Production Supervisor/Manager
Resume:
Lillie Howard
Atlanta, GA *****
********@*****.***
Education
Ashford University
Bachelor of Business in Organizational Management 5/2013
Rochville University
Bachelor of Business in Manufacturing Management
Professional Experience
Tyler Refrigeration 6/2008 - 4/2013
Rapid Continuous Improvement Engineer Niles, MI
. Lead and coordinated activities related to the site's continuous
improvement program.
. Tracked all ideas submitted throughout the site continuous improvement
program
. Communicated to others metrics related to the continuous improvement
program and the status of submitted ideas through reports,
newsletters, presentations, etc.
. Lead and coordinated activities related to the site's continuous
improvement program.
. Tracked all ideas submitted throughout the site continuous improvement
program
. Implemented ideas submitted throughout the continuous improvement
program.
. Facilitated lean manufacturing kaizen training
. Lead cross-functional teams to implement lean concepts, from
conception through implementation and sustenance; these included 5S,
value stream mapping, kanban, pull system, Just-In-Time and cellular
manufacturing.
. Trained employees on the application and utilization of lean
manufacturing concepts
. Created and maintained Standard Operating Procedure and Work
Instruction documents
Ford Motor Company 7/2000 -
6/2008
Production Supervisor Wixom, MI
. Maintained effective communication with associates via pre-shift
and individual meetings regarding company policies, procedures,
work rules, process documentation
and environmental regulations.
. Supervised approx. 70 production associates
. Reviewed all production objectives and coordinated objectives with
production procedures in cooperation with department manager and
other shift personnel to maximize product reliability and minimize
costs.
. Supervised associates to include training and development,
communication and enforcement of company policies and procedures,
performance coaching and evaluation, and written documentation of
employee performance issues; supervised approx. 70 associates
. Scheduled and assigned employees to appropriate tasks to achieve
department daily production, quality and housekeeping goals; rotated work
of employees fairly.
. Conducted yearly performance reviews in timely manner.
. Disciplined associates per company policies and procedures.
. Participated in prototyping and launch/installation of engineering
changes to chassis support assembly.
. Assisted with machine set ups as required: troubleshoot and
obtained appropriate support to fix problems.
. Created Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions
. Responsible for cosmetic inspections of finished products
. Worked with the QA Team to ensure effective inspection and testing
procedures are implemented and maintained to guarantee quality finished
products for our customers.
. Provided accurate daily reports on machine uptime, pieces per hour,
scrap percentage and accidents.
. Actively contributed to Continuous Improvement Program by using Six
Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodologies, including creating kaizen way
of production, 8-D Reports, team development, 5S, QS-9000, TS 16949, ISO
14001, MP&L initiatives and adherence to union guidelines.
Jered
7/1997 - 7/2000
Shipping ad Receiving Manager Brunswick, GA
. Supervised a team of approx. 75 associates engaged in shipping and
receiving; scheduled picking and packing
. Coordinated loading operations with shipping service providers for up
to 20 trailers daily
. Developed and implemented standardized practices for order processing
and fulfillment, staff scheduling, inventory, warehouse operations, and
shipping/receiving
. Planned, organized, and implemented daily task schedule for all
material handlers and logistics clerks thru MP&L, to ensure that the
production output supports the established schedule.
. Acted as the "point-of-contact" for both external and internal
customers.
. Assisted corporate with site growth -- interviewing and selecting new
employees.
. Actively supported Lean initiatives, like 5S and Standardized Work
Flow.
. Implemented Inventory Mechanisms like Mid-Mix, FIFO and Engineering
Change Coordination.
. Utilized Kaizen activities to plan and implement improvements to
problems related to material handling.
. Attended many Lean Manufacturing workshops including Kaizen workshops,
Changeover Reduction (SMED), Visual Workplace, QAD, 5S, Just-In-Time
process flow techniques and Improved Factory and Cell Layouts for 1-piece
pull systems using Kanban technique.
. Insured the accurate and timely transmission of these delivery
schedules to suppliers.
. When necessary, promptly redefined production schedules and purchased
component delivery schedules upon the occurrence of external customer
order requirement changes or internal production delays.
. Advised Customer Service promptly of any change in our ability to
meet these commitments.
. Redefined the manufacturing schedule when a customer order shipment
failure occurs or a parent assembly is unable to be started as scheduled.
. Maintained the planning database.
. Utilized computers and wireless RF devices to scan products and
perform other bar code and inventory functions.
United States Air Force (1993-1997) Cheyenne, WY
Logistics Specialist (E1-E6)
. Planned purchasing, transportation and coordination of bulk raw
materials based on demand and in coordination with published schedules;
coordinated requirements with logistics, operations, sourcing and
engineering departments.
. Provided cross-functional leadership by working to establish,
maintain and ensure sound working relationships with internal departments
and to ensure open communication and attainment of all production
requirements.
. Served as technical expert in logistics while working with others
to develop new capabilities that helped to meet/exceed teams' measurable
objectives. Lead, coached and managed the performance of new Airmen by
setting goals and objectives, regular performance evaluations,
disciplinary action, and career development.
Additional Skills
Hi-lo license, lean manufacturing training, Continuous Improvement, 6-Sigma
Green Belt, ERP, SAP R/3 (PP, WM, MM, LE, and SD modules). Supervised in
logistics, injection molding; assembly, packaging, wiring, electrical,
fabrication, welding, and scheduling. Lean Quality Tools: Kaizen / 5S / TQM
/ Lean / DAMIC / Six Sigma / QMS / Continuous Improvement/Hoshin/Autonomous
Teams/VSM/SIPOC/SWOT/Visual Management/Gemba/Takt Time/Kanban/PDCA/Training
and Coaching; Supermarket/TPM/FMEA/One Piece Flow/Cross
Training/Standardized Work
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