Work History:
Android Industries, Lansing, MI *5/2012 to
Shift Leader
. Managed manufacturing operations for a 3rd shift just in time cockpit
assembly sequencing operation.
. Responsible for directing the development and implementation of
activities in production areas to meet production goals, quality,
safety and cost objectives.
. Managed and coordinated all production related individuals,
continuously developing and maintaining a continuous improvement
culture, established departmental improvement goals and objectives.
. Managed quality control by providing feedback and initiating
corrective actions.
. Proactively support companywide safety goals by ensuring safety
compliance and attending weekly and monthly safety meetings.
. Ensuring production goals are met by establishing priorities;
scheduling activities and employees; monitoring progress, revising
schedules and resolving problems.
. Daily Monitor production reports to ensure achievements of financial,
manufacturing, safety and quality goals.
. Supervised one shift consisting of 60 direct reports, UAW and
temporary employees.
. Responsible for quality, efficiency, cost effectiveness, and the
smooth and safe operation of the plant.
. Ensured the necessary supplies, raw materials and workers are
available so that the plant ran as efficiently as possible.
. Ensured all employees had the training and resources to meet all
requirements for safety, quality and production.
. Adjusted the production schedule to accommodate special situations and
communicate changes to the line attendants.
. Corrected any emerging problems such as machinery breakdown to
maintain continuous production. Ensured product met and/or exceeded
the customer's expectations.
. Conducted communication meetings to convey the direction and key
initiatives of the company.
. Maintained production levels to ensure attainment levels are met.
. Evaluated production capabilities and recommend improvements when
needed.
. Studied production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements in
order maintain a high level of productivity.
Allied Chucker, Jackson, MI 03/2012
to 05/2012
Shift Manager
. Managed six Supervisors and ninety team members.
. Ensured the necessary supplies, raw materials and workers are
available so that the plant ran as efficiently as possible.
. Ensured all employees had the training and resources to meet all
requirements for safety, quality and production.
. Adjusted the production schedule to accommodate special situations and
communicate changes to the line attendants.
. Corrected any emerging problems such as machinery breakdown to
maintain continuous production.
. Ensured ongoing compliance to all company, local, state and federal
regulations and requirements Maintained production levels to ensure
attainment levels are met.
. Evaluated production capabilities and recommended improvements when
needed.
. Studied production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements in
order maintain a high level of productivity.
. Developed and implemented quality improvement programs.
. Worked closely with other departments to develop policies and
procedures to ensure the product met all federal guidelines for
safety.
. Supervised and coordinated activities of workers engaged in inspecting
products to ensure conformance to the company and customers
specifications.
. Operated machines that were mechanically and computer driven, manually
loaded the parts into the machine press, manually placed sheet metal
against guide pins to ensure accuracy, checked machine operations and
reported faults to the supervisor, unloaded, inspected and reloaded
the machines.
Ryder Logistics, Lansing, MI
07/2006 to 12/2011
Sequencing Supervisor/ ARO Supervisor
. Supply JIT production to customer.
. Only Supervisor at Ryder that is a Certified ISO Auditor.
. ARO Supervisor requires me to know every department in the facility.
. Ability to write standard work forms.
. Managed 45 direct reports (Union Employees).
. Ability to coordinate shipments so that no shipment is missed.
. Responsible for directing the development and implementation of
activities in production areas to meet production goals, quality,
safety and cost objectives.
. Managed and coordinated all production related individuals,
continuously developing and maintaining a continuous improvement
culture, established departmental improvement goals and objectives.
. Managed quality control by providing feedback and initiating
corrective actions.
. Proactively support companywide safety goals by ensuring safety
compliance and attending weekly and monthly safety meetings.
. Ensuring production goals are met by establishing priorities;
scheduling activities and employees; monitoring progress, revising
schedules and resolving problems.
. Daily Monitor production reports to ensure achievements of financial,
manufacturing, safety and quality goals.
. Responsible for quality, efficiency, cost effectiveness, and the
smooth and safe operation of the plant.
. Ensured the necessary supplies, raw materials and workers are
available so that the plant ran as efficiently as possible.
. Ensured all employees had the training and resources to meet all
requirements for safety, quality and production.
. Adjusted the production schedule to accommodate special situations and
communicate changes to the line attendants.
