John Gallagher

John Lee Gallagher, Jr.

Experience:

4/10-Present  Simpler, NA (www.simpler.com)

Account Manager and Senior Consultant/Coach/Sensei

Lean Enterprise Transformation Organization –

The same Lean principles that transformed manufacturing are now having a real impact in healthcare organizations. Simpler Healthcare^SM is the world leader in Lean Transformation in healthcare. We provide the industry with practical ways to streamline processes and decrease waste. Using both clinical and non-clinical applications of Lean principles and the Simpler Business System^®, we’re delivering significant, measurable results for our healthcare clients:

4/06 – 12/10  WhiteGallagher, Inc

Co-owner and President

• Recognized as the Top Realtor for 2008 by the readers of SWoCo magazine
• Recognized as agent team in Top 5% of Roanoke Valley market after only 18 months in business
• Developed and implemented new processes to standardize the listing and marketing processes.
• Elected Chairman, Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Technology group for local Association

6/00 – 4/06 Tuthill Corporation ( www.tuthill.com )

Privately held, global manufacturer of industrial products for diverse markets

President, Tuthill Transfer Systems (4/03 – 4/06)
Vice-President, Fill-Rite (6/00 – 4/03)
Tuthill Transfer Systems is a market-leading manufacturer of fuel, lube, and chemical transfer pumps and meters for the agricultural and construction markets. Direct responsibility for four facilities, 250+ employees, and $70M in revenue.

• Created division strategic plan which included 15% year over year revenue and profit growth, 12 to 18 month strategic initiatives, and annual improvement targets to achieve the strategic plan.
• Responsible for 60% top line revenue growth and 300% profitability growth in 5 years through product rationalization, improved delivery performance, and sustained operations excellence.
• Personally led implementation of lean manufacturing processes in a fully-integrated manufacturing facility to deliver productivity improvements resulting in annual favorable variances of over $250K(measured in efficiency to standard) in a union environment and multiple non-union sites.
• Embraced leadership development as a core value, conducted regular coaching sessions and developed systematic performance tools, including Leadership in Manufacturing development program, TTS University, and annual performance management programs.
• Sponsored supplier partner programs to increase their contribution to the success of our lean initiatives.
• Self-initiated commitment to personal development in yearly executive coaching program in order to achieve greater clarity in life planning, priority management, and vision casting.

 

6/92 – 6/00 Cooper Industries ( www.cooperindustries.com )

Global manufacturer of products in the electrical and tools & hardware segments.

6/95 – 6/00 Crouse-Hinds Division
Facility Manager 6/97-6/00, Improvement Operations (Kaizen) Manager 6/95-6/97

Manufacturer of electrical construction materials for hazardous-duty environments

• Directly responsible for the assembly and world-wide distribution of Crouse-Hinds products with 200+ employees in a 300,000 square foot facility.
• Responsible for upgrading 75% of the site leadership team to facilitate improved employee relations and measurable improvement in safety and productivity.
• Successfully led union counter-campaign resulting in eventual petition withdrawal. Implemented improved communications program and team upgrades to prevent recurrence.
• Partnered with local NAACP chapter to improve minority applications in leadership and production positions.
• Implemented lean practices in assembly area including single-piece flow and visual controls resulting in improved delivery performance to 98% on time and >20% productivity improvements.
• Responsible for the implementation and effectiveness of site safety programs; Successfully reduced incident rate by over 20% annually, achieving over 3 years and one million hours without a lost time accident.

 

6/92–6/95 Cooper Industries
Manufacturing Development Program
Division Industrial Engineer – Bussmann Division 6/94-6/95
Production Supervisor – Bussmann Division 12/93-6/94
Quality Engineer – Bussmann Division 6/93-12/93
Manufacturing Engineer – Anco Division 12/92 – 6/93
Buyer – Anco Division 6/92 – 12/92

• Responsible for documenting processes of a manufacturing facility, and relocating 50-person operation from Mexico City, Mexico to Juarez, Mexico operation
• Led process improvements in rubber molding area resulting in significant quality and productivity improvements
• Completed make-buy analysis for plastic injection molding operation that would result in capital investment of > $8.0 million

 

Education:
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering ( www.cemr.wvu.edu )
West Virginia University – Morgantown, WV 1992

Other:

• Participate on Local Board of Directors for following organizations:
  • - Junior Achievement, Roanoke, VA ( www.juniorachievement.com )
  • - Learning Development Center, Fort Wayne, IN

   

   

• Participate on Ministry Council – Sonrise Church, Fort Wayne, IN ( www.sonrisechurch.info )
  • - Personnel Team Chairperson responsible for performance evaluation of senior pastor and staff
  • - Co-chairperson responsible for church capital campaign

   

   

• Graduate of Leadership Roanoke Valley (www.roanokechamber.org/leadership_programs/about_leadership_roanoke_valley )
  • - Elected Team Chairman
  • - Presented on ‘The Power of One’ in community involvement

   

   


Professional references furnished upon request