Production Manager
Resume:
Brad
Viles
Job Objective
Production Supervisor where more than 12 years of production management and supervisory experience in all aspects of manufacturing will lower costs
Selected Achievements
Produced 95% on-time delivery in Value Stream Management role by using lean techniques and inventory reductions.
Exceeded 98% on-time delivery rate as Shipping Supervisor, by having shipping pull available orders in plant to ship.
Maximized productivity by developing and setting up standard work instructions for lean shipping process, involving two shifts.
Superior work ethic. Accustomed to long hours in pursuit of company goals.
Reduced Work in Process and Production Costs for three straight employers by quickly streamlining assembly areas using lean methods.
Special Skills
Leadership: mentored and coached up to 125 personnel, including team leads and supervisors reporting to me.
Execution: Consistently cut assembly costs without affecting on-time deliveries.
Systems Knowledge: Experienced with Cincom, Mapics, and Peoplesoft
Consulting: Regularly seek out and solve problems for other company teams.
Experience
Production Suoervisor, MPC Inc, Walworth WI (2012-now) Helped raise efficiency 12%, productivity 11%, improve safety days without lost time, reduce quality escapes, and reduce scrap costs, started new plant in Janesville.
Team Leader, SSI Technologies, Janesville WI (2010-2012)
Lead, train and develop staff to deliver customer requirements
Production Supervisor, Stoughton Trailers, Stoughton WI (2010-2010)
Created training matrix for entire plant
Shipping Supervisor, Rexnord Inc, Grafton WI (2008-2009)
Developed one piece pull from Manufacturing to truck
EH&S Manager, Rexnord Inc, Grafton WI (2007-2008)
Trained all staff on Safestart behavior-based safety program.
Established position at company from scratch
Value Stream Manager, Rexnord Inc, Grafton WI (2006-2007)
Instituted cellular manufacturing in the assembly area
Production Supervisor, Hufcor Inc, Janesville WI (2000-2006)
Successfully met production quotas in all aspects of supervision
Union Team Laborer, Hufcor Inc, Janesville WI (1996-2000)
General Manager, Pyramid Enterprises, Rockton, IL (1993-1996)
Developed and managed business from the ground up; achieved over $500,000 in net sales in less than two years.
Computer Skills
Experienced in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Windows, E-mail, Peoplesoft and online research. Quick to master new software and hardware.
Education & Training
B.S. History - Lacrosse University, Bay St. Louis, MS (2004)
A.A. Liberal Arts w/Bus Admin focus - Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL (1998)
Fully trained in Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) methodology.
ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt.
OSHA certification training (completed 30 hours).
Fully trained in Lean Basic methodology including 5S training.
“Brad is a very intelligent manager. He works well with a team and has a tremendous work ethic”
Scott Nelson
Plant Manager at Rexnord
“Using his lean manufacturing skills his team made huge strides in creating a workable Kanban and streamlining the product line.”
Bill Malone
Maintenance Supervisor at Rexnord
“As a manager, Brad excels in his ability to see the process not only as a whole, but in a much more detail-oriented manner.”
Nick Springer
Former Team Lead at Rexnord
1238 Bouchard Ave
Janesville, WI 53546
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