Manufacturing

ROY ALLEN SMITHERMAN

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Florence, Al. 35630

334-***-**** ( mobile)

***************@*****.***

Experience Summary:

> Safety and Quality leadership through team awareness and customer

/company compliance.

> Ensuring compliance with all OHSA regulations and participation in the

activities of the Joint Health and Safety Committee.

> Team supervision and motivation of employees to achieve the customer

/company objectives.

> Effective oral communicator and procedural writer of new /existing

compliance and operation issues.

> Tooling & engineering support with EC changes.

> Planning and executing any improvements ideas and ensuring Kaizen

teams are supported.

Experience:

Nypro Kanaak- Production Supervisor (Feb 2011-July 2013) Dothan,

AL

Essential Functions

. Managing Production staff of a fast paced environment with producing a

variety of plastic detergent caps.

. Overseeing daily safety, quality & production goals of the business.

. Member of the plant safety and environmental committee.

. Responsible for production associates, maintenance and quality

throughout the shift.

. Practicing and enforcing the health and safety of the company.

. Training of staff and department personnel.

. Responsible with team staffing, production scheduling and

communicating daily production goals.

. Chairperson for site safety committee.

Matsu Alabama, Inc.-Stamping Supervisor (July 2006 - Feb 2011)

Huntsville, AL

Essential Functions

. Managing Production staff.

. Overseeing the quality assurance personnel performance, in conjunction

with the Quality Assurance Manager.

. Ensuring compliance with all OSHA and Government Regulations.

. Training of staff and department personnel.

. Responsible with 15 tool & Die makers to insure scheduled dies are

maintained and PM'ed.

. Responsible for 146 stamping associates and three direct supervisors.

. Ensuring all quality systems are adhered to.

. Learning, practicing and enforcing the health and safety of the

company.

. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of

the supervisory unit.

. Responsible with the interviewing, hiring and training employees;

planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance;

rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and

resolving issues.

Gestamp- Group Leader (2003 - 2006) McCalla, AL

Essential Functions

. Daily supervision of press shop personnel

. Implementation of "World Class Manufacturing Policies and Procedures."

. Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

. Implements daily production schedule of the press shop to meet the

daily manufacturing goals.

. Schedules production associate assignments and coordinates daily

assignment rotations.

. Performs compliance of daily safety inspections which includes pre

equipment start-up inspections and documentation.

. Initially leads problem solving efforts.

. Manage manpower issues daily and [plan for shortages, vacations etc.

Additional Responsibilities

. Health and Safety of all subordinates including any sub-contractors

working in the area of responsibility.

. Supports the operations Performance Metrics relating to Safety,

Quality, cost and Delivery to meet target expectations.

. Production data collection and reporting using the MRP system.

. Supports and contributes to the annual operating Plan regarding

performance and cost expectations.

Training and Experience

. Press shop experience (Blanking, Hand Transfer & automated Transfer

Presses).

. Manager, supervisor and operator experience.

. Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing.

. Experience with PC based systems and Microsoft applications.

. Strong knowledge of SPC and data tracking; good math skills..

Nextel Synthetics-Shift Leader (2001 - 2003) Trussville, AL

. Responsible with insuring the safety, quality and production of 64

associates to manufacture a world class primary and secondary carpet

backing.

. Worked directly with associates in regards to team motivation, safety,

quality, production, policies and procedures. Evaluated performance

feedback and team coaching / counseling.

. Equipment responsibilities include 60 weaving looms, extrusion

processes, spinning, carding, drawing and warp beaming.

. Conducted safety training

. Responsible with associate forklift, lockout tag - out, confined

space, fire fighting and regulatory training.

GE Plastics-Finishing Building Coordinator (1987 - 2001)

Burkville, AL

. Primary contact for Safety Training (forklifts, operational,

equipment).

. Worked directly with Human Resources on site policies and procedures.

. Multi - layered supervisory role with oversight of 117 associates

including maintenance.

. Coordinated associate scheduling including vacation, absence while

ensuring full operations coverage support.

. PLC and SCS process troubleshooting.

. Assigned additional roles as the area ISO 9000 representative and area

safety and quality leader.

. Designed a code system for associate to track various phases of

production.

. As an Internal Auditor, developed audit checklist process for our

team.

. Implemented our Stable operations Process in the extrusion department.

Resulting with increased throughput by 19% (25MM) and reduced customer

complaints by 30% within 1 year.

. Member of our company peer Review Panel, addressing associate

disciplinary issues.

Corporate Training

. Confined Space

. Line Opening

. Environmental Awareness

. Regulatory Process

. Safety Management

. Social Styles Management

. Internal Quality Auditor Training

. MSDS

. Hazcom

. Team Building

. Kaizan

. Lean Manufacturing

. Positive Discipline Skills

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