Manager Manufacturing

Gregory C. McNeill

**** ***** *****

Raleigh, NC 27610

Email: ****************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To have the opportunity to contribute to the success of a growing business

by utilizing common sense and the management, technical, and analytical

skills developed in a variety of work experiences.

TARGET JOB

Description of my perfect job:

Utilizing my extensive leadership, management, industrial and analytical

experiences, evaluates and executes processes and procedures that will

improve corporate profitability and revenue growth.

Career Level:

Middle Manager, Manufacturing Operations, Human Resources

TARGET COMPANY

Description of my ideal company:

My ideal employer will be a professional and progressive enterprise that

affords its associates the freedom to think "out of the box" but with the

interest in the individual to promote personal and professional growth.

They will recognize and reward employees based on contribution and overall

impact on the business. Key values of the employer include honesty,

integrity, equality and a belief in the individual.

EDUCATION

12/1997 - North Carolina Central University, Bachelor of Business

Administration Degree

Other Course Studies of Interest: Recreation Administration (Intro To

Recreation, Organization & Administration Recreation) Psychology (General &

Abnormal), Sociology.

08/24/09 - North Carolina Bio-works Program - Wake Technical Community

College (Raleigh, NC)

Completed course on December 9, 2009 with certificate

SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS

Lean Manufacturing -( IBM, January 2000. Cree Research, October 2004.

Elster Electricity June 2006),

5S - (Cree Research, October 2004. Elster Electricity June 2006), Kaizen -

(IBM, January 2000. Elster Electricity June 2006), Kan ban - Elster

Electricity June 2006, Knowledge of 6 sigma principals,

Kronos System, AS400 System, Computer software (MS Word, Excel, Power-

point, Outlook and Lotus Notes), ISO 9000, 9001, 9002, 14001, 18001 (1BM,

CREE, Elster Electronics, TYCO, GKN, 1996 -2010

EXPERIENCE

04/2012 - Present

GKN Driveline (Randstad Temporary Agency) - Mebane, NC (Temporary

Continuous Improvement Assignment)

LEAN Facilitator

Salary History: Starting - $28/hr

2nd/3rd Shift: Monday - Friday (7:00 pm - 7:00 Am) and weekends.

Responsibilities: To help make continuous improvements using my experience

with Lean manufacturing tools (5s, 6 sigma, Kanban, and Kaizen) in a

large area of this 300 employee facility. The primary products

manufactured at this location are automotive components used for industrial

applications. Specific manufacturing processes include heat treatment,

grinding, and assembly. I am also responsible for safety, quality,

productivity, and customer satisfaction.

07/2012 - 03/2013 (Laid-off do to Plant closing)

MaySteel Corporation - Creedmoor, N.C.

Production Manager

Salary History: Starting - $70,000

1st Shift: Monday - Friday (6:00 am - 4:00 pm)

Responsibilities:

- Supervise work performance of 30 Production Operators across 3 shifts in

a powder-coating paint shop environment, including quality inspectors,

paint booth operators, load and unload operators, material/fork lift

operators, paint utility operators, and line leaders.

-Evaluates and suggests alternative production methods to drive continual

improvement. Applies LEAN manufacturing principles and concepts to improve

operational efficiency and effectiveness.

-Directs the proper maintenance of production machinery and tooling

including the scheduling of repairs in accordance with production

commitments and provides for a formal preventative maintenance program.

-Interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, monitoring work, providing

communication and feedback to employees.

10/2011 - 04/2012 (resigned, no family time issues, original work hours

were 3pm-11pm)

Impact Fulfillment Services

Burlington, N.C.

2nd Shift Production Manager (3:00pm-3:00am, Mon-Fri, some weekends)

Salary History: Starting - $65,000

As Production Manager, I am responsible for leading and managing 100 to 150

manufacturing employees, 16 line leaders, and 4 supervisors in a

packaging/distribution of consumer goods as a third party vendor. As

manager, I am also responsible for staffing and implementing methodologies

to utilize contract labor to reduce costs and improve return on investment.

In my current position I have to improved employee attendance, reduced

turnover, maintained world-class quality and maximized employee production.

I also have evaluated and suggest alternative production methods to drive

continual improvement, and apply LEAN manufacturing principles and concepts

to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

07/2011 - 10/2011 (Temporary service job, no benefits. Left for permanent

job)

Infinity Staffing Solutions (UPS) - Durham, NC

3rd Shift Warehouse Supervisor (8:00 pm -6:00 am, Sunday - Friday)

Responsibilities:

-Supervise/Oversee and co-ordinate the activities and work flow of 20 Mail

Sorters and 30 Mail Processors

-Enforce Standard Operating Procedures

-Meet & Exceed Production Goals

-Monitor Staff Attendance & Performance

-Train/Retrain All new staff

-Direct and Participate in the distribution of work to team

-Perform quality checks of staff work accuracy

-Maintains time and production records

-Coordinated/ Conduct training and orientation

-Initiates plans to motivate staff to solve work problems

03/2011 - 07/2011

Skyware Global - Smithfield, NC

Production Supervisor

2nd/3rd Shift: Monday - Friday (12:00 pm - 03:00 am) 16 hr day and 10 hr

weekends (1pm-11pm).

