J ames Taylor

**** ********* ***., *****, **** **319

abiiym@r.postjobfree.com

Tel: 330-***-****

Personal Statement

“I am a friendly, loyal and clearly dedicated person who has an ambition to succeed in any given

environment. Although I have extensive experience in the manufacturing industry, I love to learn, and I am

not afraid to grow as an individual and as a team member. I am always up to a challenge whatever the

situation. I get along well with others, but I can work efficiently on my own. I am seeking a position where I

can develop and excel while giving my best to an employer.”

Production Supervisor

P rocess Control Quality Assurance Team Leadership

Result-driven and dedicated with wide ranging experience in assisting in planning and

leading operations in small to medium size manufacturing environments. Track record in

assisting in devising, evaluating and implementing continuous improvements ideals to

m inimize waste and reduce cost while maximizing quality and production. Assist in

d irecting quality control and safety programs, while encouraging proactive participation

across the manufacturing f loor. Excellent communicator of company goals in production,

quality and safety.

A reas of experience…

1. Lean Manufacturing 2. Just In Time 3. Quality Management

4. Policy / Procedure Development 5. Team Building and Training

Work Experience

Supervisor/Director of Education and Training (Oct 2006 – Present)

Hardcoating Technologies LTD, Monroe Falls, Ohio

Lead Supervisor and Education Director for 3 shift plant. Monitoring all production and educational needs of

the plant while taking charge of the 1st shift in producing coated tooling for the manufacturing industry.

Introduced, wrote, and implemented a mentoring program, Start up Training and Education Department,

Wrote and formatted the disciplinary procedures, Work closely with the scheduler to insure 48 hour turn

around.

Supervisor/Yard Manager (Jun 2005 – Oct

2006)

Union Metal, Canton, Ohio

Supervisor of the parts department for the pole assembly division. Start up and train the VMC section of the

parts department; reducing production cost and time by 15%. Managed the receiving and usage of all metal

coming into the pant. All within a full phase union production environment; overseeing 63 associates.

Supervisor (Oct 2002 – Oct

2004)

World Kitchen, Massillon, Ohio

3rd shift supervisor of a 3 department shop floor in a union environment. The departments consisted of

stamping, coating, and packaging; overseeing 56 associates. Helped in writing and implementing the 5 S

program, Developed department teams to help control cost and quality.

Department Manager ( May 2002 Oct

2002)

B & C Corporation, Barberton, Ohio Temporary Project

Start up of a new parts line for the automotive division. Utilizing cnc and manual machines. Hiring and

overseeing of 88 associates and 50 machines in a non union manufacturing plant.

Lead Supervisor (Apr 1987 Apr

2002)

SGS TOOL Company, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Overseeing 103 associates, 8 indirect lablor and 3 supervisors in a non union manufacturing facility. Directly

responsible for 80 cnc and manual machines, and maintenance department. Managed and helped in the

restructuring of a maintenance department, saving the company $35,000

Participated in the invention of the skicarb endmill; patented with profits exceeding $ 120,000,000

Education

Bachelors of Business in Management –Almeda (Apr, 2004 – May, 2005)

University Florida

GPA: 3.92 Major was in Management, Minor was in Business. Extensive management experience and training

throughout my career in various situations.

Associates Of Communications – Kentucky ( Aug,1976 – Feb,1979)

Christian College, Grayson, Kentucky

GPA: 3.7 Major was in Public Speaking, Minor was in History. Extensive experience and training in both

written and oral communications.

Technical Diploma – United States Army School (May, 1981 – Jun, 1981)

Of Communications, Fort Gordon, Georgia

Extensive training in radio operations and setup of equipment.

Interests

Coached wrestling for 15 years, golf, football, baseball, volleyball, reading books and writing poetry.

Achievements

• Inducted into the Who’s Who of Professional Management in2000.

• Interim preacher and teacher for over 30 years.

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