Henry C. Lewallen Jr.

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

Cataula GA 31804

706-***-**** {cell}

ac0kvc@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience

Production Supervisor

Directs efforts of processing and packaging to achieve goals in Safety, Quality and Productivity.

Lean Principles, Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain. {Six Sigma Green belt.}

Strong knowledge of continuous manufacturing processes.

Demonstrates leadership skills to promote positive behavior through effective recognition.

Strong business acumen and ability to embrace and drive positive change within an organization.

Provides suggestions for more efficient operation and improved quality of production rate.

Controls operating costs and capital, including maximizing operating efficiencies.

Manages equipment maintenance and programs to maximize life expectancy of all hard assets.

Conduct accident investigations and facilitate root-cause analysis on any safety related accidents.

DuPont /Stop Advance Training certified.

Safe Start advance safety training certified / Behavior Observation Safety certified.

Buyer/Purchase Planner

Supports preparations and implementation of competitive bids, quotations and proposals.

Tracks cost comparison bid data and prepares reports for management analysis.

Assists and / or supports item cost maintenance files in MRP or other data management systems.

Support cost reporting activities for Purchase Price Variance, rebates, surcharges, hedges, and savings projects.

Assist in completion and documentation of quarterly supplier performance evaluations.

Assist in supplier risk and certification documentation and follow up.

Interpret and analyze MRP and / or inventory reports and implement required purchase actions.

Initiate releases to contracts; or enter purchase orders to suppliers for required items.

Follow up with suppliers for on time delivery and adherence to quality standards.

Maintain appropriate data (quote file, standard costs, lead time, etc).

Reduce raw material inventory as well as excess and obsolete inventory.

Liaison between materials and operations regarding status of current orders.

Work History

Exide Technologies Production Supervisor 2013- 2015

Johnson Controls {KIA} Production Supervisor 2009- 2011

Kellogg Production Supervisor 2005-2009

Johns Manville Production Supervisor 2003-2005

References available upon request.