Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Lawrence R. Walker

** ***** *****, ***** ******, NJ 08054 . 609-***-**** .

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SENIOR MANAGER

Active Secret Clearance

Solutions-focused, accomplished team leader seeking to contribute

operations, project, production, and maintenance management expertise

toward supporting a progressive organization in optimizing performance.

Calm demeanor in the face of difficulties; ability to manage multiple

projects while working under pressure in fast-paced environments. Highly

versatile; adept at quickly mastering new roles and responsibilities.

Reputation for integrity, perseverance, and work ethic. Continuously

pursues opportunities to learn and takes on challenges for further

professional growth.

CORE COMPETENCIES

. Cross-Functional Team Leadership . Process Improvement . Operations

Management

. Lean Six Sigma / Quality Control . Proactive Problem Solving .

Relationship Building

. Strategic Planning . Staff Training & Motivation . Safety

ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS

. Developed data base to track employee training, production waste and

packaging scrap rate; increased employee qualifications 55%; decreased

company waste/scrap rate 35%; led efforts with company achieving

SQF(Safe Quality Foods) certification; first year company achieved

certification

. Instituted preventative maintenance program for 45 production line

units; established on-time production capability, zero time lost to

defective equipment; program saved company $200 thousand first 9

months

. Initiated employee Cross Training program; utilized floor expertise to

train across section boundaries; increased productivity by 30%,

ensured company deadlines accomplished and shipped ahead of schedule

. Deployed in support of Operations ENDURING/IRAQI FREEDOM, managed the

busiest Transient Alert operation in Area Of Responsibility, guided

workforce in support of 7.5 thousand aircraft, and moved 425

passengers and 85,000 tons equipment, further illustrating exceptional

multitasking and prioritization abilities

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

D'Orazio Foods, Inc - Bellmawr, NJ (Feb 2013-Jan 2015)

Production Manager

Successfully led 75 employees accomplish daily fast-paced two shift

production operations and schedule. Developed and instituted core training

program; increased shift qualifications 55%. Established production

material waste and packaging scrap rate standards; created measuring

matrix, which reduced daily waste/scrap rate 35%. Applied Lean

manufacturing practices; reduced manning requirement 8% while maintaining

daily production schedule output. Interacts daily with executive staff and

company owners on instituting company vision and goals.

. Supervised all aspects of production ensured daily goals were meet;

developed and implemented employee training program; increased worker

efficiency 55%; instrumental in company achieving Outstanding SQF

certification rating

. Increased throughput by implementing Lean manufacturing techniques;

revamped operating procedures of 5 work centers; developed and guided

efforts in reducing production material waste/packaging scrap by 35%;

decreased weekly overtime rate by 15%

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Monarch Art Plastics, Co - Mount Laurel, NJ (Dec 2011-Oct 2012)

Operations Manager

Supervised all day-to-day company production operations including the

supply chain functions valued in excess of $400 Thousand monthly

merchandise shipment. Streamlined existing manufacturing processes,

revamped 15 company production standard operating procedures, improved

supply chain functions and collaborated daily with the executive team on

developing strategy goals for the company.

. Managed all phases of production to ensure high-quality output in a

timely manner; developed manufacturing growth and expansion plan for

company; increased company sales potential to new customers

. Elaborated with Engineering and Sales staff to improve products

currently manufactured, and ensured future products were designed for

manufacturability; reduced production scrap rate by 40% first 6 months

U.S. Air Force - Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ (2009-Dec 2011)

Superintendent, Aircraft Maintenance Unit

Maintain full accountability for overseeing all aspects of day-to-day

activities in support of organizational goals. Lead, mentor, and motivate

230 military, Air Force civilian, and Air Reserve Technicians, with strong

focus on optimizing

productivity and performance. Apply strategic planning and project

management skills toward consistently achieving critical deadlines. Cost-

effectively manage quality recovery maintenance sustaining aircraft valued

at $3.4 billion.

. Monitor performance of 45 Dedicated/Assistant Crew Chiefs and 20

Flying Crew Chiefs and diligently ensure that all maintenance is in

compliance with Air Force instructions, technical manuals, and FAA

regulations.

. Oversee the timely resolution of technical matters with aircrew,

supervision, Head Quarters, and commercial contractors on issues

pertaining to the health of the C-17 fleet.

. Actively support senior leaders in critical decision-making and

planning initiatives by efficiently compiling and producing detailed

status reports.

Superintendent, Maintenance Inspection Flight (2006-2009)

Led a 200-member team of technicians in support of the Air Mobility

Command's sole joint C-17 and KC-10 aircraft, with accountability for

managing the inspection process. Proficiently followed metrics to ensure

critical compliance with directives and aircraft forms status. Facilitated

the timely performance of the Air Base Wings Crashed, Damaged, or Disabled

Aircraft Recovery Program; tracked staff performance to ensure efficiency

in compliance Accordance With Air Force directives, policies and standards.

. Steered all unit maintenance actions for 13 assigned C-17 and 32 KC-10

aircraft valued at $10 billion, as well as significantly reducing the

aircraft delayed discrepancy rate during major inspections by more

than 50%.

. Streamlined workflow and improved processes by managing all phases of

monthly quality assurance measurements and evaluating trends from

total assessments received, ensuring standardization and continuous

improvement within the unit.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

A.A. Aerospace Technology - Community College of the Air Force, 2006

Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Gunter AFB, AL, 2009

Noncommissioned Officer Academy, McGuire AFB, NJ, 1998

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point software[pic]

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