka-yoke, jidoka, one-piece flow, level loading, work balancing, standardized work, 5S, and SMED- Developed new production control tools – non-financial measures, build plans and capacity models- Interim Operations Manager at Siloam Springs, AR (2002) - Oversight of plant closure - Coordinated move of assembly lines to New Haven - Coordinated outsourcing of machining operations Show less

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  Parker Hannifin

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Responsible for managing and developing staff through promotion of team concepts, coaching, counseling, retaining, mentoring, training and talent management.Accomplishments:- Increased sales per employee by 20% while reducing overtime by 19%- Reduced variable spending (excluding wages) by 15%- Reduced internal DPPM in all major product lines by 23% to 80%- Improved on-time delivery from 62% to 82%- Increased operating earnings by 8.6 points- Reduced inventory by 13%- Reduced square footage by 28%- Managed successful transition to Value Stream structure- Implemented visual management tools Show less Responsible for Quality and Environmental Management Systems; providing direction for continual improvement process; managing customer interface and problem resolution; APQP; incoming inspection; and gage design and control functions.Accomplishments:- Developed and instructed root cause analysis training- Managed transition to ISO9000:2000- Changed from inspection to process auditing- Implemented new software (QSi) to help manage QMS- Streamlined problem resolution process for shortened response time Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  • Quality Manager

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2004
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  Meridian Automotive Systems

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Plant Manager

  Essential functions include profitably growing the business to meet Corporate goals; establishing and maintaining premier customer service; driving Lean initiatives; ensuring adequate inventory management; improving quality; and budgeting.Responsible for managing and developing staff of managers through promotion of team concepts, coaching, counseling, mentoring, and training.Accomplishments:- Reduced overtime by 70%- Reduced direct labor cost by 16%- Reduced indirect labor cost by 10%- Reduced variable spending (excluding wages) by 16%- Improved external quality from 1926 PPM to 192 PPM- Improved on-time delivery from 81% to 97%- Increased operating earnings by 11.8 points- Implemented visual management tools Show less

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  International School of Cascais

  Aug 2008 - Jun 2012

  Secondary Math/Science Teacher

  Primarily responsible for teaching high school level mathematics and science, including: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry. Teach other subjects as needed, including World History, Cultural Geography, various High School Bible courses, Drama, Speech, Remedial Math (4th-6th grade level), and 7th/8th grade Math and Life Science.Additional Responsibilities as High School Coordinator:- Oversight of the HS/MS program including reinforcing rules and policies to students- Facilitating communication between parents and teachers- Preparing report cards and official transcripts- Supervising and coordinating weekly chapels- Scheduling (half days, semester exams, etc.)- Evaluating and approving field trips- Maintaining the High School Student Handbook. Show less

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  COOKSON HILLS

  Jul 2012 - now

  - Teach Mathematics (7th Grade Math through Pre-Calculus) and Independent Living Skills (including Personal Financial)- Head Coach, HS Girls' Volleyball- Head Coach, HS Girls' Basketball- Mentor after-school business, drama, and music clubs- Coordinate ACSI Certification process

  • Dean of Students

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Mathematics Teacher - Junior High and High School

    Jul 2012 - May 2023