Supervisor Manufacturing
Resume:
Bruce Lee Weatherspoon
Marion, IN 46952
Home: 765-***-**** ******************@*****.*** Cell:
SUMMARY
Enthusiastic, self-motivated operations leader with wide-ranging experience
in planning and leading complex operations in the manufacturing arena.
Recognized for innovative trouble shooting, adaptability, excellent
communication and negotiating skills. Known as a quick learner who easily
bridges the gap between management initiatives and work place solutions.
Areas of expertise
Safety Training Performance Management
Problem Solving Cost Savings
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GENERAL MOTORS, LLC, Marion, IN
Material Handling Supervisor 2011 - 2013
Coordinated all aspects of materials flow from the production line to the
designated storage location (DSL) and maintained control and accuracy over
all product inventories, including all transaction, procurement, planning,
and scheduling, cost, warehouse, shipping, and receiving to ensure that
customer orders were fulfilled in a timely manner.
. Led and directed a dynamic workforce of 35 highly trained and motivated
fork truck operators.
. Trained and developed the workforce in Standardized Work, First-In-First-
Out (FIFO) operations, Short Lead Time and Practical Problem Solving
strategies which led to a successful 100% short lead time score on the
external Global Manufacturing System (GMS) audit.
. Developed safety initiatives that were instrumental in the materials
teams having an unprecedented zero lost workday cases for 2012.
. Led 2 material handling teams to a 15% reduction in downtime attributed
to the Material Handling Department.
Die Movement Supervisor 2008 - 2011
Planned, coordinated, and implemented plans of operations that resulted in
daily die settings of over 100 die sets on 22 press lines throughout the
Marion Metal Center. Proven track record in dynamically motivating and
leading the workforce to an outstanding record of plating 25 press lines in
a 1 shift time-frame on a consistent basis.
. Developed plans of operation in the safe and practical setting of dies in
a responsive and sense of urgency manner that continuously met the needs
of the customers throughout the Marion Metal Center.
. Ensured that in all aspects of the critical die movement activities the
personnel adhered to all policies pertaining to Safety, People, Quality,
Responsiveness, Cost and the Environment.
Production Supervisor 2006 - 2008
Managed the scheduling of production, set work schedules, provided training
and coaching, conducted performance evaluations, and set departmental goals
and expectations. Provided technical expertise to resolve Metal Assembly
production processing issues and created and ensured that corrective
actions were implemented.
. Consistently accomplished an Operational Equipment Efficiency (OEE) of
98% over a 2-year period.
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. Developed plans of operations and strategies that on a regular basis led
to the meeting of customer's needs at the Marion plant and the outside
customers as well.
. Promoted safe work practices that resulted in no lost work day cases over
a 2-year period.
Material Handling Supervisor 2004 - 2006
Supervised employees engaged in verifying, keeping records and loading and
unloading of incoming and outgoing production material in a dynamic
manufacturing environment. Managed the safe and meticulous loading and
unloading of railcars, tractor trailers, and flatbed trucks to accommodate
customers in-house and across the country. Ensured the accuracy,
completeness, and the good condition of incoming and outgoing shipments.
. Led and directed a well-trained and highly motivated group of 25 fork
truck drivers skilled in loading and unloading of trucks, railcars, as
well as production lines throughout the Marion Metal Center.
. Planned, organized, and implemented the reorganizing of the rail and dock
operations in order to make them safer, more efficient, and timely in
getting production materials to the customer.
. Adhered to all Metal Fabricating Division injury / illness policies
resulting in no injuries over a 2-year period.
Production Supervisor 1998 - 2004
Planned organized, directed, controlled, and coordinated the manufacturing
activities involving the W-Line a world class press line that ranked in the
top 20 in the world of double-action presses. Utilized lean manufacturing
principles that eliminated waste by preventing scrap and saving thousands
of dollars. Developed an inspection process that improved quality of the
production parts by 20% over a 3-year period.
. Demonstrated solid leadership and insisted on safe work practices and
procedures being followed while ensuring that production schedules of
automobiles parts were achieved on a daily basis.
. Trained subordinates in meeting manufacturing quality standards and
obtained results by accomplishing year-end production goals that were
102% of goal.
. Demonstrated a consistent focus on meeting the customers' need in-house
and at the assembly plants.
EDUCATION
MS, Management, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
BA, History, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS
Omega Psi Phi, Inc.
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