MICHAEL C. NEWTON
* ***** ***** ***. 864-***-****
Williamston, SC 29697 ***********@*******.***
RESULTS-FOCUSED MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR
Accomplished, highly conscientious production manager with strong
leadership skills resulting in attainment of high performance levels
through committed associates throughout entire career with three leading
companies in three diverse industries.
EXPERIENCE
REXAM, Anderson, SC
October 2008- Jan. 2011
INJECTION MOLDING SUPERVISOR
Primary responsibilities include insuring that safety, quality, and
production goals are met, monitoring and signing off on Kronos E time, and
issuing yearly performance evaluations. Participate in monthly 5S
inspections, and work in Baan systems to calculate machine OEEs.
KEMET ELECTRONICS, Simpsonville, SC 1991 - September 2008
Third Shift Supervisor
< Increased production of tantalum capacitors from 27 million per month to
400 million per month.
< Supervised associates in the obtainment of ISO-9000, QS-9000, and TS-
16949 Certification.
< Led shift in successful start-up of new aluminum capacitor line.
< Supervised in the Racking, Electrical Chemical Process, Assembly,
Molding, and End of Line Departments with responsibility for 50-60
employees per shift; met daily production goals, quality and yield
guidelines, and monthly safety objectives.
< Maintained a yearly evaluation rating of "Exceeds Expectations" for 12
years and "Superior" for 2 years.
< Played critical leadership role in the implementation of 5S into the
production area.
SPRINGS INDUSTRIES, Fort Mill, SC
1983 - 1991
H.W. CLOSE PLANT, Fort Lawn, SC (1988 - 1991)
Second Shift Supervisor
Assisted in new plant start-up, including writing job descriptions and
safety and health analysis documents. Trained and supervised instructors to
operate machinery and educate employees. Supervised and responsible for
shifts of 60 employees in six different departments.
AILEEN PLANT, Biscoe, NC (1983 - 1988)
Shift Supervisor
Supervised in griege mill in all four major departments with the majority
of experience in the spinning and preparation departments.
< Successfully completed extensive Production Management Training Program.
EDUCATION
BS, Industrial Management, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Numerous leadership development training programs throughout career
SOFTWARE SKILLS
MS Windows, MS office, Lotus SmartSuite, Oracle, Lotus Notes R7, and KMS