Maintenance Supervisor

SUMMARY

Catalyst for successful creation and implementation of corporate processes

such as Lean Manufacturing. Solid background using analytical reasoning

and problem solving skills. Proven success in team building, along with

other business development initiatives, complemented by high-caliber

general management qualifications, outstanding leadership performance, and

a proven track record in delivering value to the organization.

EXPERTISE INCLUDES:

Strong Lean Manufacturing background Analytical

reasoning/problem solving skills

Creator/implementer of new processes Exceptional relationship

builder/team player

Natural ability to establish consensus Admirable

leadership performance

Ability to adapt to change

EXPERIENCE

Kinder Morgan - Pinney Dock Transportation, Ashtabula, OH

2010-current

Operations Administrator

Manage team of 5-8 employees responsible for generation and validation of

tickets for customers, accounts payable in Lawson, inventory control in

Galahad. Streamlining processes to gain maximum efficiency of employees

and practices. Responsible for setup and maintenance of vendor and

contractor ISNetworld accounts. Responsible for union, hourly, part time,

and salary payroll and timekeeping. Responsible for procurement and

administration of contractor and vendor accounts. Conduct on-site

interviews for potential new hires.

. Created electronic forms for operations clerk to streamline Bill of

Lading process

. Created electronic forms to record train/rail data for

inbound/outbound CSX and NSCorp trains

. Implementing more efficient and accurate payroll timekeeping system

. Incorporating ADAPX Capturx digital pen to integrate handwritten data

into excel spreadsheet to eliminate data re-entry

General Motors Corp., Assembly Plant, Lordstown, OH

2008-2009

General Foreman Maintenance

Managed 1st shift East Body Shop Maintenance Team, 4-6 team members of

salary supervisors and engineers responsible for 25-45 team members of

millwrights, tool makers, WEMR's, electricians, and pipe fitters, solved

problems with sense of urgency to support daily production numbers, and

supported business initiatives by promoting Lean Manufacturing

. Restructured and effectively managed 1st shift hourly workforce after

36% reduction due to downsizing

. Restructured hourly workforce to maintain optimal efficiency across

all 3 shifts after 63% reduction

. Negotiated all grievances with Union counterpart resulting in zero

elevated beyond step and a half

. Purified new Preventative Maintenance program for equipment for five

different trades in East Body Shop to reflect new production demands

and achieved Union consensus to changes

General Motors Corp., Metal Center, Mansfield, OH

2002-2008

General Supervisor/Department Head Welder Maintenance 2007-2008

Managed 3 shifts of welder maintenance salary supervisors responsible for

60-65 hourly team members in the Metal Assembly Department, purified

preventative maintenance work orders, prioritized work orders, and

scheduled maintenance accordingly to keep equipment functional for

production schedules

. Created/implemented line-side repair stations which increased welder

maintenance efficiency by empowering them to continue to support

production lines while rebuilding equipment components line side

. Co-created and rolled out Throughput Improvement Boards for welder

maintenance to identify and reduce inhibitors thus resulting in better

planning for equipment maintenance as well as higher production

numbers

Welder Maintenance Supervisor 2004 - 2007

Supervised 25-35 UAW Welder Maintenance, problem solved and discovered root

causes of breakdowns and/or quality defects via statistical engineering

analysis, and implemented error proofing to support 1st time quality.

. Purified preventative maintenance program by collaborating with union

members to ensure team buy in thus making the maintenance team more

efficient

. Implemented/trained Lean Manufacturing concept to entire Metal

Assembly department, nearly 200 salary and hourly employees - resulted

in highest calibration score to date for plant of 88/100 which was

also Metal Fabricating Division's corporate lead - completed 12 months

of learning in 3 month period

. Integrated Pontiac G6, Buick Lucerne, and Chevrolet Malibu Rails and

Pans systems within +/- 2.0mm which enabled cross shipping to

multiple customers resulting in significant cost savings and

flexibility for maintenance and production schedules - earned a PMQH

(People Make Quality Happen) Divisional Award for this accomplishment

. Successfully reorganized hourly workers following a 30% reduction in

manpower and attained production benchmark goals

. Attained Red X Journey Person status for statistical engineering

problem solving methods

Special Assignment - Coordinator/Implementer 2003 - 2004

Trained and implemented corporate processes plant-wide as member of a 5-10

person team

. Trained/rolled out Lean Manufacturing concepts to salary and hourly

workforce

. Implemented Radio Frequency, RF, push/pull system throughout material

handling department to streamline inventory operations by following

"just in time" delivery to the customer while reducing manpower in the

department which resulted in an annual cost savings of $1.8M

. Elected to 3 year term as Professional Managers' Network Executive

Board Corresponding Secretary - served as liaison between first line

supervisors and upper management, presented monthly learning modules,

created new processes which simplified supervisor's role, engaged in

community charity driven functions which not only helped just causes

but also portrayed a positive corporate image in the community

Technical Support Supervisor 2002 - 2003

Supervised 15-20 UAW mechanical device workers and tool/die makers, problem

solved and conducted root cause analysis to support production lines

. Awarded a People Make Quality Happen Award as team member for

eliminating splits and buckles in Chevy Venture Lift Gate Outer -

delivered dynamic presentation of success to Rick Wagoner, CEO, and

Dick Shoemaker, UAW President, resulting in Corporate Award followed

by live broadcast recognition for plant

General Motors Corp., Metal Fabricating Division, Lordstown, OH

1999-2002

Tool and Die Supervisor-in-Training 2001 - 2002

18 month course taken at General Motors University, Auburn Hills, MI

complemented with Structured On the Job Training at said plant

. Purified Punch and Button inventory for press room resulting in

reduced inventory cost as well as overall downtime

Industrial Engineering Personnel 1999 - 2001

Motex Staffing, Metal Fabricating Division, Lordstown, OH

Conducted time studies, input data, analyzed data, etc. to support

production.

. Implemented new part code system for all component parts and tool sets

with team throughout blank and shear, pressroom, and metal assembly -

created New Part Code Manual which minimized the learning curve and

sped up training process

EDUCATION

Capella University, MO

Masters in Business Administration, still pursuing (50% Complete)

Youngstown State University, OH

B.S., Mathematics, 1997

Minor, Psychology, 1997

QUALIFICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

PMN, Professional Managers' Network, Corresponding Secretary, 2005 - 2008

TWIN Award (Tribute to Women in Industry), 2007

Supervisor of the Month April 2007

PMQH (People Make Quality Happen) Divisional Award, 2006

RED X Journeyperson, 2005

Go Fast! Coach in Training, 2004

PMQH Corporate Award, 2003

RED X Apprentice, 2004

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