Production Manager
Resume:
GREGORY K. BOSTIC
Alpharetta, Georgia 30022 H/C – 678-***-**** ************@*****.***
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Manufacturing Production Problem Resolution Process Improvement Cost Savings
Statistical Process Control Multiple Projects Trainer Mentor Facilities Management
A Production Management Professional with a 20-year, high performance track record in the Manufacturing Industry. A well-respected leader who has demonstrated the ability to adapt to new situations, develop strong diverse teams, and create new cost-savings processes in highly volatile, fast-paced environments. An excellent communicator and tireless hard worker with a strong belief in safety and process improvement.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
ViWintech Windows (07/2016 to 10/2016) Paducah, Kentucky
Production Manager
Managed 5 Production Supervisors responsible for 1 shift with approximately 160+ employees in a residential window manufacturing facility. Assure company quality, goals and standards were met in accordance with the national NFRC regulations. Develop, implement and enforce processes lowering cost of production and improving productivity.
Coordinated continuous improvements by utilizing LEAN manufacturing methodology,
Developed a workplace safety culture environment that lowered workplace incidents by15%, utilizing a job rotation model.
Established 5S procedures for workplace areas, resulting in improved production and better quality.
Significantly reduced scrap levels and waste by verifying supervisors, operators and equipment were performing to standards, resulting in lower cost of production.
Supervised a diverse team of supervisors..
Identify and implement ways to improve supervisors’ management skills.
SILVER LINE BUILDING PRODUCTS CORP. (1998 to 2016) Lithia Springs, Georgia
Production Manager
Direct the efforts of 13 Production Supervisors responsible for 1 shift with approximately 300 employees in this 635,000 square foot residential window manufacturing facility. Assure company quality, goals and standards are met in the production of 5800 units daily. Hire, train and supervise multi-cultural staff; prepare employees for added responsibilities and future management positions. Develop, implement and enforce processes lowering cost of production and improving productivity.
Assure production schedules are met to achieve timely delivery of $175 million of product for major customers including Home Depot, Lowe’s, Robert Bowden, Stanley Works.
Developed and promoted 3 employees to the Supervisor position; improved employee selection, morale and overall retention rate.
Established new procedures for Custom Windows Department resulting in improved production and better quality.
Significantly reduced scrap levels and waste resulting in lower cost of production.
Supervised a diverse team of 26 hourly employees producing 4200 units per month.
Continuously maintained NFRC certification for entire operation, focusing on strict compliance to safety standards.
Respond to delivery partner/ customer requests/inquires.
Identify and implement way to improve overall level of service.
Coordinates and assist in the training of Associates.
Identify and implement continuous improvement processes.
TOTO INDUSTRIES (1995 to 1998) Morrow, Georgia
Section Manager
Completely accountable for the success of high quality production at this $60 million Japanese manufacturer of ceramic products. Selected to oversee a technologically advanced 3-shift operation, manufacturing 21,000+ units per month. Ensured the proper functioning of cutting-edge automated robotics and maintained strict ASME and CSA certifications. Managed 3 Shift Supervisors and 60 operators and technicians. Reported directly to the General Manager and President.
Streamlined product manufacturing/finishing process resulting in $230,000 annual savings.
Revamped product patching methods and processes, thereby increasing re-firing yield by 12%.
Chosen to oversee the implementation of operational design in Japanese parent company.
Collaborated with Tokico Robotics Engineer and TOTO Technical Engineer to introduce 6 robots in the glazing operation while securing Level II Maintenance Certification.
Teamed with Swindell Dressier Engineers and TOTO Technical Engineers to manage the set-up and usage of 2 gas-fired tunnel kilns and one free-standing kiln.
Played a key role in negotiating with union organizations; achieving operational cost-savings.
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES AUTOMOTIVE (1993 to 1995)
Production Supervisor
Accountable for overall production of electro-mechanical switches involving single-shift operation with 38 assemblers and a mechanic. Achieved and maintained ISO-9000 Certification and Ql Ford Certification. Oversaw the functioning of high-tech equipment including material handling/racking and storage system, ultrasonic welding equipment, and wave soldering machinery.
Maximized operational efficiency by reducing end-of-line component reject from 3.5% to .57%.
Established training regulations for ultrasonic welding, wave soldering, and manual soldering.
Initiated the Just-in-Time system in accordance to customer input, enhancing product delivery.
EDUCATION:
SHORTER COLLEGE Rome, Georgia
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
U.S. ARMY & RESERVES Fort Gillem, Georgia
Master Sergeant & Instructor 1981 to present
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