Responsibilities: directing and coordinating activities for 100 plus

operators and 4 supervisors in assembly, molding, paint line and metal

stamping manufacturing. Ensure the production schedule is completed within

the budget, also maintaining safety, quality and production standards. Also

involved in the hiring, training, scheduling, monitoring of work, providing

communication, ongoing support, performance reviews, career development,

discipline, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

10/2010 - 12/2010

GKN Driveline (Randstad Temporary Agency) - Mebane, NC (60 day assignment,

covering a medical leave of absence)

Facilitator

Salary History: Starting - $26/hr

3rd Shift: Monday - Friday (11:00 pm - 7:30 am) and weekends.

Responsibilities: managing and making improvements in a large area of this

200 employee facility. The primary products manufactured at this location

are automotive components used for industrial applications. Specific

manufacturing processes include heat treatment, grinding, and assembly. I

am also responsible for safety, quality, productivity, and customer

satisfaction.

11/2007 - 9/2009 (resigned, 3.5 hour commute became to expensive)

Tyco Electronics, Greensboro, N.C.

Lead Production Supervisor

Salary History: Starting - $65,000

1st Shift: Monday - Friday (7:00 am - 3:00 pm)

Responsibilities:

- Supervise work performance of 28 Production Operators in manufacturing of

wire, cable, and cable assemblies, which includes the use high-speed

extrusion lines.

-Ensure the customer receives high quality product on time and within

budget.

-Evaluates and suggests alternative production methods to drive continual

improvement. Applies LEAN manufacturing principles and concepts to improve

operational efficiency and effectiveness.

-Directs the proper maintenance of production machinery and tooling

including the scheduling of repairs in accordance with production

commitments and provides for a formal preventative maintenance program.

-Interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, monitoring work, providing

communication, feedback and ongoing support, performance reviews, career

development, discipline, addressing complaints and resolving problems

-Worked on a three person Cost Saving Process Improvement Team, that has

been assigned to create a new Standard Operation Procedure and Training

Program in all of our four manufacturing departments (Twinning, cabling,

jacketing, and Intrusion). Also have founded and created an internal

employee safety committee and an employee reward and recognition program,

all within my first 90 days of employment.

05/2006 -07/2007(Laid-off 7/17/07, department on shift was phased out)

Elster Electricity - Raleigh, N.C.

Production Supervisor

Salary History: Starting - $55,000 Ending -$ 58,500

2nd Shift: Mon - Thurs. (4:00pm - 2:30am)

Responsibilities:

Supervise work performance of 30-40 Production Operators in assembly of

electrical single-phase and poly-phase meters using manual and automated

equipment. This includes maintaining accurate and up to date records of

attendance, performance, training, corrective/disciplinary action, and

salary administration. Monitor team and individual performance. Maximize

productivity, equipment utilization and overall efficiency.

? Helping with the implementation and training of the Lean Manufacturing

process in the workplace.

Maintain leadership presence by spending a significant percentage of time

on the shop floor.

Maintain a safe working environment for employees.

Conduct all performance reviews on time. Maintain a score of 100% on-time

performance.

09/2004 - 05/2006

Cree, Inc. - Durham, N.C.

Manufacturing Manager I

Salary History: Starting - $58,000 Ending - $61,000

2nd & 3rd Shift: 4 nights on, 3 nights off (6:00pm-6:00am)

Responsibilities:

Supervise work performance of 40-60 Production Operators, Engineers and

Technicians in manufacturing of semiconductors (LED chips, lighting LEDs,

LED backlighting solutions, power switching devices and radio frequency

devices) that enhance the value of LED solid-state lighting, power and

communications products. This includes maintaining accurate and up to date

records of attendance, performance, training, corrective/disciplinary

action, and salary administration. Monitor team and individual performance.

Maximize productivity, equipment utilization and overall efficiency.

Establish and communicate production priorities. Execute production plans

and internal goals. Track performance and adjust priorities accordingly.

05/2002 - 05/2003

MOD Recording - Raleigh, N.C.

Owner and Manager Studios

Responsibilities:, I was personally responsible for supervising and

motivating a team of 3 employees involved in music recording, assembly,

quality inspection, image download, and packaging of music.

10/1997 -03/2002

The Greenwood Group, Inc. (Laid-off 3/4/02)

Raleigh, N.C.

Production Manager, IBM PC Manufacturing

Salary History: Starting - $40,000 Ending - $58,000

1st Shift: Mon - Fri. (7:00am - 4:30pm)

As Production Manager, IBM PC Manufacturing, I was responsible for leading

and managing 386 manufacturing employees and eight supervisors across three

shifts. As manager, I was also responsible for staffing and implementing

methodologies to utilize contract labor to reduce costs and improve return

on investment. In my current position I have improved employee attendance,

reduced turnover, maintained world-class quality and maximized employee

production. During my tenure, I partnered with the IBM Personal Systems

Group in planning and executing the "Spanish Language Initiative" SLI to

screen and utilized Spanish-speaking immigrants to supplement my workforce

during the current labor shortage. Results have received corporate

attention at IBM and within The Greenwood Group, Inc. d.b.a. Manpower. I

also served, as Safety and Workers' Compensation Coordinator, were I was

responsible for employee injury reporting as well as employee injury

prevention programs.

ACTIVITIES

1992-1996 Member of the North Carolina Central University Men's Basketball

Team.

Team Captain from 1994-1996.

REFERENCES

Steve Tsotsoros

Plant Manager (Maysteel Corporation)

Ph. 405-***-****

Margie H. Heath

Buyer (FLOWSERVE)

Ph. 919-***-****

Bill Colson

1st shift Production Manager (Skyware Global)

Ph. 812-***-****

Alex Walker

Production Manager (TYCO Electronics)

Ph. 336-***-****

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