Jess Phillips
Sedalia
Summary
- I aim to apply a comprehensive skill set honed in diverse manufacturing and operational environments, focusing specifically on lean manufacturing methodologies, rigorous process optimization, and large-scale project execution. My professional mission is to drive significant, quantifiable results, including:
- Substantial Cost Savings: Identifying and eliminating waste through lean principles to achieve measurable reductions in operational expenditure.
- Dramatic Efficiency Improvement: Redesigning and streamlining workflows to boost productivity, throughput, and overall system efficiency.
- Successful Execution of Complex Projects: Utilizing expert project management techniques to ensure critical initiatives—ranging from new product introductions and system implementations to facility upgrades—are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Providing Quality Product: Increasing FPY with precise technical tools, measurements and process improvements. Furthermore, a key component of my vision involves empowering and leading high-performing teams. I am committed to mentoring staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and implementing sustainable operational practices. Ultimately, I seek a role that not only utilizes my technical and leadership acumen but also provides a platform to contribute directly to the organization's strategic growth, competitive advantage, and long-term operational excellence.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Engineer, Hang/Paint/Assembly
Stanley Black and Decker
Sedalia, MO
11.2022 - 01.2026
- Drove New Product Development, managing project flow through the hang, paint, and assembly departments.
- Responsibilities included securing financial requests, managing project timelines, and allocating assets.
- Developed and standardized assembly personnel routing and standard operating procedures.
- Used numerous project management tools such as A3s, PFMEAs, Fishbones, 8D, Kaiezen and RCA.
- Consistently exceeded annual savings goals of $100K; my final project delivered $557K in annual operating cost reduction.
Assistant Value Stream Manager (Hang, Paint, Assembly)
Stanley Black and Decker
Sedalia, MO
09.2019 - 11.2022
- Oversaw multiple teams and supervisors, managing schedules for 4–6 teams of 15–30 employees each at any given time.
- Spearheaded initiatives focused on lean manufacturing principles and throughput optimization.
- Significantly improved the efficiency of assembly teams from approximately 75% to over 88%.
- Generated substantial cost savings, totaling $120,000 in the first year and $260,000 by the third year of tenure.
Assistant Value Stream Manager (2nd Shift)
Stanley Black and Decker
Sedalia, MO
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Oversaw 2nd shift operations, managing the entire production process from Slitting through Assembly.
- Led and supervised 10-12 teams, consisting of 15–30 employees per team.
- Increased overall shift efficiency from an average of 64% to 72%.
Supervisor, 2nd Shift E-Coat Hang
Stanley Black and Decker
Sedalia, MO
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Spearheaded a rapid turnaround of the department's performance, significantly improving efficiency, communication, and productivity within a few months.
- Reduced disciplinary actions and maintained a perfect safety record, with zero recordable injuries or PIV incidents during my tenure.
- Designed new hang hooks, resulting in a 20% reduction in quality defects on the product line. The redesign also eliminated an average of two wrist and back injuries per year, achieving an injury rate of zero.
Supervisor, 40/52 Cabinet Line Assembly (3rd Shift)
Stanley Black and Decker
Sedalia, MO
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Managed a team of 20 assembly workers on the 3rd shift.
- Consistently maintained average crew productivity between 95% and 105% during the tenure.
- Achieved zero recordable injuries for the duration of supervision.
Group Leader, OT Chest Assembly (40/52 Line)
Stanley Black and Decker
Sedalia, MO
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Led a team of 15 to 21 employees in the assembly of Open Till (OT) chests.
- Significantly improved line efficiency, increasing production from 15 units per hour to a consistent rate of 45+ units per hour.
- Established and standardized the daily operational routings for this assembly unit.
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Positions
Stanley Black and Decker
Sedalia, MO
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Material Handler
- Alternate Paint Technician (1st Shift)
- Alternate Group Leader, Assembly
E-Coat Paint Technician (2nd Shift)
Stanley Black and Decker
Sedalia, MO
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Operated, maintained, and troubleshot the comprehensive E-Coat Paint system for over a year.
- Managed the entire process, including four distinct paint baths, washing and post-rinse systems, and oven operation.
- Ensured the production of a high-quality product for the subsequent assembly area.
Group Leader (2nd Shift Garage Storage)
Stanley Black and Decker
Sedalia, MO
02.2012 - 06.2014
- Led the Garage Storage Assembly line, working closely with supervisors to develop and test the assembly process for the new Garage Storage Professional product line.
- Served as Alternate Group Leader for 2nd shift hang, gaining extensive knowledge of e-coat paint hang patterns, end rates, and their relationship to hang rates.
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Positions
Stanley Black and Decker
Sedalia, MO
12.1998 - 02.2012
- Material Handler
- Alternate QA (2nd Shift)
- Alternate Shipping Clerk
- Assembler
Education
BA - Business Administration
Skills
- Data analysis
- Process development
- Team collaboration
- Production planning
- Process validation
- Waste reduction
- Process flow analysis
- Project management
- Documents and reports
- Continuous improvement
- Process mapping
- Root-cause analysis
- Project oversight
- Six sigma methodologies
- Lean environments
- Process flows
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Stanley Black and Decker (2017)
- Project Management Professional Course - State Fair Community College (2021)
Awards and Recognition
Recognized with multiple Stanley-Black and Decker "Win" awards for significant process improvements while serving as AVSM., Maintained a perfect attendance record from February 2012 to the present., Increased productivity on multiple manufacturing lines simultaneously while serving as AVSM., Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives, resulting in over $120,000 in savings within a ten-month period as supervisor of Hang, $380,000 over three years as AVSM, $700,000+ over three years as Process Engineer.
Timeline
Process Engineer, Hang/Paint/Assembly
Stanley Black and Decker
11.2022 - 01.2026
Assistant Value Stream Manager (Hang, Paint, Assembly)
Stanley Black and Decker
09.2019 - 11.2022
Assistant Value Stream Manager (2nd Shift)
Stanley Black and Decker
09.2018 - 09.2019
Supervisor, 2nd Shift E-Coat Hang
Stanley Black and Decker
11.2017 - 09.2018
Supervisor, 40/52 Cabinet Line Assembly (3rd Shift)
Stanley Black and Decker
08.2017 - 11.2017
Group Leader, OT Chest Assembly (40/52 Line)
Stanley Black and Decker
05.2016 - 08.2017
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Positions
Stanley Black and Decker
08.2015 - 05.2016
E-Coat Paint Technician (2nd Shift)
Stanley Black and Decker
06.2014 - 08.2015
Group Leader (2nd Shift Garage Storage)
Stanley Black and Decker
02.2012 - 06.2014
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Positions
Stanley Black and Decker
12.1998 - 02.2012