Production supevisor/ Project Management/Lean Manufacturing

BETTY THOMAS MCPM

**** ****** ***** ************, ** K9K 2S9 Res: 705-***-**** Cell: 705-

***-**** ***@******.**

Date: Feb 4, 2013

Att: Director of Human Resources

Re: Job ID: Production Supervisor

Enclosed is my resume in response to your advertisement for Production

Supervisor This position is particularly appealing to me since the needs

you describe match my background in the following areas:

. 10 + years Supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsible for directing and managing shop floor personnel in

accordance with the collective agreement, organization and

distribution of tasks, establish work schedules, problem solving and

conflict resolution. Prepared weekly reporting, charts, graphs,

issues, targets and personnel requirements. Coordinated production

schedules to ensure all targets were met. Safety is my number one

priority and I ensure a clear line of communications to those who work

as part of my team or others that it should be their number one

priority as well.

. Lean/Kaizen/Supervisor

Being part of the "Lean Team" for the last four years required

assisting engineering in the design and development of new processes

and improvement of existing processes. Worked extensively with

engineering to complete value stream and process flow maps to define a

list of projects that would remove waste from the value stream and

ensure that tasks being performed are as safe as possible and in

accordance with site safety policies and procedures. . Team lead for

several shingijustu and lean/kaizen events. Supervised various numbers

of personnel at various times depending on the project.

. Ability to demonstrate appropriate initiative

Displayed in the success of my projects and leadership by taking the

introductory step in solving problems and inefficiencies on the shop

floor. The passion put forward in these projects led to a reduction in

downtime by 85%, annual reduction in operating costs by 450K, 10%

reduction in work related injuries and a 35% reduction in quality

infractions.

. Excellent communication skills.

Delivered superior customer service and satisfaction through effective

interaction with management and shop floor personnel, which resulted

in the successful completion of projects and improvements.

. Ability to delegate and motivate

Contributed to a fast paced, seasoned culture and collaborative

environment, by constantly demonstrating teamwork, high motivation,

positive behaviour, and effort to achieve goals and objectives.

I look forward to meeting with you to discuss in detail, the requirements

of the position and my relevant experience.

Sincerely,

Betty Thomas

BETTY THOMAS MCPM

1286 Haggis Drive Peterborough, ON K9K 2S9 Res: 705-***-**** Cell: 705-

927-4090 ***@******.**

CAREER SUMMARY

Proactive, results oriented Project Manager/Team Leader/Lean Professional

with a solid reputation for managing/delivering large projects on time and

on budget using a variety of Lean initiatives and processes. Demonstrated

skills in formulating business requirements and supporting project

documentation. Ability to work effectively individually and/or as part of a

team. Recognized for creative responses to critical problems, attention to

detail, strong project management skills, and solid analytical and

communication skills. 10+ year's supervisor experience working in a

represented environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Masters Certificate in Project Lean, Kaizen and Six Sigma Principles

Management MCPM Resource Management

Supervisor/Team Leader Excellent research skills

Experience in a union environment Sourcing, Negotiate, Liaison with

Team Player Vendors

Analytical & Problem Solving Skills 8D Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ventra Plastics Peterborough (Flex-N-Gate) (Automotive plastic

induction moulding) 2012-2012

Ventra Plastics (Flex-N-Gate) designs, develops, and produces fascia and

trim components used on many of today's vehicle lines including G.M,

Ford, Chrysler, and Toyota and employs approximately 300 people.

Manufacturing Production Supervisor.

Reported to the manufacturing and plant manager. I was responsible for

the development of manpower plans and production schedules and to ensure

that all quality checks are effective and in place for all raw moulded

product. Ensured that all work performed was in a safe and efficient

manner and in compliance with company policy, local provincial/federal

rules and regulations, and the collective agreement. Scheduled and

maintained raw moulded footprints by maintaining the Kan Ban system and

supervised moulding operations and followed up on work results.

Monitored and followed product throughout the production cycle to ensure

quality from my department is maintained and report defects to the

appropriate personnel and takes corrective action as required. I was

also required to track documents and administer overtime equalization,

attendance, discipline employees, vacations, ensure time is recorded

properly in payroll system, follow up on grievances and to train

employees according to work instructions.

GENERAL ELECTRIC (Energy & Transportation Division), Peterborough

2004-2011

GE Energy Division manufactures large industrial motors and industrial

generators with sales of $150 million and employs approximately 1000

people.

information required for project assignments. Led, supported, guided and

participated in project teams. Analyzed results of manufacturing operations

to identify improvement opportunities and planned, directed and managed

designated projects. Co-ordinated the successful simultaneous development

of several projects. Delegated and managed personnel responsibilities in

accordance with the unionized collective agreement. Reviewed project

status reports during each operational phase.

