JASON BREWER

*** ********* ***** **************, ** 37075

615-***-****

abh3u3@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Experience in Lean Manufacturing Management, Environmental, Health and Safety Management and Supervision.

Improving safety. Leading teams from 6 to 20 personnel, achieving or exceeding daily production requirements by

developing and incorporating solid Safety, Quality and Downtime practices with an emphasis on continuous

improvement.

Skills

Leadership, Employee Training, Dispute Resolution, Lean Manufacturing, Lean management, Lean Tools, Lean

Operations, 5S, Kanban, Kaizen, Kaizen Leadership, 8D Problem solving, Change Management, Management,

File Management, Payroll Analysis, Personnel Supervision, Intuition, Critical Thinking, Strategic Planning,

OSHA Certified, OSHA Trainer, Ergonomics, Hazard Analysis, Hazard Recognition, Hazardous Materials,

Preventive Maintenance, Maintenance & Repair, Plant Maintenance, Trouble Shooting, Injection Molding, Buffing,

Extrusion, Rubber, Heavy Equipment, Forklift Operator & Trainer, Scissor Lift, Mig Welding, Microsoft Office.

Production and EHS Manager

Marangoni Tread N.A.

June 2011– March 2014 (2 years 10 months)Madison, Tn.

-Responsible for the management of production in a 40,000 sq. ft. facility with 4 large production lines and approximately

$13 million worth of equipment, and machines.

Managed crews of 7-21 personnel on 1-3 shifts depending on product demand and sales projections.

Achieved production goals by conducting daily Safety, Quality and Downtime audits and analyzing production reports

from supervisors. Immediately take action to identify and fix quality and downtime issues. Conducted and participated in

daily management and shift turn over meetings. Scheduled and planned production, personnel and maintenance related

activities.

Coordinated with other department managers to ensure on time delivery of raw materials and finished goods throughout

the plant. Dealt regularly with local and international vendors to ensure stock requirements were adequate.

Initiated and managed personnel training metrics. Completed weekly payroll reports.

Prepared, reported and maintained daily, weekly and monthly production, quality and downtime reports.

Implemented Lean management tools such as Kaizen, Kanban, 5S and 8D methods to improve efficiency and identify

causes of waste.

Improved press production efficiency by 60% using Takt boards, motivation techniques and other lean tools.

Responsible for new hire initial training, department operations and dispute resolution.

Improved company safety record by 90% with the development and implementation of EHS policies, procedures, audits,

visual display boards and user friendly training textbooks.

Trained plant personnel in Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures consisting of multiple 6-8 hour

training sessions to competently train up to 60 personnel to ensure conformity to state and federal regulations.

Compiled and maintained EHS related documents and files.

Promoted from shift supervisor to production and EHS manager.

Led and supported continuous improvement initiatives that prevented personnel injury, machine downtime and increased

profits.

Production Manager/Supervisor

Linear logic/ New life digital media manufacturing

March 2004– May 2011(7 years 3 months)Madison, Tn.

Packaging operations supervisor/manager.

Managed department personnel and operations, including hiring personnel, training and dispute resolution as well as

weekly payroll reports. Scheduled and planned production and personnel related activities. Led teams of 5-10 personnel.

Developed and executed detailed plans to ensure quality and efficiency while maintaining operational cohesiveness.

Maintained and repaired equipment and machines when necessary. Assisted in the design and engineering of various

parts for machines to optimize performance and productivity. Prepared, reported and maintained production, quality and

downtime reports. Coordinated with other department managers to ensure on time delivery of raw materials and finished

goods throughout the plant. Dealt regularly with local vendors. Led and supported continuous improvement initiatives that

prevented personnel injury, machine downtime and increased profits.

Promoted from supervisor to manager.

Machine Maintenance

Johnson Electric

Performed and followed preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and increase production efficiencies in

plastic injection automotive parts environment.

Used 8d and other problem solving techniques to fix machine malfunctions with an emphasis on continuous

improvement..

11B Infantryman

United States Army National Guard

Springfield, Tn.

Perform as a member of a team during drills and combat.

Aid in the mobilization of vehicles, troops and weaponry.

Assist in reconnaissance missions.

Process prisoners of war and captured documents.

Use, maintain and store combat weapons (e.g., rifles, machine guns, antitank mines, etc.) with a willingness to accept

challenges. Ability to perform well under stress while remaining physically and mentally tough.

Obey and carry out the orders issued to me to the best of my ability.

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