Tony Byers
**** ********* **. **********, ** ****0 502-***-**** **********@*****.***
Objective
Obtain a challenging production supervisor position in manufacturing which allows contribution to
company goals, enlargement, & productivity.
Profile
Recognized for expert problem identification and practical problem solving skills. Advocated driving
change, and enlisting the enthusiastic support of peers to accomplish ongoing efficiency of cost
improvements. Introduced new methods into the manufacturing process resulting in reduction in costs.
Over 20 years cumulative experience in OSHA compliance development and maintenance; management;
purchasing; customer relations; sales tracking; and cost control. Able to work with anyone under stressful
conditions. Consistently improved corporate quality standards through extensive research, maturity, and
honest hard work. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-building skills.
Skills Summary
Workplace Safety Quality Improvement Troubleshooting
Electrical Prioritizing/Scheduling Cost Control
Eliminating Waste PLC/Robotics Assembly
Metal Fabrication Preventive Maintenance Welding
Inventory Control Employee Engagement
Professional Experience
Maintenance supervisor
Ensure that all maintenance activities in a facility are appropriately carried out.
Maintain and uphold the quality and standards of an organization.
Keeping of records on all maintenance and service activities conducted.
Ensure proper working shifts of employees.
Recruiting maintenance staff and evaluating their performances.
Interacting with other departments to ensure the proper functioning of all equipment in the
facility.
Strict adherence to all safety regulations set by the industry.
Delegating work to subordinates and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
Filing purchase orders and other documentations for the procurement of spare and replacement
parts.
production manager
Manage 25 employees across metal fabrication, assembly, and distribution departments.
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Tony Byers
4105 Hunsinger Ln. Louisville, KY 40220 502-***-**** **********@*****.***
Eliminated backlog of over 50 past due orders within three weeks of taking over position.
Schedule orders for production via use of spreadsheets and customer needs.
Recruit/oversee training of employees both in production and front office.
Issue and track purchase orders through use of Quick Books.
Track costs of per piece production including raw materials, scrap, and manpower.
Update Management and Investors on various stages of company growth during weekly
meetings.
Employment History
LUVATA ELECTROFIN – Louisville, KY
Maintenance Manager, 2012 – Present
Responsible for department of five techs/co-ops
Created PM program resulting in 25% decrease in downtime and 20% overtime
Calculated monthly utilities reporting causes for increased or decreased usage
Fabricate as needed to speed up production
Repaired damaged coils
Worked with Louisville Air Board regarding stack emissions and guidelines. Opacity
certified
M anaged projects from stages of gathering bids, submission of budget, to completion of job
I nitiated near miss program
Handled 8D quality issues
Work included pneumatics, hydraulics, and both low/high voltage electrical
Experience troubleshooting PLC’s
Axn heavy duty – Louisville, KY
Production Manager, 2010 – 2012
Responsible for production crew of 25
Scheduled production lines based on customer deadlines
Created scheduling program that cut lead time from ten weeks down to three
Oversaw quality inspections of finished axles prior to shipment submitted 8D forms as
necessary
Installed assembly lines, overhead cranes, and also performed maintenance duties
Purchased used equipment then modifying to fit needs
Work included pneumatics, hydraulics, and both low/high voltage electrical
Experience working with PLC’s
Paramount Door – Louisville, KY
Maintenance Supervisor, 2008 – 2010
Directed department of two people
Kept entry door production lines running
Downtime average was less than one hour due to inventory of parts
Designed new storm door that is currently in production by company
Work included pneumatics, low, and high voltage electrical
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Tony Byers
4105 Hunsinger Ln. Louisville, KY 40220 502-***-**** **********@*****.***
Dana corporation – paris, tn
Maintenance Supervisor, 2004 – 2008
Responsible for department of four
Performed PM’s and routine maintenance on plastic injection presses
Duties also included mold changes ranging from 400 to 2500 lbs.
Apprentice to mold repair technician
Work involved pneumatics, hydraulics, and both low/high voltage electrical
Experience with PLC’s and Fanuc Robots
fleetwood homes – benton, ky
Maintenance Supervisor, 1996 – 2004
Started as maintenance helper
Ended as supervisor over department of eight
Perform final electrical testing on manufactured homes prior to being shipped out
Repaired station cranes, assembly lines, and misc. equipment as needed
Work involved both low and high voltage electrical
Education
Murray state university – murray, ky
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 1994
GPA: 2.80
Murray state university – murray, ky
Pursuit of Associates in Architectural Design, 2004
GPA: 3.5 during five semesters attended
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