. Corrected any emerging problems such as machinery breakdown to
maintain continuous production. Ensured product met and/or exceeded
the customer's expectations.
. Conducted communication meetings to convey the direction and key
initiatives of the company.
. Maintained production levels to ensure attainment levels are met.
. Evaluated production capabilities and recommend improvements when
needed.
. Studied production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements in
order maintain a high level of productivity.
Delphi Automotive Systems, Lansing, MI 03/2000
to 07/2006
Operations Manager/Manufacturing Supervisor
. Managed manufacturing operations for a 2nd shift just in time cockpit
assembly sequencing operation with annual sales of $420 million.
. Responsible for directing the development and implementation of
activities in production areas to meet production goals, quality,
safety and cost objectives.
. Managed and coordinated all production related individuals,
continuously developing and maintaining a continuous improvement
culture, established departmental improvement goals and objectives.
. Managed quality control by providing feedback and initiating
corrective actions.
. Proactively support companywide safety goals by ensuring safety
compliance and attending weekly and monthly safety meetings.
. Ensuring production goals are met by establishing priorities;
scheduling activities and employees; monitoring progress, revising
schedules and resolving problems.
. Daily Monitor production reports to ensure achievements of financial,
manufacturing, safety and quality goals.
. Supervised one shift consisting of 40 direct UAW employees.
. Responsible for quality, efficiency, cost effectiveness, and the
smooth and safe operation of the plant.
. Ensured the necessary supplies, raw materials and workers are
available so that the plant ran as efficiently as possible.
. Ensured all employees had the training and resources to meet all
requirements for safety, quality and production.
. Adjusted the production schedule to accommodate special situations and
communicate changes to the line attendants.
. Corrected any emerging problems such as machinery breakdown to
maintain continuous production. Ensured product met and/or exceeded
the customer's expectations.
. Conducted communication meetings to convey the direction and key
initiatives of the company.
. Maintained production levels to ensure attainment levels are met.
. Evaluated production capabilities and recommend improvements when
needed.
. Studied production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements in
order maintain a high level of productivity.
Trumark, Inc. Lansing, MI 07/1996 to
03/2000
Manufacturing Supervisor/Quality Supervisor/Production Operator
. Ensured the necessary supplies, raw materials and workers are
available so that the plant ran as efficiently as possible.
. Ensured all employees had the training and resources to meet all
requirements for safety, quality and production.
. Adjusted the production schedule to accommodate special situations and
communicate changes to the line attendants.
. Corrected any emerging problems such as machinery breakdown to
maintain continuous production.
. Ensured ongoing compliance to all company, local, state and federal
regulations and requirements.
. Maintained production levels to ensure attainment levels are met.
. Evaluated production capabilities and recommend improvements when
needed.
. Studied production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements in
order maintain a high level of productivity.
. Developed and implemented quality improvement programs.
. Worked closely with other departments to develop policies and
procedures to ensure the product met all federal guidelines for
safety.
. Supervised and coordinated activities of workers engaged in inspecting
products to ensure conformance to the company and customers
specifications.
. Operated machines that were mechanically and computer driven, manually
loaded the parts into the machine press, manually placed sheet metal
against guide pins to ensure accuracy, checked machine operations and
reported faults to the supervisor, unloaded, inspected and reloaded
the machines.
Skills/Abilities:
. Developed and implemented method changes in order to remove less
efficient stations which in turn reduced operating cost, improved
quality, productivity and increased profitability and line efficiency
at Delphi.
. Implemented team/communication meetings by enforcing daily meetings
with all manufacturing groups in order to discuss potential problems,
goals and daily initiatives, which contributed to an increase in
uptime of 3% and 0 customer complaints, which in turn led to increased
productivity and efficiency at Delphi.
. Researched and Developed TPS culture by leading workshops that
emphasized observing & analyzing each station while implementing
suggestions from line workers which in turn eliminated hard work
through standard work, problem solving and pull systems while
increasing employee morale at Delphi.
. Evaluated the specific needs of the company in order to eliminate any
unneeded personnel by developing a plan to increase my overall
responsibilities, which in turn eliminated a supervisor while
decreasing costs and improving efficiency at Delphi Automotive.
. Been a part of three new facility launches
. Certified ISO Auditor
. Certified in First Aid CPR AED.
Education:
Sexton High School, Lansing, MI
. Diploma
. GED