Manufacturing Support/Lean/Kaizen /Supervisor/'Project Manager

Reported to the Lean Leader, and was responsible for the design and

application of lean manufacturing initiatives. As Project Manager, my

responsibilities included the development and implementation of projects

that met EHS, lean, and quality objectives. Participated in management

strategy sessions pertaining to project planning, setting goals and

objectives. Researched, reviewed and analyzed external

Reduced downtime by 85% and operating costs by $450K annually by

eliminating outside storage and bringing product back in to plant and

eliminating outsourcing of coil kitting both of which ended late

deliveries, production delays, and quality issues.

Designed and implemented photographic, systematic instruction boards for

each work cell containing standardized, step by step operator

instructions with engineering, manufacturing, PPE, JSA, and Quality

alerts to standardize manufacturing processes which resulted in a 27%

increase in productivity, a 10% reduction in work-related injuries, and a

35% reduction in quality infractions.

Eliminated manual pipe bevelling process which was labour intensive, had

high percentage of quality issues requiring rework, and high injury

frequency by implementing an automatic pipe preparation and bevelling

machine which reduced injuries by 85%, reduced labour by 15%, improved

quality by 100%, and reduced OVC by 25% annually.

. Led a Shingijutsu event to reduce Stator fabricating process TACT time

which: implemented a laser level to replace manual system for OVC

savings of $11K; "moonshined" a portable information station to house

drawings, NCR's and CN's to reduce travel time and generated $3,000 in

indirect labour savings; implemented standard work for an annual labour

savings of $45K; and increased productivity by 20% enabling us to meet

current customer demand.

. Reduced operating costs by $300K annually by researching, and selecting

an on-site vendor to standardize shop floor consumables and install

vending machines to reduce, restrict, and track consumable consumption

while offer a cost saving plan and improved performance programs.

. Eliminated annual rework costs of $550K by collaborating with shop floor

leader and employees to design a piling shim to provide extra clearance

and prevent piled stator core laminations from jamming on the arbour

during removal.

RITZ PLASTICS, Peterborough Division

2003-2004

Ritz Plastics is a privately owned company and is classified under the

mould makers division. They perform various aspects of plastic induction

moulding to service both the automotive and medical fields. They are ISO

ISS 9002:1994 and QS-9000 certified. They employ approximately 70 people

and generate approximately $7 million in annual sales.

Quality Assurance Professional

Reported to the Quality Manager and was responsible for collecting product

samples for quality conformance, measuring samples to ensure all were

within specified specifications, and prepared charts and presentations for

weekly reporting to management for analysis on all non-conformances.

. Led and implemented generation of all documents, requirements,

ledgers, records, and results for each product at each work station,

and conducted internal audits resulting in a successful ISO re-

certification enabling us to maintaining our current customers and

increasing our customer database and sales by 35%.

. Reduced the number of incidents of non-conforming product reaching the

customer by 50% through the development and implementation of policies

and procedures that increased the sampling of products with a history

or trend of non-conformance.

COMPUTERS PLUS INC. 2001-

2004

Owner/Operator

As Owner/ Operator of Computers Plus, consulted with clients to discover

business needs and requirements and developed and designed a "one stop

shop" for complete business solutions in Computer Sales and Repair and

hired, trained and managed 6 employees.

FLEETWOOD INDUSTRIES, Canada Division, Lindsay

1984-2001

Fleetwood Canada manufactured travel trailers and recreational vehicles.

They generated annual sales of approximately $100 million and employed 450

people. The Canadian operation was closed as a result of a major

restructuring and downsizing.

Team Lead/Supervisor

Reported to the General Manager and was responsible for directing and

managing shop floor personnel in accordance with the collective agreement,

organization and distribution of tasks, problem solving and conflict

resolution, and preparation for weekly reporting, charts, graphs, issues,

targets and personnel.

Interpreted company policies to employees. Trained and enforced safety

regulations. Scheduled departmental workflow to meet production schedules.

Provided direction for shop floor personnel to insure products conformed to

quality standards and in accordance with company goals and objectives.

. Reduced cycle time and increased productivity by 10% by designing and

implementing a jig system which eliminated the time consuming, labour

intensive, two stage "marriage" process and allowed the trailer

chassis and uppers of trailer to be made at the same time.

. Led project to construct new chassis building to handle increased

customer demand which increased productivity by 60% and enabled an

increase of 25% in our customer base and an increase in sales of 15%.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

. Masters Certificate Project Management Atocrates (MCPM Designation -

Durham College/UOIT, Oshawa, ON (with Honors)

. Quality Concepts: Durham College/UOIT, Oshawa, Ontario

Web Site Design Program - Sir Sandford Fleming College

. Business Communications: Sir Sandford Fleming College & G.E.

Peterborough, Ontario

. Payroll Administration: Sir Sandford Fleming College, Peterborough,

Ontario

. Dealing with Difficult People: G.E Peterborough, Ontario

. E-Learning Courses: as requirements by General Electric (G.E)

Peterborough

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