Sean Blocker has over 30 years of experience in operations management, project management, and lean manufacturing. He has a proven track record of delivering significant cost savings through initiatives like inventory reduction, labor optimization, and productivity improvements. Some of his accomplishments include delivering over $1 million in annual cost savings, achieving 20% EBITA for a company, and successfully launching multiple new production facilities and product lines.

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Sean L. Blocker, MBA Manager
4712 Indiana Ave, Ft. Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 220–9336 seanlblocker@gmail.com
Education:
Master’s in Business Administration (3.46 GPA) Indiana University
BA in History, Economics minor (3.56 GP) Augsburg College
Accomplishments:
 $1,000,000+ annual cost savings through team leadership and mentoring utilizing Lean, OEE, and I.E. tools and concepts.
 $1,000,000 production roll-out resulting in Supplier of the Year award for Lincoln Foodservice.
 Achieved 20% EBITA for Group Dekko through effective management of 22% inventory reduction, labor allocation, and budgeted
resources, aiding in preparation for operations consolidation.
 $243,000 annual labor cost savings for Harris-Kayot as Project Leader restructuring production line process and throughput.
 Reinforcement of safety protocols resulting in reduced injuries and zero LTA for multiple firms, motivated through daily team
meetings and training
 Successfulcompletion of new start-up facilities, product work centers/cells, product launches, and production process changes.
Certifications:
Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Project Management RFID Microsoft Project
Summary of Tools and Processes Used
- Lean Principles/ Value Stream / 5S / Capacity planning and evaluation / Kaizan / Industrial Engineering / OEE
- Six Sigma / Root Cause Analysis / CAR / QS9000 / ISO 9001
- Project Management / New Product Launches / APQP / PPAP / PCC / PSO
- Production Scheduling / Kanban / ERP / WMS / RFID / MRP
- OSHA / IOSHA / Safety Incentive Programs / Production Incentive Programs
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) / Microsoft Project & Minitab
Career Experience: 1985 – 2014
Craftline Graphics, Inc. – Fort Wayne, IN
This manufacturing facility printed, packaged, and distributed goods for the retail market. Resigned position – wife terminally ill.
Reference available
Department Manager – Packaging and Fulfillment
 Successful management of department team in lean processing and +10% productivity gains during 70% growth period, allowing
for increased capacity without corresponding increase of labor cost
 Manager of 2 supervisors and 80+ hourly personnel in packaging and assembly of display materials in 24-48 hour ship window
 Successfuldevelopment and growth of key personnel
 Implementation of Quality team and KPI reporting and visualization, leading to 8% decrease in quality failures to <2%.
Group Dekko – Garret, IN
This manufacturing facility fabricated and assembled goods for the architectural lighting industry. Position ended due to
plant/organizational consolidation. Reference available
Production Manager
 Managed fabrication, stamping, and powder coat department teams to 20%+ EBITA during record sales year
 22% WIP inventory reduction, 1% total year end variance
 Manager of 5 supervisors and 90+ personnel in 3 shift operation
 Cross training and team empowerment leading to improved throughput, inventory reduction, and safety occurrences
Lincoln Foodservice Products – Ft. Wayne, IN
This manufacturing division of a fortune 500 company assembled goods for food service industry. Position is ending due to product line
being sold and product/plant rationalization. Plant closed. References available
Production Supervisor
 OTD improvement from 71% to 94% during $500,000 savings through reduced labor
 Successfulcompletion of $1,000,000 production roll out resulting in Supplier of the Year award
 Implementation of metrics, performance objectives, and operating procedures
 Conduct training and ensure conformation of SMS safety program; zero LTA during tenure

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Nature’s Fuel - Atwood, IN
Contracted through TechEdge Corp to launch this green-field bio-fuel manufacturing facility to process patented fuel mixtures into solid
bio-fuels. Assignment successfully concluded and plant turned over at end of Jan 08. Reference available
Project Manager
 Lead engineering, electrical, and mechanical contractors through multi-million dollar production facility implementation
 Completed process evaluation studies and vendor negotiations resulting in $80,000 in reclaimed costs
 Develop and implement all required quality testing and documentation procedures, safety, and equipment training
National Tube Form - Fort Wayne, IN
This privately held company was a tier-one and tier-two provider to automotive and trucking in a non-union environment. Position
ended due to operations consolidations. References available
Production Manager
 Lead supervisors, engineering, maintenance, and 100+ associates in production for $30+ million business unit
 Successfulleadership and coordination of 60+ product launches during 9-month period, through engineering development, FMEA,
APQP, and PPAP process
 Realized a 20% improvement in productivity, efficiency, and yield after implementation of new production cells and OEE metrics
 Coordinated on-boarding of $4,000,000 in new business—multi-year, multi-million-dollar programs with engineering, production,
vendors, customers, HR, and shipping to ensure client satisfaction is maintained
Parker Hannifin HVD, Hicksville, OH
This Fortune 500 company manufactured valve assemblies for multiple industries in a union environment. Position ended due to
multiple plant consolidation. Reference available
Production Supervisor/Coordinator
 Lead 3 shifts in $15-$20 million annual production, planning, scheduling, material flow, staffing requirements
 Obtained $240,000 annual savings for group by participation in a Kaizan implementation
 30+% gains in production, OTD, and sales backlog reduction through OEE metrics, Lean Manufacturing, and Kanban programs
Pentacon Industrial Group - Fort Wayne, IN
This was a non-union, material distribution company to large manufacturers. Position ended when the company filed for bankruptcy.
Senior Account Executive
 Oversee all facets of $4.6 million in customer accounts, covering IN, OH, California, Texas, Mexico
 Successfully organize and lead process recapturing $300,000 in past due invoicing
 Achieved cost savings for company and client through improved inventory management and inventory reduction of 30%
 Direct customer service & purchasing support personnel; achieve on time JIT shipment & maximum inventory turns
Harris Kayot - Fort Wayne, IN
This privately held company was one of the largest US makers of pontoon and deck boats. In mid-2001, the market contracted
dramatically forcing a major downsizing throughout the company.
Project Coordinator / Process Improvement Leader
 Achieved $243,000 annual labor cost savings as the Project Leader restructuring job shop to assembly line production process
 Reorganized warehouse distribution-to-production process; $25,000 annualcost savings
 Develop SOP, Man Assignments, and “takt” times using I.E. studies/process evaluations
 Participated in creation of Access database, with consultant, enabling accurate management of work force levels and “takt” time
changes, as dictated by sales
Cooper Engineered Products - Auburn, IN
Production Supervisor
 Supervise 40 associates in Tier I automotive Lean Manufacturing environment; assisting in training and implementation of lean
production and Kanban concepts in department, resulting in an 80% reduction of WIP, with annual cost savings of $200,000
 Developed fixture inventory & maintenance program lowering lost production & set-up downtime ($100,000 annual savings)
Twin City Wire-MFI, Eagan, MN and division Ohio Wire Cloth, Englewood, OH
Project Manager / Plant Superintendent / Sales Engineer
 Successfulstart-up project leadership overseeing all details and requirements resulting in implementation of new production facility
 Oversee all facets of production and facilities management, including inside sales, and purchasing.
 Accomplished 250% sales increase and improved profit margins though direct customer sales calling and market development.