P.O.

Box 22088 Sappington, MO 63126

JOHN J. COOPER

Cell: 618-925-3495 jjcooper57@yahoo.com

I would rather explain the price of quality than have to apologize for anything less.

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Workforce Education Lean Training Technology Continuous Improvement PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Extensive experience in a world class manufacturing organization utilizing a wide variety of manufacturing processes, quality control procedures, and automation for over 25 years. Actively participated in Lean transformation with world class manufacturer utilizing Lean tools such as 5S, Setup Reduction, Kaizen, Cellular Manufacturing, Mistake Proofing, Single Minute Exchange of a Die (SMED), and Continuous Improvement for 15 years. Demonstrated excellent leadership skills by successfully teaching university level manufacturing courses for over 5 years. Superior written, presentation, computer, and interpersonal skills. Developed instructional materials and taught Industrial Technology (IT) courses, both on campus and throughout Illinois for a multi-site university IT outreach program. Conducted a 1 1/2 year Lean research study to find out how organizational characteristics such as organizational leadership, organizational culture, and organizational change affect Lean implementation success utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data analysis methodologies. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Lean Mentoring Research Data Analysis Computer skills Developing operating procedures Collaboration Consulting Teaching Quality Curriculum development Continuous improvement processes

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Adjunct Instructor and Teaching Assistant, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, 2005 2010 Designed and delivered instructional content to undergraduate students in an on and off-campus Industrial Technology Program in the following courses: Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes Manufacturing Processes Industrial Metrology Manufacturing Policy Computer-Aided Manufacturing

J. Cooper - page 2 Consultant - Snap-On Tools, Snap-On Tools Inc., Elizabethton, TN, May, 2004 Collaborated with senior plant management, production engineering, quality control, and maintenance personnel to establish an operationally efficient departmental production system. Conducted a needs assessment within the new department in order to develop a strategic plan of improvement that encompassed both quality and safety while meeting production requirements. Trained employees in setup, operation, maintenance, and repair of complex automated equipment. Taught employees the correct use of gauging systems, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing concepts, and the importance of their role in maintaining rigorous quality standards. Demonstrated Setup Reduction techniques utilizing Lean practices such as 5S, Setup Reduction, Mistake Proofing, Cellular Manufacturing, and Single Minute Exchange of a Die (SMED).

Machine Shop; Polish; Automatics Setup, Snap-On Tools Inc., Mt. Carmel, IL, 1978 2003 Maintained high production quotas in a fast paced Lean manufacturing environment while ensuring compliance with stringent safety, quality, and ISO 9000 documentation standards. Setup and operated complex automated production equipment such as automatic screw machines, rotary indexing machines, and computer numerical control (CNC) equipment utilizing robotics. Trained employees in the safe and proper operation, setup, maintenance, and repair of automated production machinery and equipment such that down time and scrap and rework were minimized. Solved problematic issues with equipment and materials in order to achieve short term production requirements while supporting long range organizational goals. Participated in Kaizen, 5S, Setup Reduction, Cellular Manufacturing, Mistake Proofing, and Continuous Improvement activities as part of an organizational transition to Lean. EDUCATION Ph.D., Education Workforce Education and Development Concentration Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL, 2011 Dissertation Topic: The Integral Role of Organizational Characteristics and Their Impact on Lean Implementation Success Master of Science, Manufacturing Systems Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL, 2006 Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL, 2004 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) Certified Technology Manager (CTM) American Society for Quality (ASQ)