Rick Byrd

Background

About Rick Byrd

Over the years I have learned what it means to be a leader. It’s not the accumulation and exercise of power at the top of the pyramid. Only by sharing power, putting others first, and focusing on the growth and well-being of people can you truly grow to be a great leader. I am a self-driven, strategic change agent, pairing strong technical acumen with servant and transformational leadership skills that help me be a natural facilitator. By clearly establishing priority and focus, I balance immediate high-impact results with sustainable process-based improvements. While I exhibit and seek to inspire a highly driven work ethic, I am highly flexible, receptive to input, and capable of negotiating compromise to ensure collaboration and ultimately team success. I am looking for an opportunity to apply & expand my experience. • Materials Management • Enterprise-wide Strategic Planning • Production Planning and scheduling • Customer and Supplier Needs Assessment and Satisfaction • Inventory and JIT Management • Innovative Crisis Management and Problem Resolution • Continuous Improvement Method Deployment • Supervision, Recruitment and Team Building • Adapting ISO and TS standards • ERP System Development • Policy Deployment • Continuous Improvement Champion • Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) • Recruit Assess Select & Mentor Talent to Maximize Impact • Annual Plan Budget Development and Oversight • Flexible and Thrive in fast-paced environments • Strong interpersonal skills at all Enterprise levels • Expert at Re-introducing and Reinvigorating Lean Culture