Quality Supervisor
Resume:
JAMES R. HALEMAN
PO Box **
Austin, IN *****
812-***-**** Home or 502-***-**** Cell
JOB OBJECTIVE
A position utilizing my knowledge and experience in quality, production,
efficiency, training and cost saving initiatives.
EXPERIENCE
Dana Corporation, Light Vehicle Division, Louisville, KY May
2010 -
Production Superintendent
o In charge of 78 production employees and 8 team leaders
o Responsible for 10 production lines along with a sub-assembly
department and a tube cut department
o Maintain production schedules for all 10 lines
o Utilize MRP software and E-Time payroll system
o In charge of new hire training program for first shift
o Responsible for all key performance indicators; Quality, Productivity,
Safety, Team Work, Morale, Housekeeping and Cost Savings
o In May 2010 the plant was working 6 days per week / 12 hours per day.
I have been instrumental in reducing overtime and increasing
productivity through cross training of all employees and stressing
quality at a higher level.
o The employees I supervise are UAW members. I have an excellent
rapport with the lead member of the local UAW. During my 19 months at
Dana I have not had any grievances filed due to disciplinary actions.
Aisin USA Seymour, Indiana July
2000 - Mar 2009
Dec 06 Manager-Die Maintenance Department
o Supervised 14 hourly employees and 3 team leaders
o Scheduled the repair of 90 progressive dies, 69 transfer dies & 88
Fineblank dies
o Control monthly expense budget:
. Reduced 2008 budget from $80K per month down to $67K/mo by the
end year 2008
. Reduced 2007 budget from $100K per month down to $80K/mo by the
end of yr Dec 2007
o Developed a Preventative Maintenance program for 289 moulding dies
. Resulted in a $25K reduction in tooling purchases over a 10
month period
. Accomplished by performing PM in a controlled environment where
both the efficiency in the manufacturing department and the life
of the tool were greatly improved
2005 Manager-Press Department
o Supervised 34 hourly employees, 4 advisors and 8 team leaders;
scheduled production on both shifts
o Control and improve quality. Lead and participated in several Quality
Circle Groups
. Was a member of the first group selected to go to Japan and
present to Toyota's World Quality Circle
o Reduced overtime 1.5 hours per day for 46 employees - estimated annual
savings $400K
o Reduced downtime and cycle time on several products resulting in the
reduction of 6 employees
o Started training classes for all press department employees resulting
in improved quality, reduced scrap and sorting costs
2003 Press Advisor
o Responsible for the operation of 6 large progressive presses and 4
small progressive presses
o Duties included: scheduling of the presses, controlling the training
of my employees and ensuring quality product
2000 Quality Advisor over press, booster body weld, e-coat & zinc
plating
o TPM Project - Line 1004 -Reduced downtime hours 85% (from 8.16 to
1.25)
o MSS 1Project - Line 0190 -Decreased cycle time 17% (from 42 seconds to
35 seconds)
o MSS 2Project - Line 1034 - Started 04/17/01 Completed 04/23/01
Reduced Sigma cycle time 24% (from 55 seconds to 42 seconds)-resulted
in the elimination of one person per line
o Formed and directed a task force that reduced defect rate on lines
1005 & 1006 98% (from 3.9 in Jan 2001 to .07 )
Seymour Tubing, Inc. Seymour, Indiana 1989 - 2000
o Technical Trainer - Develop and conduct training of new and existing
personnel
o Plant Supervisor (prior to promotion to Technical Trainer) -
Responsible for the entire third shift crew of 110 employees
o Previous positions include Warehouse Supervisor, Quality Assurance
Supervisor, Mill Department Supervisor, and Cold Draw Department
Supervisor.
o As Warehouse Supervisor, implemented cost savings project on
corrugated products: annual savings of $100K
o Involved in initial plant start-up activities: hiring and training
start-up employees
GTE Sylvania Seymour, Indiana 1984 - 1989 Production Supervisor
Holm Industries, Inc Scottsburg, Indiana 1982 - 1984 Production
Supervisor
Pantasote Seymour, Indiana 1978 - 1982 Line operator promoted
to Production Supv
SPECIALITY TRAINING
o Computerized MRP Systems for JIT Delivery
o Computerized Time & Attendance for Payroll
o Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
o On-site training in Japan (3 separate occasions)
o Various problem solving techniques including 8D
o ISO 9000 Certification process and controls
o Kaizen and Kanban projects
o Certified Trainer
o Quality Circle Leader
o FIFO Inventory Systems
o Toyota Production System (TPS)
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