Andre D. Speed

**** **** ****** **** * Kenosha, WI 53142 262-***-**** wzza6u@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Manufacturing leader, who drives success, believes in high-producing teams and developing employee loyalty. 11 years experience overseeing 30 employees and managed, 8-12-hour rotating shifts in finish production area. Experienced in using lean manufacturing to reduce costs and streamline production processes. Focused on facilitating the creation of quality products to meet customers’ expectations and achieve company goals.

EMPLOYMENT Finish Product Supervisor June 2008-March 2012

Saint-Gobain-Containers Burlington, WI

Promoted from a Process Handler to Finish Product Supervisor. Managed production efforts of 30+ employees. Supervised technical equipment, check detectors, scanners and case packer machines.

Supervised organization and direction of cold end department. Managed packaging of quality glass containers.

Responsible for ensuring that audits are performed to verify plant compliance with technical and standard operating procedures.

Administered effective safety programs to ensure full awareness and compliance of employees. Provided necessary training updates, while striving for safety excellence and complying with OSHA standards.

Maintained administrative records in a timely fashion to comply with job requirements and ensure accurate record keeping. Prepared work assignments for employees, work schedules, attendance, grievance documentation and production recording.

Established and maintain effective work relationship within the departments, with other departments, the Union, and with the corporation.

Process Handler May 2001-June 2008

Saint-Gobain-Containers Burlington, WI

Coordinated and standardize all cold end and coating processes. Responsible for product flow and handling of containers in various sizes and shapes. Assisted with issues pertaining to specific glass manufacturing, plant and sub-processes of

cold end operations. Conducted audits to confirm process of cold end. Identified root causes people, process or equipment.

EDUCATION Associates Degree in General Studies AUGUST 1997-MAY 1999

Dodge City Community College Dodge City, Kansas

SKILLS

Production, manufacturing and supervision Strong problem solving, verbal and written communication skills. Microsoft Office, PC & Mac proficient Energetic, Detailed-Oriented, Multitasked, Enthusiastic, Team Player