Ron Busby

Experience

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  PepsiCo

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2007

  Operations Manager

  I supervised daily operations for a staff of 100 people across three shifts. We improved production scheduling to meet customer demand by 60% and saved $50K annually by implementing plant waste processes. The plant achieved cost plan for 52 weeks by creating a spending and labor tracking tools.

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  AGC Group

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Plant Manager / Operations Excellence Manager

  Directed and implemented lean manufacturing process, 6S employee audits, RMA Quality programs, and Safety Committee while managing overall day-to-day operations.• Raised productivity 30%, $100,000 annually, by utilizing Local Green Belt experts.• Delivered Employee Plant cleanliness and employee ownership with 6S audits• Reduced Customer rejects 80% and boosted Customer Service ratings by initiating an RMA program.• Led Safety Committee and the Plant went 700+ days’ accident free and passed OSHA audit. Show less

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  Lowe's Companies, Inc.

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Department Manager

  Contract assignment to direct lumber department including staffing and inventory.• Introduced cross team monthly inventory audits and reduced man-hours by 40% through introduction of the Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory system

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  Revlon

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

  Operations Manager

  Guided labor efficiency and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for the entire plant with a keen focus on raising standards of operations, risk management, safety, and overall performance. • Improved operations 15%, $300K annually by leading cross-functional task force to identify weaknesses and restructure processes for optimal results.• Increased GMP 20%, maintained excellent safety scores through the employment of audit sheets for each shift. • Enhanced plant morale and efficiency with employee incentives; hired and mentored three new supervisors and promoted two long term employees. Show less

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  Itel

  Jan 2016 - Feb 2024

  Spearhead the implementation of lean strategies to eliminate waste, improve customer satisfaction and market share and improve overall lab performance. The team consisted of 50 people and the lean implementation budget was $3K. • Trained Operations Managers on implementing Kuta system lean process that reduced waste 30% and increased capacity 80% with current headcount.• Performed process mapping and root cause analysis on multiple processes; reduced cycle time by 57% and increased efficiency 65% in the first three months. Show less Masterminded a culture of continuous improvement and a strict, collaborative adherence to the operational budget and KPIs. Identified, trained, and promoted high potential tenured employees. • Planned and executed strategic plans for operations. Grew revenue 54% over prior year, gross profit 41% over prior year and EBITA 41% over prior year.• Developed key talent and promoted tenured employees to Operations Managers and increased employee morale and staff retention which resulted in a 30% increase in production efficiency. Show less Facilitated a tiered workforce labor program to help manage KPIs, improve training, and develop career path for each department, Reorganized staffing to better leverage individual strengths, increase scheduling flexibility, and over-achieve budgeted labor and KPI targets. Implemented Lean Process while obtaining a Lean Certification and receiving Lean Champion of the Year.• Provided double digit increases in department and individual efficiencies, reduced overtime by 30% YOY, saving $100K.• Modernized lean process and reduced delivery time to the customer by 62.5%, reduced waste by 70%. Show less

  • Director of Continuous Improvement

    Jan 2023 - Feb 2024

  • Director of Operations

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Senior Operations Manager

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2021
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  Spearheaded a lean culture of positive and collaborative change so businesses can flourish.

  Feb 2024 - May 2024

  Pursuing Director of Operations/ Continuous Improvement opportunity
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  Kraft Heinz

  May 2024 - now

  Continuous Improvement Manager