Tim Hanson

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About Tim Hanson

25 Years in all phases of plant management; site development, start up operations, fabrication, manufacturing, assembly, six sigma, kanban, lean, project management, process analysis & development, packaging, supply chain management & logistics, distribution, sales. Increased efficiency 157%, designed ergonometric work stations, reduced costs 38% by introducing new materials. Interests; Live to teach. Paradigm shifts, Eastern religions, zen, strategic planning, brand development, career changes, contemporary job searches & personal brand marketing, complex problem solving, anthropology, Buddhism, chaos and fractal theory, transcenden-talism, shamanism in cultural context, archaeology, yoga, playing blues piano, cooking, metal sculpting, humor. voracious appetite for reading. Adept at communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Full understanding of the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Consistently consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Specialties: Have utilized, implemented, and taught six sigma & statistical analysis, kanban, Lean, SDWT, throughput engineering, work cell efficiencies, and performed private consulting re. same. Teaching, training, and motivational speaking energize me.