Manager Lean Manufacturing

JEFFREY S. PRUITT

East Bethel, MN 763-***-**** ***********@*****.***

PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR/MANAGER

Proven Supervisor/Manager with extensive production control and quality management experience in the sheet metal fabrication and cabinetry millwork industries. Strive to reduce expenses and increase productivity across all product lines. Creative and resourceful in the research and development, planning, and scheduling of production teams and operations. Successful in developing a motivated team while maintaining a productive work force. Assertive in implementing policies and procedures, resolving problems and ensuring quality and safety. CORE COMPETENCIES AND QUALITY/SAFETY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES Production Operations Productivity Management Workflow Planning Monitor Performance Process Improvement Train and Coach Product and Service Modifications Safety Management Policy Development Lean Manufacturing Kaizen Events 5s Just in Time ISO Lockout/Tag-out MAS 2000 Vantage and Visual MS Word, Excel, Outlook PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nelson Global Products, Cambridge, MN 2014 – Present Production Supervisor

Implement production and workflow policies and collaborate with production departments to facilitate timely and quality output.

Establish workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency without compromising product safety or integrity.

Maintain employee payroll and employment resources, and control labor costs to ensure profitability.

Supervise and direct all phases of the manufacturing process and resources from raw material to finished product, including powder coat paint line, assembly, welding, shipping and receiving.

Manage optimum workforce levels and shifts ranging from 15 to 80 employees; coordinate production schedules based on customer specifications and production demands.

Recruit, train, evaluate and direct staff and promote a positive and productive work environment; conduct ongoing training to enhance employee job skills.

Meet customer requirements with quality and service standards and ensure compliance with applicable business trade procedures and safety regulations following Lean manufacturing and ISO practices.

Develop excellent customer relations, satisfaction, retention, and increased annual revenue by meeting and exceeding customer expectations and providing continuous on-time delivery.

Coordinate and document shipping and receiving schedules and deliveries within DOT regulations.

Approve maintenance work and purchasing of equipment; negotiate with and maintain positive relations with outside vendors for product requisitions and purchases.

Enforce employee standard health and safety guidelines with a 99% annual safety rating.

Monitor employee performance and conduct annual reviews. AccessAbility, Minneapolis, MN 2013 – 2014

Production Manager

Oversaw production operations including budgeting, staffing, human resources, policy development, process improvement, and supervision of 3 direct reports and 15-25 diverse production workers. Modern Tool, Coon Rapids, MN 2010 – 2013

Production Supervisor

Managed employee work schedules, machinery, materials, quality, and safety of production departments.

Recruited, supervised, trained, monitored, and delegated work duties to 50 hourly and temporary employees responsible for deburring, grinding, and welding (robotic, manual and spot).

Resolved production and equipment issues in a timely manner to minimize and eliminate line down time. Jeff Pruitt

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Scherer Brothers Lumber, Albertville, MN 2005 – 2009 Production Supervisor

Directed and supervised operations of production, safety, purchasing, quality, maintenance, and staff of 20-45.

Managed and improved production processes to enhance product quality and maximize efficiency. ANI Inks, Plymouth, MN 2003 – 2004

Production Supervisor

Developed, implemented, and maintained 5S program for various production operations. Power Electric, Plymouth, MN 2003

Operations Manager

Planned and assigned work to 7 employees; recommended improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

Modern Tool, Coon Rapids, MN 1995 – 2002

Manager – Welding, Shipping and Receiving

Directed a 2 shift manufacturing operation including production, fabrication, and supply chain.

Supervised and developed 20-40 production employees, 2 maintenance staff, and 3 supervisors.

Established safety, quality, and operational polices and implemented improvements. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Company Sponsored Training

Lean Manufacturing, 6-S, ISO 9002, Quality Control

Production Control, Supervision I & II, Progressive Discipline

Customer/Public Relations

Management (HR), Workers Compensation

DOT Commercial Driving, DOT Drug and Alcohol, Forklift Certified

Safety Policies and Procedures, CPR Certification COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Coach/Official, Basketball, Football and Baseball

Past President, Home Owner’s Association

Board Member, District 1 Little League

Volunteer, community and church functions

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