Kenneth Charles Lutz
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Westland, Michigan 48185
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OBJECTIVE:
To work with a Pro-Active Management Team that will use my proven leadership abilities, knowledge and experience, that will result in maximum Company and Personal Growth.
SKILLS:
Excellent Team building skills
Excellent written, verbal and oral communication skills
Excellent computer skills(Word, Excel, Outlook)
5S and Lean manufacturing methodology
Excellent Leadership skills and abilities
Many years of experience in all areas of manufacturing
100% Dedicated and will do whatever it takes to get the job done
Excellent blueprint interpretation
Broad knowledge of ISO/TS/QS
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Shiloh Industries Tier 1 Automotive Supplier of Laser Welded Blanks
01/2010 – 10/2017 Production Supervisor
Supervise and manage entire shop floor, to ensure that all Safety rules, Quality standards, and required OEE’s were being met and obtained.
Communicate with outgoing Supervisor and conduct daily walk prior to start of shift
Conduct beginning of shift meeting with all employees
Perform Layered Process Audits, ensuring that 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and Quality standards were being met and followed
Monitor and reduce scrap and un-necessary downtime
Coach and counsel employees that do not follow Safety rules and policies, or do not meet necessary production requirements
Track and monitor all employees time(KRONOS) vacation and scheduled and non-scheduled time off
Perform Employee performance reviews
Noble Metal Mfg. Tier 1 Automotive supplier of Laser Welded Blanks
01/2004 – 07/2009 Production Supervisor
Supervise and Manage Unionized workforce to ensure that all Safety rules and regulations, Quality standards and On time delivery requirements were being followed and met
Monitor and assist in reducing scrap and un-necessary downtime
Insure that 5S requirements and Lean Manufacturing principles were being followed
Promote Continuous Improvement
Conduct Employee Performance Reviews
Coach and Counsel employees when necessary, while following the company’s disciplinary procedure
Establish and adjust manpower and work schedules to meet customer needs
Moeller Mfg. Supplier and Manufacture of precision turbine jet engine
10/1997 – 11/2003 components to the Military and Commercial airlines
Production Supervisor
Supervisor and Manage a Unionized workforce
Maintain and enforce a Safe and Clean work environment at all times
Establish and adjust work procedures to meet production schedules and customer requirements
Improve efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production restraints
Diligently maintained Safety and Quality standards
Responsible for conducting yearly performance reviews
Cross train and develop employees to obtain maximum performance
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
1984 High School Diploma
1985 Mount Vernon College/University – Teaching / Physical Education
1987 Certificate of Completion in “Statistical Process Control”
1991 Certificate of Completion in “Shop Floor Control”
1999 Certificate of Completion in “Internal Quality Auditing”
2003 Certificate of Completion in “Organizational Communication”
2004 Certificate of Completion in “Principles and Practices of Supervision II”
2014 Certificate of training for “STOP” for Supervision. Safety Training Observation Program designed by DUPONT
2015 Certificate of Completion in "DOT HazMat General & Security Awareness”
2017 Certificate of Completion in Bloodborne Pathogens/Adult First Aid/CPR/AED