MICHAEL J. MYERS
*********@*****.*** Cell phone 715-***-****
Statement
Exceptionally resourceful and team oriented Production Supervisor with the motivation
and experience to seek out process improvements using lean manufacturing and 5S
production applications to achieve company metrics. Proven success encouraging shop
employees to safely use the skills and training they received to meet quality standards and on time delivery for customer satisfaction. I can meet and exceed expectations and will constantly be searching for ways to improve processes and procedures.
Education, Training and Seminars
• Marion Public School, Marion, WI.- Diploma
• Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI. - Mechanical Design Technician 2yr.
course (3.7 GPA)
• Employee Management Courses
• TCM software and Microsoft Office training
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S and KanBan Application Seminars
• Blueprint Reading courses
• D1.2 Aluminum, D1.1 Steel and D1.1 FCAW Certifications
• Drafting and Cad Courses
• Forklift and electric pallet jack certification
Most Recent Work Experiences
Bruno Independent Living Aids, Inc, Oconomowoc, WI, March 2013 – Present
Welding and Fabrication of Stair lifts
Uphold Lean Manufacturing and 5S
Read and interpret Blue Prints and shop orders
Marion Body Works Marion, WI, Feb 1986 – Nov 2012
Lead-Person (Production Supervisor), April 2002 - Nov 2012
Supervise over 40 employees training and assigning tasks
Assist in deciding workforce needs and the hiring of new employees
Train new employees in processes and safety
Inventory assessment needs
Resolve employee issues and conflicts
Apply 5S and Lean Manufacturing
Meet production goals and deadlines
Consult with engineering to resolve assembly issues
Contact maintenance as required
Uphold company quality standards
Welder/Assembler, Feb 1986 – April 2002
Weld steel military bodies and alum. cabs
Coach fellow employees
Create Assembly Procedures
Team member for prototype development
Operate Fork Lifts, electric pallet jacks and overhead cranes
Design & build fixtures
Assigned the difficult jobs that took
know-how to complete
Extra Skills and Experience
Experienced in the use of all hand and power tools
Experienced in use of cut-off saws, drill press, punch press
Very mechanically inclined
Experienced in shears and hand brake
Some experience with manual lathe and manual vertical milling machine
Repair and Maintenance of my own automobiles and recreational vehicles
Remodeled my own home including electrical and plumbing
Led church worship team
Volunteered for vacation Bible school
Substitute Sunday school teacher
Volunteered for children’s church