Ernest Carpenter **** Wildwood Road, Reading Mi, 517-***-**** abogof@r.postjobfree.com OBJECT: To obtain a position utilizing my training skills and experience. EXPERIENCE: ConAgra Foods, Inc. Refrigerated Foods Group. Quincy,Mi,49082 Production Supervisor 07/07/2011 to Present Set daily work assignments for 50 plus team members in the packaging department. Lead monthly safety meetings within the department ensure all team members follow the proper GMP’s and PPEs. Coached the department to set multiple production records, while maintaining the highest quality standards. HACCP certified and Trained in FOL, SAP, SRI, BDR. Increased department’s efficiencies by 12% respectively through coaching. AMD, Team leader. Foamade Industries Auburn Hills, MI 07/07/1977 to 05/09/2009 31 years of experiences in a union and Non - union as well ( automotive ) facility. Positions held, Production Supervisor, Production Manager, Sr Production Engineer and Continuous Improvement Manager. Cost conscious and analytical with a history of success. Optimizing production process, quality and material utilization in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Outstanding with communication, problem solving and relationship management. Solid knowledge of APQPT, PPAP, KANBAN. SMED, JIT, LEAN and 5S Cost Reduction and avoidance, QS9000, ISO 14001 Production Engineer 2001-2009 Collaborated with senior management to improve quality, process flow and reduce cost while maintaining or improving safety on 200 ton die cutting presses as well as Ford Motors and General Motors water shield work cells. Developed, elvaluated and documented manufacturing methods and processes through LEAN, 5S and JIT events. Took the task of designing the facility layout and purchasing equipment for the Mississippi facility as well as two in Hillsdale Michigan. Relocated to as the Production Manager/ Production Engineer. Effectively set up work cells using LEAN, 5S and effective team building to improve overall areas of safety, quality and productivity. DOE tooling for FORD Motors, Atlantic Automotive and Lear (door inserts) working directly with there Engineers and Quality personal to develop a functional product. Approved all tooling layouts to insure maximum material utilization. Cost Reduction Manager 1995-2001 Challenged by senior management to lead Wash Out Waste program (WOW) Developed a team involving senior management, engineers, middle management as well as production team members. Setting the goal of $750,000 annually. Using LEAN, 5S and team building tools the team saved $450,000 in 1995, $660,000 in 1996 $750,000 in 1997, $700,000 in 1998, 670,000 in 1999, $600,000 in 2000, and $750,000 in 2001. Saving’s achieved by labor reduction, maximizing material utilization, machine through put as well as machine upgrades. Implemented S.M.E.D. and JIT to reduce press set up time by 45% as well as reduce warehouse and shipping inventories. Designed and fabricated automated conveyor and vacuum systems bolsters/ fixtures to reduces labor, scrap, improve quality and efficiency on manually assembled products. Production Manager 1985-1995

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Responsible for but not limit to Quality, Safety, Staffing and Production reporting. Managed 4 supervisors, 3 maintenances personal and 75 team members. Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities based on work priority, equipment availability and skills of the team. Recommend or initiated personal actions such as hires, promotions, discharge and disciplinary measures. Compile operational and personal records, inventory and material utilization. Investigate accidents and injuries prepare reports of findings. Monitor team members work levels and review work performances. Interact with Customer Service, Quality and Scheduling to insure on time deliveries. Conduct or arranged for team members training in safety, maintenances techniques, operational, quality and equipment use. Maintained budgets sales vs labor and coordinated and lead team meetings. Training LEAN, 5S, AQPT, SPC, JIT, SMED, PPAPS, as well as QS9000, ISO 14001 Foods