Customer Service Injection Molding
Resume:
Gregory C. Vaughn
Huntertown, Indiana 46748
Supervisor / General Foreman
. 25+ years of supervisory experience in both union and non-union
manufacturing environments.
. Proven leadership skills, consistent and fair in arbitrating
conflict resolution.
. Significant background in problem identification, problem
solving, and strategy development.
. Outstanding interpersonal, communication, motivational, and
organizational skills.
. Ability to train, discipline, and turn employee's attitudes
around to increase production activities.
Professional Experience
3/08 - 6/09 Meridian Auto Systems - Grabill, Indiana
Non-union manufacturer of automotive-oriented fiberglass
1st Shift Supervisor
. Supervised 8-10 employees in a fiberglass mixing and
compounding operation.
. Worked closely with quality control and scheduling to ensure
on-time shipment.
. Trained, disciplined, and evaluated department staff.
. Led a Kaizen event on edge seal which resulted in less scrap
and reduced customer complaints.
12/97 - 3/08 Rieke Corporation - Auburn, Indiana
Non-union manufacturer of steel and plastic closures
1st Shift General Foreman - Assembly Department (02/99 -
Present)
3rd Shift General Foreman - Assembly Department (06/98 - 02/99)
2nd Shift Supervisor - Assembly Department (12/97 - 06/98)
. Supervised 25-30 machine operators in various types of assembly
operations:
- Lining machines - Gasket machines
- Tamper lock welding machines - Flex-spout
assembly machines
. Performed manpower planning and scheduling for 3-shift assembly
operation.
. Increased flex-spout production from 90,000 pieces to 125,000
pieces per shift resulting in a cutback in overtime by
increasing production rate.
. Member Kaizen Rapid Improvement Team implementing the 5S
principals of lean manufacturing.
10/96 - 12/97 Eagle Picher Plastics - Grabill, Indiana
Non-union manufacturer of automotive-oriented fiberglass products in
compression molding plant
2nd Shift Supervisor
. Supervised 60 employees in the molding, bonding, and finishing
departments.
. Worked closely with quality control and scheduling to ensure
on-time shipment of parts.
. Hired, trained, disciplined, terminated and evaluated
department staff.
05/94 - 10/96 Tyler Refrigeration - Niles, Michigan
Union manufacturer of commercial refrigeration units
Supervisor
. Supervised 33 employees on 2-lines producing 36 units per day.
. Executed manpower and production scheduling.
. Followed work orders to ensure correct specifications.
. Interacted with sheet metal, coil, welding, and basing
departments on product, supply, quality, and other
issues.
. Achieved goal of consistent 36 units a day production through
efficient material flow, inventory control, and
production accuracy.
1993 - 1994 Hughes Plastics Inc. - St. Joseph, Michigan
Union plastic injection molding plant for speaker grills for the
automotive industry
General Foreman
. Supervised 41 injection molding press operators operating 25-
700 ton presses, plus 120 hourly production workers and
supervisors for a 3-shift operation.
. Contributed to scheduling and rework operations.
. Initiated work cells to include molding, assembly, and
packaging at the same station.
. Dramatically improved plant housekeeping.
1984 - 1993 United Technologies Automotive Engineered Systems Division -
Niles, Michigan
Union manufacturer of urethane steering wheels and air bags for the
automotive industry
3rd Shift General Foreman (1992 - 1993)
. Supervised foremen, process technicians, and 200 hourly union
employees in injection molding, paint, and assembly
departments.
. Created work cells comprised of molders and trimmers on Ford
steering wheel line.
. Trained cell members to control expenses with product quality
improvements.
1st Shift Production Supervisor (1988 - 1992)
. Supervised 30 employees and coordinated rim molding, in-mold
painting, trimming, repairs, and inspection.
. Consistently maintained production schedule for 1800 steering
wheels per day.
Customer Service/Scheduling Coordinator (1984 - 1988)
. Scheduled entire plant prior to implementation of work cell
team building concept.
1st Shift Shipping & Receiving Supervisor (1984 - 6 months)
Education
Associate of Science Degree
Business Management
Indiana Wesleyan College - Fort Wayne, Indiana
Professional Development
Kaizen / 5S Principals
Team Building
Work Cells
Problem Solving
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Production Scheduling
Customer Service
Union Grievance Steps
Computer Technology
JBA System (Rieke Corporation)
(Inventory, ordering, delivery scheduling, and parts breakdown)
References Available Upon Request
References
For
Gregory C. Vaughn
17232 Kell Road
Huntertown, Indiana 46748
Rod Swann
Plant Manager
Meridian Auto Systems
13811 Roth Road
Grabill, Indiana 46741
Demetria Stephens
Human Resource Manager
Meridian Auto Systems
13811 Roth Road
Grabill, Indiana 46741
Ed Allen
Plant Superintendent
Rieke Corporation
Auburn, Indiana
260-***-**** Gregory C. Vaughn
17232 Kell Road
Huntertown, Indiana 46748
Supervisor / General Foreman
. 25+ years of supervisory experience in both union and non-union
manufacturing environments.
