Joseph Turcott

abkkf5@r.postjobfree.com

734-***-****

SUMMARY

** *****' experience as a Production Supervisor

** *****' experience with Toyota Production System

** ***** ********/*** ******* experience

. 80 hours training in GMs' Global Manufacturing System

. Extensive experience in automotive assembly, CNC machining, sheet

metal stamping and welding and center less grinding and robotic

transfer systems. SMED trained.

. Supervisory experience of UAW employees.

. Experience in the discipline and grievance procedures of the UAW.

. Committed to quality standards such as ISO/TS 16949/ISO 14001 and

trained in O.S.H.A regulations. Provided safety training to American

Axle leadership team. Have supervised Q.A. as well.

. Lean Management experience in vehicle production and inspection with

emphasis on steering, axle and transmission components. SMED trained.

. Power-coat painting experience.

. Specializing in off shift shop floor management and multiple payroll

systems [Kronos/GMTKS/e-time/Paycom/TWOs]

Experience:

Wellington industries, Belleville, MI.

Stamping Supervisor

6/2014-12/2014

. supervised stamping, hop transfer and progressive dies in multi-

tonnage presses

. 30 employees in all phases of production.

. Handle customer concerns

Faurecia, Saline Plant

Production Supervisor

7/2012- 6/2014 (contract)

. Direct 33 production employees in the machining, welding and

inspection of Focus IPs.

. Injection Molding supervision of 50 EEs, presses up to 4000 tons.

. Use the FES [ Faurecia Excellence System] metrics to track and reduce

scrap and improve overall performance of department.

. Coach and train 4 GAP leaders to run their General Autonomous

Production cells with excellence and above all, safety.

GM Tech Center, Warren Mi.

Supervisor

1/2011 4/2012 (contract)

. Material Supervisor of 2nd shift Docks # 20,13 pre-production

operations.

. Supply parts and move vehicles for the build floor.

. MTS building: machining, tooling stamping, materials group leader for

1st and 2nd shifts.

. Dock # 12: Ship and receive all materials needed to fabricate pre-

production parts for support of general assembly.

. Extensive training in GMS= Gm.'s global manufacturing system

Master Automatic (Tier I & II) Plymouth, MI

Production Supervisor Areas 1 & 3

1/2005-3/2008

. Supervised and directed 34 employees in the automatic screw machine,

CNC, inspection/pack departments.

. Scheduled 50 Acme screw machines 11 CNCs including 4 v-250 Indexes, 2

Doosans 1 Wasino and trouble-shoot the day-to-day operational issues

that arise. I had one machine repairman and 2 leader/techs that

reported to me as well.

. Associates used S.P.C. to track deviations within the production runs

of the machines, I help them work with the layout of the parts to

better facilitate process.

Horizon Technologies, (Tier I & II) Wyandotte, Mi.

Business Unit Manager 2nd and 3rd shifts

10/2003-12/2004

Managed 25 employees in cold forming, hydromat /screw machining,

tool/die and grinding and heat treat.

Interfaced with customers to insure JIT delivery was met.

Utilized 8D Quality standards to resolve customer problems.

Turned company around from verge of bankruptcy to profitability in 14

months.

Visteon/Sheldon Rd, Plymouth, MI

Production Supervisor

7/2003-10/2003

Directed heater core final assembly.

Directed and managed 45 U.A.W workers.

Worked with union to improve all departmental metrics.

Collected data for heater core scrap utilizing root cause analysis

Draw-Tite, Canton, Mi

1/1989 - 3/2003

Production supervisor [3/1998-4/2003]

. Highest efficiency in department 4 years in a row.

. Over 2 years with no lost time accidents.

. Fluent in Kronos payroll usage.

. Supervising 30 to 45 people in all phases of stamping, lasers,

bending.

. Supervised multiple manufacturing cells.

. Analyzed new car chassis to ensure proper trailer hitch fit.

. Supervised over 100 people when other supervisors were absent, that

included maintenance and tool and die employees.

. Worked extensively with I.E. on process improvement and standards.

. On my shift Q C. employees reported to me.

. Supervised robotic welding and assembly.

Production controller/scheduler for 5 months while supervising.

Production Leader (6/1995-3/1998)

. Ran shop floor and assumed supervisory duties during absences and

vacations, filled in for Q.C.

. Disciplined workers and worked with I.E. to improve the process sheets

for work orders.

. Set up tooling needed to form, punch, blank and fabricate materials

used for production. Produced production parts on machines in

pressroom.

. Inspected and compiled S.P.C. data to measure and improve process

capabilities.

Machine operator/set up 1/1989-6/1995

. Ran production parts on all the machines in the pressroom.

. Inspection and S.P.C. data compiled in order to measure and improve

process capabilities.

. Set up all presses for me and other operators.

Greenfield Die and Machine, Livonia, MI

Machine operator

6/1988-1/1989

Set up and operated progressive multi-stage dies.

Professional musician

6/1979-6/1988

. Played live and did recording sessions in the studio and taught

college level drum set.

Ford Sterling Axle Plant

Inspector/final assembler/welder/machine operator

7/1973-6/1979

. Worked in the automatic welding, stamping, and inspection and assembly

departments.

EDUCATION

American Management Association Training: Assertive skills for

supervisors.

A.M.A Basic supervision and 10 hours of O.S.H.A occupational safety

course

65 credits -Wayne County Community College, Liberal arts/management

Schoolcraft College: visual factory, ISO / TS 16949 training, problem

solving/lean manufacturing

S.M.E. training: Quick changeover.

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