Supervisor Manufacturing

BRYAN BURDGE

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Maumee, Ohio 43537 *****.******@*****.***

SUMMARY

A results-driven Supervisor with extensive manufacturing experience.

Demonstrated ability to motivate and manage non-skilled teams in a lean

environment to achieve desired results. Known for ability to remain calm

under pressure and to build relationships at all levels of the

organization. A highly responsible, dependable, safety-oriented team

player with a drive to achieve corporate and personal goals.

EXPERIENCE

GM POWERTRAIN, Willow Run Plant, Ypsilanti, MI

2000 - 2009

Second Shift General Supervisor 2008 - 2009

Supervised both 20 hourly team members and two manufacturing supervisors

in the transmission components machining group.

. Supervised three departments and managed two manufacturing supervisors

overseeing four departments.

. Selected from field of six to run department and shift after sudden

vacancy of position.

Manufacturing Supervisor 2000 - 2008

Supervised 20 hourly team members in the transmission components

machining group.

. Maintained a safe work environment by conducting daily safety contact

at start of shift. Recognized for having only one first aid case in

the last three years.

. Managed and assisted in training team members in three departments,

ensuring quality and productivity goals were achieved. Only one

quality defect in three years.

. Developed and implemented plans to make up lost production for weekly

schedule attainment. Consistently met weekly production schedule.

. Received zero grievances for over four years by working to improve

labor-management relations.

. Successfully increased production in one department by nearly 8.5% by

communicating cycle times and expectations to team members.

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES, Toledo, OH 1998 - 2000

Contract Manufacturing Supervisor at GM Powertrain, Willow Run Plant,

Ypsilanti, MI

Supervised 20 hourly team members in the transmission components torque

converter groups.

. Improved safety, quality, and productivity metrics which led to a full

time GM salary position.

JOHNSON CONTROLS BATTERY GROUP- Holland, OH

1982 - 1998

Tier-one automotive battery supplier.

Production Supervisor 1993 - 1998

Assistant Health and Safety Coordinator 1989 - 1993

Hourly Employee 1982 - 1989

. Worked through the ranks and received offers to become a salary

employee after seven years in recognition of dedication to safety and

dependability.

. Certified as first responder for plant emergencies.

EDUCATION

Graduate, Perkiomen Valley High School, Graterford, PA

Course work towards an Associates Degree in Business Management, Owens

Community College, Oregon, OH

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Hazard Communication

Lock-Out, Hazardous Energy Control

Fall Hazard Protection

MAXIMO Maintenance System

Global Manufacturing System-GMS

Lean Manufacturing i.e. Takt time, Workplace Organization, Constraint

Management

Team Building-Team Leader/Group Leader Training

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