. Proven leadership skills, consistent and fair in arbitrating
conflict resolution.
. Significant background in problem identification, problem
solving, and strategy development.
. Outstanding interpersonal, communication, motivational, and
organizational skills.
. Ability to train, discipline, and turn employee's attitudes
around to increase production activities.
Professional Experience
3/08 - 6/09 Meridian Auto Systems - Grabill, Indiana
Non-union manufacturer of automotive-oriented fiberglass
1st Shift Supervisor
. Supervised 8-10 employees in a fiberglass mixing and
compounding operation.
. Worked closely with quality control and scheduling to ensure
on-time shipment.
. Trained, disciplined, and evaluated department staff.
. Led a Kaizen event on edge seal which resulted in less scrap
and reduced customer complaints.
12/97 - 3/08 Rieke Corporation - Auburn, Indiana
Non-union manufacturer of steel and plastic closures
1st Shift General Foreman - Assembly Department (02/99 -
Present)
3rd Shift General Foreman - Assembly Department (06/98 - 02/99)
2nd Shift Supervisor - Assembly Department (12/97 - 06/98)
. Supervised 25-30 machine operators in various types of assembly
operations:
- Lining machines - Gasket machines
- Tamper lock welding machines - Flex-spout
assembly machines
. Performed manpower planning and scheduling for 3-shift assembly
operation.
. Increased flex-spout production from 90,000 pieces to 125,000
pieces per shift resulting in a cutback in overtime by
increasing production rate.
. Member Kaizen Rapid Improvement Team implementing the 5S
principals of lean manufacturing.
10/96 - 12/97 Eagle Picher Plastics - Grabill, Indiana
Non-union manufacturer of automotive-oriented fiberglass products in
compression molding plant
2nd Shift Supervisor
. Supervised 60 employees in the molding, bonding, and finishing
departments.
. Worked closely with quality control and scheduling to ensure
on-time shipment of parts.
. Hired, trained, disciplined, terminated and evaluated
department staff.
05/94 - 10/96 Tyler Refrigeration - Niles, Michigan
Union manufacturer of commercial refrigeration units
Supervisor
. Supervised 33 employees on 2-lines producing 36 units per day.
. Executed manpower and production scheduling.
. Followed work orders to ensure correct specifications.
. Interacted with sheet metal, coil, welding, and basing
departments on product, supply, quality, and other
issues.
. Achieved goal of consistent 36 units a day production through
efficient material flow, inventory control, and
production accuracy.
1993 - 1994 Hughes Plastics Inc. - St. Joseph, Michigan
Union plastic injection molding plant for speaker grills for the
automotive industry
General Foreman
. Supervised 41 injection molding press operators operating 25-
700 ton presses, plus 120 hourly production workers and
supervisors for a 3-shift operation.
. Contributed to scheduling and rework operations.
. Initiated work cells to include molding, assembly, and
packaging at the same station.
. Dramatically improved plant housekeeping.
1984 - 1993 United Technologies Automotive Engineered Systems Division -
Niles, Michigan
Union manufacturer of urethane steering wheels and air bags for the
automotive industry
3rd Shift General Foreman (1992 - 1993)
. Supervised foremen, process technicians, and 200 hourly union
employees in injection molding, paint, and assembly
departments.
. Created work cells comprised of molders and trimmers on Ford
steering wheel line.
. Trained cell members to control expenses with product quality
improvements.
1st Shift Production Supervisor (1988 - 1992)
. Supervised 30 employees and coordinated rim molding, in-mold
painting, trimming, repairs, and inspection.
. Consistently maintained production schedule for 1800 steering
wheels per day.
Customer Service/Scheduling Coordinator (1984 - 1988)
. Scheduled entire plant prior to implementation of work cell
team building concept.
1st Shift Shipping & Receiving Supervisor (1984 - 6 months)
Education
Associate of Science Degree
Business Management
Indiana Wesleyan College - Fort Wayne, Indiana
Professional Development
Kaizen / 5S Principals
Team Building
Work Cells
Problem Solving
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Production Scheduling
Customer Service
Union Grievance Steps
Computer Technology
JBA System (Rieke Corporation)
(Inventory, ordering, delivery scheduling, and parts breakdown)
References Available Upon Request
References
For
Gregory C. Vaughn
17232 Kell Road
Huntertown, Indiana 46748
Rod Swann
Plant Manager
Meridian Auto Systems
13811 Roth Road
Grabill, Indiana 46741
Demetria Stephens
Human Resource Manager
Meridian Auto Systems
13811 Roth Road
Grabill, Indiana 46741
Ed Allen
Plant Superintendent
Rieke Corporation
Auburn, Indiana
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