CHARLES L. HICKS

**** ** ** *** (H)

336-***-****

Boonville, NC 27011

(C) 336-***-****

abshsc@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

I am courageous, with the inner strength to deal with anything that comes

my way. I can't always change what happens, but I have the ability to

change and adapt based upon changing circumstances. While others see the

impossible, I see the possible.

I am experienced in high-volume automotive and textile production

equipment, ensuring requirements are met related to production, scheduling,

quality, safety, housekeeping, cost, production data entry, payroll and

human relations. I know how to plan, organize and prioritize and am

proficient in math, word processing and spreadsheets. I am a dedicated

manager who can lead and motivate associates to reach challenging goals.

SKILLS

Management Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

JIT/Lean Manufacturing/6S Proven Cost Control

E.P.A. Hazmat/OSHA Team-Oriented Problem Solving

Mechanical/Electrical Employee Health and Safety

Troubleshooting

High Tech Process Equipment OEM Supplier

Continuous Process Improvement Statistical Process Control

Microsoft Office/Kronos/AS400/SAP Total Quality Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bekaert Textiles USA

Winston-Salem, NC

Finishing and Inspection Department Supervisor

2010 - 2013

. Supervised 65 production and maintenance employees

. Coordinated production lines, maintenance repairs and inspection

equipment

. Increased uptime 15% by implementing an improved maintenance schedule

. Reduced unit costs by 20% through team cell structure and changeover

teams

. Improved Quality Inspection Plans (QIP) to produce an improvement of 2.5%

(to 98%) first quality and saving $260K per year

. Interfaced daily with production schedulers and scheduled production

personnel

. Communicated production reports to management daily

. Assured strict adherence to company Safety, OSHA, and EPA guidelines

. Interviewed and trained new employees and rising production supervisors

. Conducted daily and weekly shift meetings on safety, productivity, scrap

and customer concerns

. Scheduled operations (based on equipment capacities) to efficiently meet

deadlines

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

(Continued)

Goodyear Tire

Danville, VA

Manufacturing Supervisor (Truck / Aircraft Tire Division) 2009

-2010

Tyco Electronics

Greensboro, NC

Manufacturing Supervisor (Automotive Division) 1997 - 2009

Cintas

Winston-Salem, NC

Production Manager 1995 -

1997

Highland Industries

Kernersville, NC Airbag Coating Finishing Manager

1989 - 1995

Carolina Narrow Fabrics Winston-

Salem, NC

Production Finishing Manager and Inspection Manager 1979 - 1989

Texfi Industries

Rocky Mount, NC Weaving Manager

1977 - 1979

Burlington Industries

Marion, NC

Weaving / Warping Supervisor / Management Trainee 1974 -

1977

EDUCATION

North Carolina State University

BS Textile Technology

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