William D. Smith
****-* ***** ** ** Troy, OH. ***73** 937-***-**** (cell)
************.*****@*****.***
Objective:
-I am a Manufacturing Professional looking to join a successful
company in the Minerva/Canton area. I am a very successful person that
routinely exceeds expectations.
Summary of Experience:
-I have 10 plus years experience as a Manufacturing Manager,
Production Supervisor, and Maintenance
Supervisor. I have a proven success record at every position.
- I have experience with steering and directing all aspects of
manufacturing operations in a fast pace environment with both union
and non-union employees.
-Experience in a cell structure with a low and high volume production.
-Experience with establishing budgeting, manpower, and equipment
requirement.
-Experience with setting priorities, planning, organizing, and supervising
manufacturing operation as a front line supervisor and as a manager.
-Excellent interpersonal, written, organizational, and verbal skills.
-Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
-My military experience includes Aircraft Manager, Production and
Maintenance Operations, Shop Chief, Logistic Manager, Deficiency
Analysis Manager, and Wing Avionics Manager, and Maintenance
Technician.
Education:
-Bachelor of Science in Management, Park University.
-A. S. in Avionics Systems Technology, Community College of the Air
Force.
-Lean Manufacturing techniques.
EXPERIENCE
Sept 2006 to Present: Projects Unlimited INC. Manufacturing Division
-Manufacturing Manager, January 2008 to present. Promoted from floor
supervision.
-Production Supervisor, September 2006 to January 2008
-Set record yearly sales revenue and profit each year as Manufacturing
Manager.
-Managed the successful start-up operation of a new manufacturing division.
-Direct and monitor department supervision to accomplish goals of
manufacturing plans.
-Develop, train, and cross train employees, involve employees in
maintaining and improving departmental efficiency, productivity, quality,
safety, cooperation, and morale.
-Decrease product cost through continuous improvement, effective
utilization of manpower, machines, materials, and processes.
-Establish budget guidelines and ensure budgetary requirements are met.
-Plan, organizes, and supervises manufacturing operation to meet production
schedules.
-Ensure employees adhere to process control procedures, operating
instructions, and all quality standards while meeting customer
specifications.
-Ensure Quality and processes meet ISO 9001:2008 criteria and are
maintained.
July 2005 to Sept. 2006: Troy Design (Contract Supervisor to Delphi)
-Production Supervisor for a unionized automotive supplier.
-Supervised 40 plus employees in a cell structure for high volume
production.
- Plan, organizes, and supervises manufacturing operation to meet
production schedules.
-Utilized lean manufacturing techniques to improve efficiency and
productivity.
-Increased throughput by using out of the box style thinking.
Aug 2000 to July 2005: BioLab Inc.
Maintenance Supervisor for a chemical plant
-Supervised 10 mechanics and 3 electricians with a 24/7 work schedule in a
chemical plant. Responsible for planning and scheduling, setting work
order priorities, ordering parts and maintaining inventory, evaluating
employees and discipline, identifying and ensure training was accomplished,
monitor outside contractors and coordinate work with engineers and other
departments to meet the company's goals and requirements.
--Accomplishments:
---Implemented an "in process maintenance inspection program" on work being
performed that improved the quality of work.
---Created and conducted a weekly "Tailgate" meeting with all the
department employees to discuss projected work, safety, and work inspection
results. Department safety, quality, and teamwork were recognized as
outstanding.
---Implemented preventive maintenance programs that increased the equipment
reliability and saved thousands of dollars.
---Worked with engineers and department heads to plan and assign
maintenance workers to perform major plant upgrades and/or equipment
replacement utilizing current maintenance manpower saving money by not
using contract workers. Jobs were done on time and under budget. This
process increased the employee's moral and provided equipment ownership and
pride to the department on a job well done.
---Leader of continuous improvement programs resulting in improved
efficiency, higher moral, and a safer environment.
---Experienced with wearing several types of Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE).
---Trained in proper handling of chemicals.
Military Experience Summarized:
-Senior NCO, F-16 Flightline Manager
-Selected by Headquaters to be the Operation Liason expert to the System
Program
Office to oversee aircraft system improvements and new system
implementation.
-F-16 aircraft flightline Production Supervisor.
-Managed multiple departments to ensure assigned missions were accomplished
and all safety and established technical order procesures were adhered to.
-Provided training, cross training, discipline, performance feedback, and
mentoring.
-Experience with analyzing deficiency reports, establishing work schedules
and prioritizing workload.
-Responsible to sign off aircraft forms for "First Flight of Day"
inspection that stated the aircraft had been inspected by me and was safe
for flight. Pilot ready for flight.