Jack V. Geren

Malvern, AR

479-***-****

ac2rdd@r.postjobfree.com

Summary: Manufacturing manager with 32 years of experience in manufacturing and technical environments. Proficient in lean manufacturing, training, and pro-active problem solving. Exerts a positive influence in developing teams, meeting organizational, objectives, and long-range goals. Quick learner with the ability to adapt to constantly changing work requirements and conditions. Highly organized with strong communication skills and high work standards.

Professional Experience:

Reynolds Continuous Rolling-Malvern, AR 2016-2017

Lead Supervisor over Rolling/Rail car shipping dept.

Responsible for safety, quality, and KPI’s

Managed overall productivity in all departments on all shifts

Managed 65 direct reports

Shipping Supervisor 2015-2016

Responsible for overseeing all shipping activities for the company

Managed 15 direct reports

Worked with SAP

JW Aluminum-Russellville, AR 2013-2015

Plant Area Leader

Managed production operations in Cast/Melt/Rolling/Slitting

Responsible for safety, quality, and KPI’s

Responsible for overall productivity in all departments and all shifts

Leader of multiple lean events (5S, JDI’s, and RIE’s)

Process Supervisor 2010-2013

Managed plant operations on night shift

Supervised employees in aluminum manufacturing

Whirlpool Corporation-Fort Smith, AR 1981-2010

Production Supervisor-Press Floor punch/press fabrication

Supervised 35-65 hourly employees creating efficient operations and team production

Led and participated in various lean manufacturing events including: Cell design, 1X1 problem solving, quick change over, and 5S teams, enhancing productivity and reducing time frames

Implemented process improvements through training and new procedures

Facilitated and documented monthly safety and training meetings, improving safety on production floor

Led frontline leader steel business unit, trash compactor, icemaker assembly, production operations, and machine technicians, reducing delivery time in providing and manufacturing parts

Coordinated with other departments to determine problems on the job site, correcting related plant operations

Interacted with employees on disciplinary issues, attendance, attitude, and performance management, improving quality and performance

Set Up Tech 1983-1998

Performed set up for steel plant and punch press fabrication

Production Assembler 1981-1983

Used machines, equipment and technology to assemble product to meet specifications and quality standards

Led efforts to set production and quality records in icemaker operation

Reduced stainless steel scrap by 50% on cabinet line

Coordinated new employee training-meeting production levels from first day of trash compactor schedule change

OK Foods-Fort Smith, AR 1979-1981

Production Line-Poultry Division

Worked a production line for 2 years

Also worked 3 summers from 1976-1978 as an internship

Education & Training:

Spiro High School-Diploma received

Whirlpool Workforce Leadership-Graduated

Whirlpool internal training programs-Certified

JW Aluminum leadership programs-Completed

Proficient in Word, Excel, Word Operator, SAP, and Oracle

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