Production Manager/Supervisor
Resume:
Thomas Pitt
Corona, California 92879
Cell: 951-***-****
Email: ******@*****.***
Objective:
Motivated and skilled professional seeking career advancement within a dynamic, high growth organization that welcomes fresh ideas, initiative, dedication, and experience.
EXPERIENCE:
Machinist / Supervisor
Q1 Test, Inc. Ontario, California 3/2017 to 10/2017
Managed daily production needs to meet scheduled shipments.
Maintained inventory on materials to meet production requirements.
Ordered all supplies for department operations.
Worked closely with engineering to insure manufacturability of components.
Designed and fabricated multiple complex fixtures to expedite the machining of complicated parts.
Manufacturing Manager
Staco Systems, Inc. Irvine, California 12/1998 to 8/2016
Managed personnel effectively concentrating on high quality standards, timeliness and safety.
Demonstrated management abilities in multiple operational segments.
Ensured customer service and satisfaction with the highest attention and priority. Attention to detail and utilize skills in time management.
Oversaw production through departments including: fabrication, machining, punch press, injection molding, tool room, painting and assembly of up to 40 direct reports
Implemented human resource and administrative management programs. Supervised numerous personnel and held responsibility for millions of dollars in company property.
Interacted with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates and all levels of Upper Management including Engineering, Finance and Sales Departments.
Experienced in maintaining Labor Standards / Labor Variances, Labor Utilization, Department Capacity, Material Variances including Scrap Data.
Provided inspirational team leadership and counseling to subordinates which increased morale, resulting in an increase in performance and productivity levels.
Reduced costs and lead times on several product lines and implemented cost effective changes through new
tooling and training throughout all switch product lines.
Developed continuous improvement plans for increased efficiency and economical utilization of personnel, equipment and facilities.
Implemented Kaizen/5S on high volume switch lines, which reduced travel time, floor space, and WIP.
Improved On Time shipping from 65% to 99%.
Experienced with fabrication, injection molding, tooling, and machining of precision parts.
Worked with diverse product mix that includes HMI Products creating fixtures to measure optics and assembly of electro-mechanical pushbutton switches.
CNC Machining skills. Extensive conventional machining experience.
Experienced with ERP/MRP system and Materials Management to ensure a smooth workflow for the Manufacturing floor.
Reviewed and approved all engineering changes for manufacturability.
Maintained all the manufacturing processes in an AS9100 aerospace environment.
Managed a variety of design and manufacturing projects.
Collaborated with outside vendors and performed hands-on-trouble-shooting activities with vendors and in-house.
Interacted with customers on a regular basis in the management of projects.
Successfully implemented the company relocation from Costa Mesa California to Irvine California, consolidating departments to a singular location.
Hired and trained staff.
Planned and assigned work in accordance with sales and order requirements.
Collaborated with engineering, sales, quality, and operations to accomplish goals.
Served several years as Production Supervisor. Supervised personnel in manufacture of machined, stamped, injection molded and painted components.
Strong oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills.
Fabrication Supervisor
Henley Healthcare - Belton, Texas 04/1988 to 12/1998
Supervised up to 20 employees in the manufacture and delivery of medical therapy and rehabilitation products.
Developed manufacturing instructions, Bills of Material, part routers and detail drawings.
Used AutoCAD to prepare manufacturing and assembly drawings.
Served several years as a Tool and Die Maker. Accountable for design and construction of all tooling including stamping and progressive dies and plastic injection molds related to the manufacture of company products.
Worked closely with engineering department in product design.
Implemented new tooling into production.
Worked initially as a Production Machinist using all shop equipment, lathes, mills, grinders etc.
EDUCATION:
Studied in Manufacturing Technology: Temple College, Texas
CERTIFICATIONS:
CUPA Hazardous Waste Training for Industry
Dell CAM CNC programming
ARBURG Injection Molding Processes
Bridgeport CNC training
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Office Suite
Dell CAM CNC programming
AFFILIATIONS:
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
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