| Candidate Information | | Title | Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement | | Target Location | US-FL-Brandon |
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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateProfessional SummaryA manufacturing manager/supervisor with over 37 years of progressive experience. Proven strengths in leading the shipping, operations and assembly teams. Known for being the leader who gets the job done consistently. Committed to customer satisfaction. Adept at conflict resolution, motivating and building teams and for being a great listener. Experienced in implementing lean manufacturing techniques including Kanban, organization with the 5S methodology and continuous process improvements through Kaizen philosophy.Professional ExperienceProduction SupervisorSaputo Dairy Aug. 2021 to Present-Provide leadership to employees and support the plants continuous improvement plan by analyzing challenges, facilitating solutions, as well as meeting defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Safety, Quality, Production, Service and Efficiency-Take ownership and demonstrate leadership necessary to achieve goals specific to Safety, Quality, Service, Efficiency and Employee Development-Establish an environment that encourages employee engagement, participation and teamwork within and between all departments-Schedule product priorities, equipment, workstations and staff to efficiently meet production goals on time-Lead by example to promote and encourage employees to strongly commit to safety-Supervise and promote practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards, and serve the needs of our customersGeneral Production ManagerTyson Foods Oct. 2016 to January 2021-Monitors plant metrics.- Diagnose and evaluate shift performance (cost, quality, delivery) challenges stemming from plant demand management and forecasting, inventory management, capacity and production planning and production process design and execution.- Develop and implement plant solutions based on Lean Production system design, tools, techniques.- Lead root cause problem solving initiatives.- Participate in the design of work standards, quality control charts and systems in addition to other elements of superior manufacturing practice to aid plant improvement.- Train and coach plant personnel in Continuous Improvement and its measurement as they pertain to the Tarboro facility.- Assist the Continuous Improvement Manager in assessing the progress of Lean Manufacturing initiatives and programs underway at the plant.- Coach front-line supervisors to manage their time, activity, and behavior to drive planned and scheduled opportunity generation and capture vs. reactive problem solving.- Assist Supervisors in resolving production and team member related concerns.- Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations ensuring the maintenance of a safe and sanitary plant in accordance with all state and federal and company regulations.- Make recommendations, develop new manufacturing plans and implement to achieve improved efficiency and effectiveness.- Develop and maintain solid performance management and performance team concepts/practices to fulfill the organization's participative management philosophy assuring that the appropriate formal management programs are instituted and followed through the entire operation.- Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the SQF system.Supports and sets expectations that standardized work will be utilized and kept current while seeking opportunities to ensure it is part of our culture.- Performs special projects as assignedHormel Foods, Dubuque, IA December 2013 to Sep. 2016Production ManagerProvides functional guidance to salaried and hourly direct reports in the day to day operations of the Meat Product department.Provides all direct reports adequate training on all functions of their respective area including Quality Control program, safety training, and proper production procedures.Promotes safety in the department to reduce accidents, minimize employee injuries and comply with company and government regulations.Is responsible for assuring the departments achieve standard yield objective while meeting all quality specifications.Insures supervisors make decisions that allow them to achieve labor efficiency and utilization objectives.Makes sure supply waste usage is within standard range for this department and insures that sanitation and housekeeping objectives are met.Achieves objectives regarding records, reports and other administrative responsibilities.Performs other duties as assigned.Hormel Foods, Dubuque, IAApril 2010 to December 2013Production SupervisorSuccessfully let a team of 20 employees at a large food processing operation.Accepted responsibility to meet all quota requirements during the scheduling process.Efficiently coordinated transport schedules to ensure that all outbound products were delivered to customers in a timely manner.Achieved quality products while maintaining a 100% safety record.Rotated stock continuously and conducted cycle inventory counts to project future schedules and keep waste to a minimum.Operation Get Down, Inc., Detroit, MIDecember 2008- June 2009Operations ManagerSuccessfully carried out tasks assigned by the program director at a non-profit substance abuse treatment/corrections facility.Led a department of thirty non-clinical employees efficiently and eliminated wasteful overtime.Planned and monitored daily staffing schedules and adjusted accordingly to ensure adequate staffing levels that support operational demands and business objectives.Managed revenue and expenses to reflect budget constraintsManaged and oversaw operations functions to ensure all paperwork was processed efficiently and in a timely manner and met all compliance requirements.Trained and certified new employees on all performance standards.Technicolor, Detroit, MIJuly 2007 to November 2008Production SupervisorResponsible for managing 200 workers in the DVD/CD packaging and shipping department.Successfully applied Kaizen philosophy of continuous process improvements to reduce departmental costs by 5%.Managing costs within department by eliminating over-staffing across the various shipping lines.Prioritizing the implementation and integration of security measures to protect the rights of our clients.Stanley Security Solutions, Indianapolis, INJuly 2006 to May 2007Production Manager (Independent Contractor)Responsible for cross-training 500 employees on new production line.Used 5S methodology to improve the organization of the shop floor and to reduce production costs by 15% through efficiency gains.Successfully managed the introduction of new product line at the manufacturing facility, including setting up of new production line, process implementation & integration, and shop floor organization.Precision Hardware, Romulus, MI1998 to May 2006Production Manager/ Plant ManagerResponsible for managing 75 full-time and up to 110 temporary employees for this manufacturer of exit devices with annual sales of $24 million.Managed and coordinated between production, shipping and assembly departments in a high-volume environment.Facilitated a company record of 98.5% early or on-time shipping rate by personally making sure every order went out the same day.Developed outstanding reputation for raising the morale of the staff increasing attendance 10% by creating a chart for each employee to show their wage loss.Successfully managed transition form Apex 1000 (exit device) series to Apex 2000 series resulting in zero downtime in product delivery.Built relationships with trucking companies to ensure competitive pricing saving the company 5 to 10% in transportation costs.Precision Hardware, Romulus, MI1990 to 1998Shipping SupervisorResponsible for the daily activities of 50 full-time and up to 45 temporary employees.Coordinating with outside polishing and plating vendors. Increased the number of polishing company vendors from one to three which lowered bids by 10%.Worked with a company designer to create a higher quality shipping box.Saved the company $20,000 annually by recycling the rejected parts damaged in transportation.Precision Hardware, Romulus, MI1981 to 1990Lacquer and Degreasing Room SupervisorResponsible for a staff of 20 employees in the production department.Improved the quality of the lacquer used on exit devices by collaborating with a well-known paint company resulting in less product wear and reduction in scrap by 20%.Delivered all the painted parts to assembly with zero downtime.EducationBA in Accounting, Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Yamuna Nagar, IndiaCertificate- Better Food Processing, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IndianaLanguagesFluent in English, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu.Additional CompetenciesProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and AccessLicense Forklift OperatorDale Carnegie Course: Skills for SuccessThe Cultural Transition Process Certification |
