Gary Adams

Operations and Business improvement professional, respected leader, mentor, and trainer with a proven record of accomplishments. As an operations manager, improvements resulting in increased productivity, lower cost, and increased revenues. Achieved Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification. Subject matter expert in Lean Enterprise and Theory of Constraints methodologies. Currently an adjunct professor with the University of Tennessee’s Executive Education program.

Specialties: Expertise in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and Theory of Constraints improvement methods. Established track record of implementation and results. Robert E Fox Award Recipient

Experience

Company Name Delta Air Lines

Total Duration15 yrs 1 mo

• Director, Delta Connection TechOps
• Dates EmployedMay 2017 – Present
• Employment Duration2 yrs 9 mos

In charge of Delta Connection Carriers' aircraft maintenance operational/performance improvements, including engineering, reliability and metrics, Policy/Process/Facility redesign, technology integration, training and Continuous Improvement. Develop and execute strategic plans related to growth and performance initiatives, and championing improvement initiatives (Theory of Constraints/Lean/Six Sigma) to ensure increased profitability, effectiveness and viability in the marketplace.

• GM, Operations Analytics & Performance
• Dates EmployedJul 2014 – May 2017
• Employment Duration2 yrs 11 mos

In charge of cross-divisional operational improvements, including metrics, Policy/Process/Facility redesign, technology integration, training and Continuous Improvement; responsible for 3 direct reports. Develop and execute strategic plans related to growth and sourcing initiatives, and championing improvement initiatives (Theory of Constraints/Lean/Six Sigma) to ensure increased profitability, effectiveness and viability in the marketplace.

• GM, Operational Performance, Global Cargo Logistics
• Dates EmployedJul 2010 – Jul 2014
• Employment Duration4 yrs 1 mo

In charge of execution of policy/process/facility redesign, operational metrics and technology Interface/integration. Develops and executes strategic plans related to growth and sourcing initiatives, and championing improvement initiatives (Theory of Constraints/Lean/Six Sigma) to ensure profitability and viability in the marketplace. Responsible for 8 direct reports, including engineering/managerial co-op program.

• General Manager, Engine MTC Shops
• Dates EmployedJan 2008 – Jul 2010
• Employment Duration2 yrs 7 mos

In charge of execution and growth initiatives for Aircraft engine assemblies, sub-assemblies and piece part repair and overhaul services to, not only Delta Air Lines, but also 3rd party insourcing customers (Responsible for a ~$200M operating plan as well as execution of an insourcing revenue targets. Directly in charge of staff of 10 team members and an employee base of ~800. Responsible further for developing and executing strategic plans related to area growth and sourcing initiatives, championing improvement initiatives (Theory of Constraints/Lean/Six Sigma) to ensure profitability and viability in the marketplace.

• MGR Continuous Improvement
• Dates EmployedJan 2005 – Jan 2008
• Employment Duration3 yrs 1 mo

Responsible for the application of Six Sigma, Lean, and Theory of Constraints improvement methods as an enabler to achieve annual goals. Develop and mentor next generation leaders in all aspects of a continuous improvement culture. Develop and teach continuous improvement classes; Green Belt thru the Master Black Belt levels. Create and execute annual plan of improvement. Manage Black Belts and Master Black Belts.

Six Sigma Master Black Belt

• Company Name Delta Air Lines
• Dates EmployedJan 2000 – Jan 2004
• Employment Duration4 yrs 1 mo

Develop and teach continuous improvement classes; Green Belt thru the Master Black Belt levels. Create and execute annual plan of improvement. Manage Black Belts. Apply Six Sigma, Lean, Theory of Constraints methodology to area of responsibility (Powerplant, and A/C Components Maintenance).

Education

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

• Degree Name MBAField Of StudyBusiness
• Dates attended or expected graduation2004 – 2005

Certified Master Black Belt, Lean training through the University of Tennessee (currently faculty member with the Lean Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul--Lean Administrative programs). Knowledgeable in TOC, theory and implementation

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

• Degree Name Bachelor of ScienceField Of StudyManagement of Technical Operations
• Dates attended or expected graduation2002 – 2005