Robert S. Goldston
c: 706-***-****
abl41c@r.postjobfree.com
August 4, 2010
Dear Sir or Madame,
My background includes 20 years of manufacturing experience at Duracell,
USA, 21 months of warehousing and trafficking experience at MBM Food
Service as well as 6 months experience with Georgia Quickstart. My
responsibilities included production scheduling, safety, HR policies,
overtime scheduling, quality assurance, inventory control, accounting,
budgeting and problem resolution. I was also active in Duracell's Lean
Initiative by leading or co-leading 10 Rapid Improvement Events, while also
helping the plant achieve ISO9002 and VPP Star status.
I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss my credentials with you at a
mutually convenient time. Thank you for your consideration. My resume is
attached for your review.
Respectfully yours,
Bobby Goldston
Robert S. Goldston
Attachment: Resume
Job Title Production Assistant Manager
Job #- GA7866468
ROBERT S. GOLDSTON
106 Franklin Place
LaGrange, Georgia 30240
abl41c@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications
Manufacturing production supervisor offering the benefit of over 20 years
experience working with Lean Manufacturing, Just In Time (JIT) deadlines
as well as developing and implementing ISO 9002 standards and guidelines
at a VPP Star facility. Comprehensive experience in a wide range of
business operations including quality assurance and control, staff
scheduling, union avoidance, inventory control and raw materials. Also,
21 months of warehousing and trafficking experience at MBM Food Service.
Professional Experience
Georgia Quickstart, West Point, Georgia
Employment Assessor 02/10 - 07/10
Evaluate and grade potential KIA applicants in a controlled work
environment on the following:
. Safety
. Quality
. Attention to detail
. Energy/work pace
. Conscientiousness
MBM Food Service, LaGrange, Georgia
Receiving Supervisor Responsibilities: 08/08 -
01/10
. Meet and maintain all food product procedure guidelines
. Ensure safe handling of Dry and refrigerated product types
. Manage inventory counts
. Verify product received matched Bill of Lading and note any OSD
. Schedule and conduct monthly safety meetings
. Mentoring of Associates
. Manage Time, attendance and housekeeping
Inventory - Shipping & Receiving Responsibilities:
03/08 - 08/08
. Receive verify and inventory stock into AS400
. Scan Bill of lading into AS400
. Assign loading docks for off loading
. Conduct random inventory counts
Self Employed - M& M Heating and Air Conditioning
11/04- 10/07
HVAC
HVAC installation, service, and repair in family owned business.
Responsible for providing estimates including inspection of construction
site with recommendation for appropriate equipment selection and warranty
details. Cost estimate would cover equipment cost, labor, materials and
any additional electrical or plumbing requirements. Installation
included reviewing blue prints with other sub-contractors for potential
challenges to the installation process to establish effective work
schedules.
Duracell USA, LaGrange, Georgia 03/84 -
11/04
Production Supervisor Responsibilities:
Manufacturing
. Responsible for the supervision and leadership of up to 60
associates in five different departments. The associates were both
skilled and semi-skilled in a union free environment.
. Conducted annual written performance evaluations that included
production and safety goals
. Coordinated monthly departmental production schedule and changes
with materials department using JD Edwards accounting methods
. Established daily production schedule for all three shifts and
provided solutions for potential short falls and material problems
. Help implement and worked with-in Just In Time (JIT) manufacturing
systems and deadlines
. Developed and directed multiple Lean Manufacturing initiatives and
Rapid Improvement Events (RIE) resulting in reduced staffing and
the elimination of one shift of operations resulting in an annual
savings of $200k
. Simplified the ordering of raw materials by setting up a Kanban
System
. Coordinated semi-annual booked departmental inventory with
accounting and materials departments
. Effectively maintained raw materials inventory to departmental
goals
. Assisted with the development of the annual departmental budget.
Including cleaning materials, lubricants, parts and safety
. Worked in the PeopleSoft software system to manage associates
payroll and attendance records
. Monitored PM schedule in AS400 system and notified TPM group of
changes
Quality
. Member of ISO 9002 Auditing Team responsible for conducting
inspections of other departments quality process control
. Entered traceability data into AS400 system and retrieved data when
needed for customer returns or defect analysis
. Interfaced with quality records manager to ensure information
database was current
. Managed all issues with customer returns including identifying
defects and documenting defect analysis
. Corrected product bar coded and returned to inventory
. Performed Root Cause Analysis using the 5 Why System
. Analyzed defects using X Ray process to provide details of defects
to feeder departments
. Ensured quality checks were documented to ISO 9002 standards and
intervened into process as needed
. Monitored production process to maintain scrap rates at or below
1.5% and rework rates at or below 2%
. Responsible for maintaining calibrated instruments to the ISO 9002
standards which were updated every six months. These instruments
included digital micrometers and calipers, digital height gauges,
fluke meters and tensile testers
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Production Supervisor Responsibilities:
Manufacturing - continued
Safety
. Worked within OSHA guidelines and conducted monthly safety training
meetings
. Reviewed and evaluated each job for the writing of JOB SAFETY
ANALYSIS (JSA)
. First shift emergency coordinator for entire facility responding to
any type of emergency that occurred
. Provided leadership to associates to help achieve monthly
Recordable Incident Rate and Zero lost time accident goals
. Successfully completed the following training: HAZMAT, Confined
Space, First Aid, CPR and Fire Extinguisher
Human Resource
. Coached and mentored associates to be proactive, independent and
self-motivated using an open door management philosophy to help
maintain HR turn over goals
. Managed associates within stated HR policies regarding: Overtime,
Vacation, Medical Leave, FMLA, Bereavement leave, ADA, Diversity,
Sexual Harassment and Disciplinary Action
Education
Manchester High School
Manchester, Georgia
Bachelor of Science, Recreation
University of West Georgia
Electrical and Mechanical Supervisor Training
West Georgia Technical
Air Condition Tech Certificate
West Georgia Technical
References available upon request
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