Bernie Weaver is relocating from North Carolina to Tucson, Arizona for his wife's health issues. He has over 15 years of experience implementing lean manufacturing principles through kaizen events and as a kaizen technician. Currently he works as a distribution planner planning shipping schedules and ensuring on-time delivery. He is pursuing an AAS in Business Administration from Forsyth Technical Community College.

1. Bernie Weaver
9971 E. Speedway Blvd., APT. # 4103
Tucson, AZ 85748 United States
336-817-0049
bweaverjr@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE SUMMARY
• Relocating to Tucson, AZ for the dryer heat, due to wife's health issues from North Carolina.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
 Self-motivated, learns quickly and works well with others. Ability to follow directions and able to work with
no/minimal supervision. Knowledgeable in Lean manufacturing, Lean-Sigma, implementing JIT, Jidoka, production
smoothing, Takt Time, Pull system. one-piece flow, Visual management, 5S. Knowledgeable with Lean tools including
but not limited to Customer Demand, Enhanced Spaghetti Diagram, Flow Mapping, Value Stream mapping, Cause &
Effect Diagram, Quality Map, Time Analysis, Comparative Analysis, Gemba Walk & A3 Reports. Skilled in Internet
access and navigation. Knowledge of use of office equipment including; computers, copiers, fax machines,
communication equipment. Experienced in PC software including- Microsoft Windows (3.x-95-98, XP), Works,
Office- Word, Excel and Power Point, Outlook, Lotus Notes 7, Adobe Acrobat 8, Snag-it Software, Sequence SWI
Software. Qualified in use of production software, ex. MATTEC/ SynQuest VPI, AS-400 MRP. Experienced in use of
the American Pro-Pipe Universal Modular Steel System in application of lean manufacturing principles and ergonomic
enhancements to work cells. Specialties: Lean Production System. Kaizen Methodology, Lean Principles, Day 1
Training, use of Lean tools during events, facilitation of Kaizen events, planning, establishing goals, establishing team
members. Specializing in documentation of results and sustainment tracking, supply purchasing and tracking, plant
participation tracking, Standard Work, Kanban creation and maintenance. Kaizen promotion to all levels of
management and throughout the plant through the (KPO) Kaizen Promotion Office.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hayward Industries, Inc. 336-712-9900 1 Hayward Industrial Drive, Clemmons, North Carolina 27012
Distribution Planner February 2015 – Present
 Extensive use of work management and distribution systems (WMS), the ability to manage high volume work levels,
adherence to distribution specifications and practices , and a clear understanding and application of corporate policies
and procedures including customer routing guides and any specific export guidelines.
 Communicates directly with carriers to schedule equipment during high volume periods.
 Plan, execute, and monitor daily waving schedules based on changing business needs and operational constraints.
 Compile daily backorder/backlog data as requested.
 Requires frequent and precise communication skills to keep customer service and supervision informed of the status of
shipments.
 Work closely with operations and customer service to ensure smooth work flow.
 Prepare and distribute daily the wave planning reports for operations.
 Manage daily expedite process and communicate with distribution management to alert of priorities and/or potential
problems.
 Ensure appropriate distribution channels are utilized to gain most cost effective method of transportation.
 Track, analyze, and report on key KPI's for On-Time Performance.
 Interface with Customer Service, Sales and Planning to ensure timely order promising and fulfillment.
 Prioritize and process special orders, same day and void/delete/change requests.
 Continuously improve and refine replenishment strategy to achieve corporate objectives.
Kaizen Technician Nov 2006 – January 2015
 Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
 Provide advice or training to other technicians.
