ARCHIE J. WESTBROOK
*** ****** **** ~ Saginaw, MI 48638
H 989-***-**** ~ C 989-***-****
abidvf@r.postjobfree.com ~ Fax: 989-***-****
MANUFACTURING ? PRODUCTION ? MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Manager...Safety Manager...Supervisor...Operational
Manager
A creative, enthusiastic, high-achieving professional with tremendous
success and a proven track record. Prior responsibility reflects
outstanding career growth and progress through various businesses in
Corporate
America. Possess 19 years of supervision experience in manufacturing and
production, with a
history of career progression earned by projecting a standard of excellence
and conduct.
Proven record of solid leadership and a deep understanding of the
implication of new
information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-
making.
Great knowledge of human behavior and performance. Demonstrate a
profound level of integrity, diversity, and initiative to transform
negative situations into successful outcomes.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION 1990 - 2009
SKILL TRADES MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, GM Powertrain Flint North, Plant
5 (1997 - 2009)
? Directed and supervised over 100 UAW skilled and non-skilled
employees.
? Coordinated all maintenance and production activities for a
950,000 square-foot components engine plant consisting of 2nd and
3rd shift operations.
? Led plant in achievements of Scheduled Maintenance Requests
(SMR's) for 3 consecutive years in
Planned Maintenance & Safety, Quality and Phase III
Compliance.
? Proven ability to reduce cost through implementing lean
manufacturing techniques.
? Maintain all hourly and skilled trades employees Matrix Training
records as required by OSHA.
? Interfaced with UAW Union Representatives and corporate bodies
to ensure a sound working relationship with management and union.
? Devised end-of-shift reports through the utilization of MAXIMO
computerized maintenance monitoring system.
? Achieved goal for production of Hours Per Unit (HPU) for a
calendar year, and making budget.
. Prepared written Health and Safety Incident Reports.
. Track recordable and lost day work incidents.
. Maintain QS 9000 procedures, familiar with ISO regulations and
guidelines.
. Increase productivity of employees through coaching and self
empowerment.
. Performed safety lock-out audits on a daily bases.
roduction Supervisor, Flint, MI (1996 - 1997)
Contract Knights - GM Powertrain Flint, Plant 36
Knights Facilities Management, Saginaw, MI
? Directed the safety, quality, and production of world class
engines.
? Supervised assembly line production workers.
Production Supervisor, Saginaw, MI (1995 - 1996)
Contract - Delphi Saginaw Steering Systems, Plant 4
Knights Facilities Management, Saginaw, MI
? Supervised 3rd shift operations for 3 production departments.
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ARCHIE J. WESTBROOK
Page Two ~ Professional Experience (continued)
Senior Team Advisor, Rochester Hills, MI (1993 - 1995)
Contract - Delphi Saginaw Steering Systems, Plant 2
? Supervised 15 UAW sanitation employees.
Team Advisor, Rochester Hills, MI (1990 - 1993)
Contract - Lake Orion Assembly Plant, Orion, MI
? Supervised 35 UAW sanitation employees and truck drivers.
EDUCATION
DEGREES
Bachelor of Science, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
? Major - Social Work
? Minor - Social Psychology
? Awarded Football Scholarship
? Honors: Polemarch Recognition Award (Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity)
CERTIFICATES & TRAINING
? Leadership Training UAW/GM Center for Human Resources
. Safety Management Training
. Quality Network Planned Maintenance
. (EAP) Training Employee Assistance Program
. Labor Relations Training (UAW Contract)
. Employee Supervisor Training
. Fall Safety Training
. Crane Inspection Certificate
. Entry Supervisor Training
. Lock- Out Training
. Overhead Crane, Rigging, Manlift Safety Certificate
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
? Plant Managers Trophy Award: Planned maintenance in safety, quality,
and Phase III compliance with union and management team work.
? Recognition from Plant Manager for SMR's completed on a monthly
basis.
? Recognition Award for Team Work and Outstanding Effort in getting the
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