David W. Marlow
**** ********* ******** **** #****, Atlanta, GA 30342 908-***-**** ************@*********.***
Production/Operations Manager
Accomplished Production Supervisor with 12 years of experience overseeing and directing all aspects of plant operations and production in industrial, scientific, and medical settings. Motivating leader with excellent interpersonal skills to create a cooperative, positive work environment with all levels of staff and across departments. Adept at fulfilling multiple roles at a time, ensuring production activities operate efficiently and safely while exceeding department goals.
Core Competencies
Team Management & Training Production Supervision & Coordination Operations Planning
Process Improvements Policy & Regulations Compliance Safety Procedures 5S Principles
Machine Maintenance & Repair Ergonomics, Injury Prevention, & Loss Reduction
Hazardous & Chemical Environments (PPE & Monitoring Devices) Packaging, Shipping & Storage
Professional Experience
HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP, Thunderbolt, GA December 2016 – Present Account Manager
Manages a staff between 10-25 employees. Responsible for daily payroll and budget management.
Recruitment and training of all front line staff. Acting as a liaison between the facility and Health Care Services Group. Marketing our services to other facilities in the area. Creating and organizing work schedules.
Supervises daily housekeeping duties for all cleaning staff.
Provides coverage when needed.
Performs monthly evaluations of staff and suggests corrections when needed.
Recommends disciplinary action to Housekeeper Manager when required.
Works with staff and upper-level management toward attaining facility goals.
Plans weekly staff schedules and plans individual cleaning assignments.
Padtech Inc., Flemington, NJ May 2015 – September 2015
Production Packaging Supervisor (CoWorx Staffing)
Managed the shop floor and supervised a team of 10 operators and packagers. Coordinated and oversaw staff packaging numerous products for storage and shipment. Monitored all products to ensure they were packed safely and efficiently to maintain product quality, providing constructive feedback as necessary.
Maintained accurate and updated records during and after production.
Started, adjusted, and repaired packaging machinery, notifying the maintenance department to escalate issues needing immediate attention.
Trained (10-15) staff in procedures on how to operate equipment, enforcing compliance of workplace policies to ensure the safety of all team members.
STERIS Isomedix Services, South Plainfield, NJ August 2013 – May 2015
Team Leader
Oversaw and coordinated team in a production facility, ensuring that all processes met customer requirements. Received, shipped, and processed customer products, accurately tracking movements and storage of processed and unprocessed materials. Ensured proper product handling to minimize damage.
Worked in very close proximity with controlled toxic flammable gas (ethylene oxide) and other chemicals, ensuring staff was safely outfitted with personal protection equipment and used monitoring devices.
Monitored staff’s work for quality, safety, and efficiency, communicating corrective actions.
Collaborated with validation technician to provide employees with required documentation.
CompoSecure LLC, Somerset, NJ October 2011 – July 2013
Production Supervisor
Supervised and directed a team of 20 machine operators, assigning work based on production schedules. Executed action plans to ensure production goals were achievable and motivated team to achieve these objectives. Spearheaded quality improvements and work efficiency by instilling and monitoring company policies and manufacturing procedures.
Investigated accidents and incidents on the shop floor, reviewing processes to reduce such cases.
Conducted daily start-up meetings to answer questions, provide updates, and create a team atmosphere.
Swagelok Company, Solon, Ohio January 2002 – May 2011
Team Lead Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist
Performed all assigned functions, operating and setting up machine to ensure production processes were followed according to best practices. Mentored 15 CNC operators, establishing and monitoring work plan goals. Trained new employees on operating general manufacturing equipment and production processes for special fittings.
Drove improvement efforts by reducing set-up times (Set-up time reduction from 8hrs to 2hr set-up time), supporting manufacturing team activities, and identifying areas to streamline manufacturing process. (Eliminated redundancy at the work cells)
Collaborated on workflow initiatives to implement 5S principles and assess work centers’ ergonomics.
Created and implemented a departmental training manual illustrating how to set up CNC machines.
Education
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Management and Labor Relations
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH
Associate of Arts in Business and Human Resources Management
Highlights of Continuing Professional Development
Leadership Development Lean Management Lean Stream Mapping/Direction Flow
Lean Certified On-the Job Training