Jeff Brackney

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Oskaloosa, IA 52577

641-***-****

abm1bi@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

A position in production management utilizing my experience to bring teams

together to achieve company goals and ensure customer satisfaction.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

23 years experience in production management - supervision, scheduling,

purchasing, inventory control, training, safety, projects, budgets, sub-

committees and employee appraisals.

Extraordinary commitment to safety, quality and productivity.

Analytical mind with very good communication and people skills.

Lean manufacturing experience: kanban, 5S of the workplace, continuous

improvement, elimination of waste and Kaizen events.

A high energy, dependable and detail oriented individual adept at coaching,

developing and empowering teams.

EXPERIENCE

AYM, Inc., Albia, IA

2009

General Supervisor

Managed shift supervisors, coordinated the workflow and assignments of

production personnel while improving YTD schedule attainment from 77% to

85%.

Clow Valve Company/McWane Inc., Oskaloosa, IA

2003-2008

Production Supervisor

Directed the workflow and assignments in the Large Valve Assembly,

Machining, Paint, Welding and Carpenter Shop departments in addition to

purchasing tooling, supplies and materials.

Analyzed staffing and budgets to achieve record of units produced at the

lowest cost/unit.

Conducted biweekly OSHA training with 100% employee participation and

completion.

Reduced OSHA recordables by encouraging and initiating pre-shift

stretching.

Chosen by Plant Manager to train peers on computer based attendance/payroll

system.

Maytag, Newton, IA

2001-2003

Manufacturing Supervisor

Oversaw scheduling, assembling and moldsetters in the Atlantis Dryer and

Washer departments while managing the daily improvements on safety,

quality, cost, delivery and 5S objectives.

Achieved 96% schedule attainment and 97% First Time Yield on quality.

Lessened OSHA recordables from average of 4-5 per year to one.

Vermeer Manufacturing Company, Pella, IA

1999-2001

Area Manager of Machine Shop - Plant 7

Supervised machine shop employees, conducted annual reviews, scheduled and

coordinated the workflow while leading the daily improvements on safety,

quality, cost, delivery and morale.

Utilized lean manufacturing techniques such as kanban, cells & Kaizen

events to lessen run quantities, increase inventory turns and reduce scrap.

Chosen by peers to conduct Lean Methodology presentations to other

companies.

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Jeff Brackney

Wayne Engineering Company, Cedar Falls, IA

1996-1999

Day Shift Production Manager

Directed all production personnel in the Machining, Welding, Paint,

Assembly, Warehouse, Shipping and Maintenance departments.

Implemented Demand Flow Technologies and team concepts to increase

efficiencies.

Prioritized replacement parts to achieve 97% on time completion on service

parts.

Speed Queen Company, Madisonville, KY 1993-

1996

Production Manager

Participated in strategic planning, budgets, staffing and inventory

analysis while guiding a staff of five supervisors, their group leaders and

quality inspectors.

Improved quality, reduced scrap and achieved 95% First time Yield.

Certified as an Internal Auditor and conducted training for all plant and

office personnel on policies and procedures during the plant's successful

ISO 9001 certification.

EDUCATION

William Penn College, B.A. Degree in Mathematics

William Penn College, B.A. Degree in Business Administration

SPECIAL TRAINING/SKILLS

Dale Carnegie - Effective Speaking and Human Relations

Demand Flow Technology & Business Strategy - Worldwide Flow College/J.I.T.

Institute

Managing Daily Improvement Workshops - MDI and Lean Sigma

Dale Carnegie - Casting Leadership Excellence

30 Hour OSHA Outreach Training - National Safety Council, State of Iowa

Recognized as Internal ISO 9001 Auditor for Quality Management Systems

Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook Express and Internet Explorer

Internal Environmental Auditor

Internal Safety Auditor

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