 Promote Kaizen methodology, lean manufacturing principles and Hayward Global Production System through all
departments and levels of employees, administer day 1 training of Kaizen events, facilitate event or project, document
results, create and deliver presentation to management. Facilitate events, teaching Lean manufacturing, Lean Sigma,
implementing JIT, Jidoka, production smoothing, Takt Time, Pull system, One-piece flow, Waste elimination, Visual
management, 5S, using SKB, BPK, TPM format events. Use of such tools as Customer Demand, Enhanced Spaghetti
Diagram, Flow Mapping, Cause & Effect Diagram, Quality Map, Time Analysis, Comparative Analysis, Gemba Walk
& A3 Reports. Create and maintain standard work documentation. Use databases to audit and maintain Supermarket
9971 E. Speedway Blvd., APT # 4103 Tucson, AZ 85748 United States 336-817-0049 bweaverjr@gmail.com

2. information, Kanban, 5'S and SOP information. Work with department managers to expand Kaizen principles, follow
up on 30-day homework items and track sustainment from events. Improve quality, reduce waste, and reduce space
through implementation of lean manufacturing principles and Kaizen methodology. Develop and maintain continuous
improvement activities in all areas of operation of a manufacturing facility. Publish Lean Talk newsletter for Clemmons
facility highlighting Clemmons Lean activities and achievements. Train and mentor KPO rotational trainees in Lean,
Kaizen methodology and continuous improvement activities. To date have participated on over 160 events, totaling
over 4,500 hours of training in Lean tools and principles implementation in a manufacturing environment.
Area Lead Sep 2004 – Nov 2006
 Provided administrative assistance to the molding shift supervisor, assuring machines assigned are producing a quality
product as described by BOM, SOP, DOS, OQI. Check AS-400 for job orders, BOM, DOS updates and supply
requirements. Train operators, organize work area, manage supplies, ensure operators have required gauges or mating
parts, move finished goods, check labels, count, packaging, update & maintain QCDS boards, coordinate changeovers
in Mattec/ SynQuest VPI software, monitor scrap, quality issues. Coordinate with planners to ensure product
production and maintain stock of required parts. Prepare job packets, material requisition, work orders, labor and
rework reports as needed in assigned area. Monitor safety and housekeeping for assigned area. Assist supervisor with
any other projects as needed.
Relief Operator Sep 2003 – Sep 2004
 Coordinate, and order supplies for machines, relieve operators, train operators, maintain quality standards, and fill out
paperwork as needed. Verify scrape reports, print labels and move tickets for finished products.
Machine Operator Dec 2001 – Sep 2003
 Operate injection molding machine, inspect parts, assemble and count parts and box for warehouse, assemble and test
parts following QA procedures. Inspect parts for QA standards on first run pieces and hourly, check threads to ensure
proper fit as needed. Assist QA with rework, using calipers, gauges, job standards sheets and BOM, SOP printouts.
Lexington Furniture Industries Lexington, North Carolina 27292
Repairman/Assistant Supervisor Jan 1985 – Jul 2001
 Supervise section of assembly line while maintaining production schedule and high quality standards.
 Supervise inspection and repair area, implemented QC standards using tape measure, gauges, and visual inspection.
 Coordinate materials, train associates on assembly positions, complete paperwork as necessary.
 Produce work instructions Book for case assembly for Quality Control Engineer.
 Design pages and assembled Case Specification Books.
 Assess and repair damaged cases and drawers.
 Sand and smooth dovetail joints on drawers.
 Experience with various tools including air guns (nail, stapler, pin), drills, screwdrivers, and sander.
EDUCATION
FORSYTH TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE Winston Salem, North Carolina United States
AAS Business Administration Candidate, May 2018
 Project Management Intro To Business Logistics management
 Business Law 1 Business Law II International Business
 Principles of Management
TBM LEANSIGMA INSTITUTE, TIME BASES MANAGEMENT Durham, North Carolina United States
SKBIT, Shop-floor Kaizen Breakthrough Instructor Training, April 2007
 Critical kaizen week day one instructor training for shop floor materials that will set the foundation for dramatic
improvement and successful culture change at the start of each kaizen event.
 Train-the-trainer workshop designed to teach participants how to deliver TBM’s one-day lean training, an essential
component of facilitating kaizen events. Participants hone public speaking skills and learn how to address the tough
questions from individuals that will participate in or be impacted by a Kaizen event.
DAVIDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Lexington, North Carolina United States
Certificate of Completion for Introduction to Microcomputers, October 1986
NORTH DAVIDSON HIGH SCHOOL Welcome, North Carolina United States
DIPLOMA, JUNE 1984
9971 E. Speedway Blvd., APT # 4103 Tucson, AZ 85748 United States 336-817-0049 bweaverjr@gmail.com