TAD WOLFE

269-***-****

acuzeg@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

Currently seeking a Production Supervisor at where my leadership, quality assurance, 5S, lean manufacturing and training facilitator experience will be of mutual benefit. I have managed large and small, union and nonunion teams enabling me to transform and make a positive impact in any setting. Using my positive attitude, organizational abilities, team building and excellent communication skills, I can further your immediate and long term objectives.

Employment History:

Team Leader, Geislinger April 2014 – April 2016

Started and implemented a 5S initiative to organize tool boards

Attended the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) at my own expense and time

Coordinated operations and activities with Plant Manager, 1st shift Team Leader, Safety and Quality Manager

Monitored quality checks, operator self-inspections, shop supplies and inventory

Preformed preventive maintenance on 5 axis Matec CNC machine along with reporting of breakdowns

Conducted regular one on one meetings with direct reports

Operated 5 axis Matec CNC machine

Production Supervisor, SAPA Aluminum North America May 2012 – April 2014

Directed all plant functions while supervising 45 union employees in metal stamping, cutting, bending, machining, assembly, maintenance and shipping

Combined works cells into one process reducing overall footprint of the area by 30%

Mentored department leads, developed and implemented the training process to advance lean manufacturing skills

Minimized ergonomic issues caused by repetitive motion via rotating crew line-ups and conducting cross-training

Implemented a participative 55 process to aid in organization of work cells

Completed safety audits and champion 24 Hour Report and 8-Ds for all safety issues

Used SAP and Kronos to maintain administrative records including production, payroll and attendance

Adhered to TS 16949 and ISO 9001 principles on quality management

Production Supervisor, Roskam Baking Company May 2011 – May 2012

Directed the activities of 50 union employees including: Quality Control, Maintenance, and Sanitation.

Created employee communication newsletter – “Waffle Wrap Up”

Supervised the processing, production, and packaging of the leading brand of Kellogg’s Egos Waffles

Conferred with all manufacturing stakeholders to coordinate operations within or between departments

Recommended and implemented measures to improve safety, worker’s motivation, and work methods

Maintained and verified records of time, materials, scrap, and expenditures while following SOP’s

Team Leader, Haworth, Inc. September 1987 – October 2009

Conferred with Supervisors and Team Leaders to coordinate operations between departments

Implemented a new safety process to install chair backs, eliminating injuries

Designed and produced fixtures to facilitate the assembly and repair of office furniture

Reduced floor stock by 35% through redesigning a chair upright, saving material and floor space

Awarded the “Top Ten Ideas Leader” in Haworth’s Holland and Allegan plants

Set production records as the Team Leader on production lines and work cells

Planned, coordinated and supervised warranty repair trips throughout the United States and Canada

Developed and assisted with the writing Standard Operating Procedures

Active in Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S and JIT programs

Education

15 credits shy of Associates in Business Administration

Diploma, Plainwell High School

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