Hyrum Anderson

As an Operations and Engineering Manager with over 20 years of experience leading transformations in manufacturing organizations, I offer proven success in all aspects of the manufacturing processes optimization. I can create a vision and passion in those that I lead and serve.  I am skilled at leading organizations while implementing lean management principals.

As an Operations and Engineering Manager with over 20 years of executive experience leading transformations in manufacturing organizations, I offer proven success in all aspects of the manufacturing processes optimization. I can create a vision and passion in those that I lead and serve.  I am skilled at leading organizations while implementing lean management principals. Experienced in optimizing the entire value stream. Subject matter expert in Lean, Six Sigma techniques. Proven track record devising, evaluating, and implementing lean, continuous process improvements to minimize waste and reduce costs while maximizing quality and yield. Results-driven and dedicated with wide-ranging experience in all aspects of production and bringing new products to market. Thriving in fast-paced, deadline driven workplace. Established effective quality control and safety programs while encouraging proactive participation across the manufacturing floor. Excellent communicator, success building cohesive cross-functional teams focused on production efficiency, safety, on-time delivery, and quality. Self-directed change agent, who creates value by driving operational performance even when faced with significant barriers.

Professional Experience

Sovereign Plastics, LLC, Colorado Springs, CO,  March 2020 – Current

Chief Operations Officer

Turn around and transform a failing company. Assembling, developing, and leading the executive team to optimize production process. Establish a training program for development of a culture of lean within the whole organization. Create a culture of continuous improvement and transformation. Building a highly inclusive culture that ensures 120+ team members can thrive and that organizational goals are met. Identify and establish Key performance indicators to track operational excellence, efficiency, and profitability in a high-volume production environment.  Establish a lean and continuous improvement roadmap.  Decision making and problem solving with a financial mindset for budget control and growing profit margin.  Oversee the launch of new products including PPAP, DFMEA, and control plans. Monitor performance with tracking software and take corrective measures when necessary and prepare detailed updates and forecasts. Build and maintain trusting relationships with key customers, clients, vendors, and stakeholders.

Selected Contributions:

• Raised on time delivery from 82% to 99.8%
• Reduced internal scrap from 11% to 0.02%
• Increased inventory accuracy from 57% to 100% 
• Turned around a failing company from $2.9 MM revenue to $5.8MM in two years.

Fast Plastic Parts, LLC, Colorado Springs, CO,  May 2015 – March 2020

Director of Production and Engineering

Provide leadership to entire manufacturing and production departments. Drive execution of lean and continuous improvement programs. Inspire department leaders to drive continuous improvement efforts that lead to accomplishing manufacturing excellence goals. Developed a standardized process to document customer requirements and process validation to ensure final product meets those requirements. Created SOPs and checklists to standardize design reviews.  Lead cross functional teams to create and optimize automation systems and fixtures used in manufacturing. Ensure manufacturing process are conducted in compliance with ISO and FDA standards. Lead product failure investigations and root cause analysis and document Corrective Action Plan and update FEMA and Master Control Plan. Created curriculum and trained production team in Kaizen and continuous improvement Principles. 

Selected Contributions:

• Improved on time delivery by 34% by implementing a culture of continuous improvement through training and multiple Kaizen events.
• Reduced scrap by 76% by developing and standardizing an RFQ to shipment process flow to make sure customer expectations were better understood, documented, and consistently met. 
• Improved automation of design and programming

High Performance Engineering., Colorado Springs, CO, January 2002 – May 2015 

Chief Executive Officer

Steer and direct volume production operations with full P&L responsibility. Establish operational policies and implement process improvements to ensure superior quality and outstanding output of custom molded parts. Directly manage seven supervisors overseeing 40+ exempt and non-exempt employees. Design and implement coaching and training programs to develop staff, facilitate efficiency, and improve performance. Provide leadership in managing projects and solving complex problems. Apply known lean and change management tools for operational excellence. . Ensure adherence to strict quality control procedures and regulatory compliance.    Oversaw ISO 9001 and FDA documentation, auditing, compliance, and certification. Actively interfaced with customers, vendors and senior management for order expediting, capacity planning, and material forecasts.  Launched over 1000 new production products with tooling and process development.

Selected Contributions:

• Hit growth and revenue goals of 30% increase 11 out of 12 years.
• Implemented automation and fixtures in production to reduce labor by 29% while increasing capacity.  

Synthesis Engineering,  Colorado Springs, CO, October 1999 – January 2002 

Engineering Project Manager

Provided consulting for large companies implementing new 3D CAD and PLM technologies. Developed best practices documentation and training. Consulting to emerging 3D CAD software platforms.  Develop training curriculum for design and engineering departments. Deliver sustainable cultural and behavior changes including support functions through coaching, mentoring, and influencing employees.  Teaching courses on process optimization for engineering and design teams and developing processes to document and share best practices and lessons learned.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (2001)

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Associates of Science in Mechanical Design (1995)

Pikes Peak State College

Associates of Science in Management (1991)

Pikes Peak State College