James Taylor

**** ********* ***, *****, ** ****9, United States,

Home: 330-***-****, email: ac0gu5@r.postjobfree.com

Job Target

I am seeking a position as a Safety Manager, where my 20+ years in management, quality and training related experience will add value to a progressive thinking company.

Relevant Skills

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15+ years of increasing responsibilities in the manufacturing industries.

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Talented and determined individual who achieves results.

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Skilled in problem solving and troubleshooting.

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Skilled in lean projects and quality

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Skilled in negotiation, able to resolve differences.

Key Qualifications

High-energy, enthusiastic and dependable individual who excels in challenging and competitive environment.

Can develop curriculum from start to finish

I have created disciplinary program and trained all associates in its use

I have created safety program and trained all associates in its implementation

Recognized for high ethical standards in all work performed.

Strong organizational skills.

Employment

Site Supervisor/Manager, Amerigas Inc. Lodi Ohio Dec 2015- Present

Manage all aspect of the site. Set schedule for associates,; determined by production needs. Set the delivery schedule; determined by the needs of the 10 districts we supply. Work within a budget; to date I have always been under budget. Conduct all safety meetings with associates. Upgraded the 5S program. To date we have improved by 12%. Set Lean strategies to make site improvements. Meet with Operations Manager, Safety Manager and Regional Manager to update and show improvements and growth patterns for the facility in Lodi Ohio. Along with Maintenance associate we conduct all maintenance protocols and do all PMs as required.

Safety and Training Manager, GCA Services, Cleve Oh July 2014 – July 2015

Working with one account manager, two site managers, 8 supervisors, and 75 associates in safety and training issues. Working with all new hires in and trainers to provide the best training we can to make them successful. I have written 11 training manuals, 20 procedures, rewards program and improving the overall 5S program, suggestion program and rewards program. Setting up and completing all orientation of new hires, do all tours of both facilities and coordinate with management of the company we are providing service too.

Also have taken on added responsibilities as a site manager (plant manager) during the absence of one at both locations. Duties included scheduling, training, directing the supervisors to maintain on time delivery in shipping and receiving and warehouse setup. Work with all outside vendors and upper management.

Supervisor, ARE, Massillon, Ohio Feb 2013 - July2014

Directing floor associates in the final assembly of fiberglass truck caps and lids Allocating associates to fill needs and voids in the production line to assure that production continues in meeting the daily goal of quality units. .Assist quality in inspecting the final product before heading to shipping. Hold tool box meetings to assure all production associates understand what is needed for the day and safety talks. Do all E-Time for associates to ensure that schedules is conformed to, associates clock in on time and personal days and vacations are set up. Work on 6S and Continuous improvement areas are grown and upheld. Ensure budget is followed.

Distribution Supervisor, Morton Salt, Rittman, Ohio

Jan 2011 – Aug 2012

Played a key role in streamlining daily business processes and increasing productivity levels. Work well as a team member or independently. Recognized for long hours, commitment to customers, and attention to detail, professionalism, and follow-up. Use clear, concise communication skills in conjunction with organizational skills to perform daily duties. Manage budget and set schedule weekly.

Lead supervisor/Training and Education Director, Hardcoating Technologies, Monroe Falls, Ohio

Oct2006 –Dec 2010

Monitored employee performance, making recommendations for skill development, additional responsibility, promotion, or dismissal. Managed team of up to 23 employees. Met cost and yield targets while ensuring high-volume coating of all tools brought into the plant. Single-handedly developed and executed staff training and development strategies, motivating and mentoring to level of service excellence. Implemented Key Performance Indicators and coaching to achieve targets. Dramatically increased customer loyalty, with feedback received indicating helpful, polite staff being the major reason. Client feedback further motivated staff and produced happy relaxed work environment.

Supervisor/Yard Manager, Union Metal, Canton, Ohio

June 2005 –July 2006

Resourceful, energetic, competent, multi-task and results-oriented. Played a key role in implementing augmentations in manufacturing processes, which significantly increased quality concerning manufacturability and productibility limitations within the manufacturing cell. Established machining processes and utilized the latest tooling technologies to reduce lead time and increase throughput efficiency. Implemented production line upgrades, resulting in 5% increased capacity.

Supervisor, World Kitchen, Massillon, Ohio

Oct 2002 – June 2005

Designed and implemented processes to produce new products, expanding capability of factory production by 3%. Use clear, concise communication skills in conjunction with organizational skills to perform daily duties. Met or exceeded all performance goals to date. Trained operations managers to use statistical process control for better understanding of production line performance. Played a key role in streamlining daily business processes and increasing productivity levels.

Lead Supervisor, SGS Tool Company, Monroe Falls, Ohio April 1987- Oct 2002

Monitor employee performance, making recommendations for skill development, additional responsibility promotion, or dismissal. Played a key role in implementing augmentations in manufacturing processes which significantly increased quality concerning manufacturability and productibility limitations within manufacturing cells. Was instrumental in designing and producing the skicarb tool; patented with more than 30 million in sales. Was instrumental in many lean projects that reduced scrap and increased tool manufacturing by 4%. Was instrumental in integrating ISO 9001 into the plant.

Education

B.A., Business Management

2005

Almeda University, Boise Idaho, GPA: 3.9, Major GPA: 4.0 - Successfully completed coursework in self-directed, self-paced learning environment. Graduated with academic honors.

Associate, Communication, Minor: Biblical Studies

1979

Kentucky Christian College, Grayson Kentucky, GPA: 3.7, Major GPA: 4.0 - Successfully completed all coursework and training requirements in both communications and biblical studies. Extracurricular activities include positions of leadership as well as additional work on teams and committees. Specialized training included weekend ministry.

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