Manager Plant

RAYMOND BUCKLEY II

Fairview Park, OH ***** • 440-***-****

*********@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/raymond-buckley

PRODUCTION MANAGER PLANT MANAGER

Production Manager experienced at leading teams and efficiently managing day to day manufacturing operations. Coordinates daily production schedules, prioritizes workload, sets up equipment, manages inventory, performs quality audits and interfaces with engineering and supporting departments to ensure uninterrupted production. Continuously improves production, performance and cost metrics. A “hands on” leader with a team-based approach. Recognized for strong interpersonal communication and critical thinking skills. Capabilities include:

Production Management Scheduling

Work Orders Machining Schedules

Tolerance Testing Machine Set Ups

Training Coaching for Performance

Inventory Management Cost Controls

Safety OSHA Standards

Shipping Warehousing

Quality Assurance Customer Service

Supervision Resource Management

Microsoft Word & Excel

SURE-FOOT INDUSTRIES CORP., Middleburg Hts. OH 1995 to 2018

Commercial anti-slip flooring products.

Manufacturing Manager 2014 to Present

Responsible for production of a $4.5M tape product line, representing 70% of company’s annual revenue. Supervises production and oversees up to 40 employees (machinists and shipping).

Schedules daily manufacturing of coating lamination, coating colors/grits, production of parts, packaging and shipping to ensure consistent, quality production. Sets production planning and scheduling to meet on time delivery. Manages equipment capacity and utilization to meet scheduling requirements and determine need for overtime.

Consulted on development of a new product “Extreme Coarse” in response to a unique customer requirement. Developed product and material specifications, created a prototype, performed product testing, identified a ‘top coating’ methodology, set up machine tolerances and trained employees on new production standard. Resulted in a successful launch for customer, which ultimately grew into a new, revenue generating product line.

Manages inventory by overseeing the inventory control process, levels, turnover and audits. Informs purchasing, treasury and operations management of current and forecasted needs.

Reviews customer blue prints to identify production layout and set up, with the goal of optimizing yield, reducing waste and minimizing physical stress for the operator (ergonomics).

Eliminates material/coatings waste and produces higher yields by examining non-standard orders and setting up efficient production approaches. Facilitates productivity by creating efficient work flow and processes. Ensures each department has the necessary tools/supplies.

Supervises 40 employees, including employee relations, attendance, performance, work instructions, adherence to policies, safety, training, productivity, quality and payroll.

Production Manager 2007 to 2014

Ran production of aluminum extrusions and fiberglass across two building sites, fulfilling customer orders for flooring products and parts. Supervised up to 40 machine operators (punch presses, coaters, slitters), shipping, warehousing, and production workers for a $2M manufacturing business.

Production Manager role continued….

Reviewed production orders and assigned work to Lead Operators, verified customer orders, and coordinated shipping/receiving to meet daily production goals. Scheduled overtime, vacations and shifted work when employees failed to report to work. Entered production data into the system and ran daily operations report.

Reduced safety instances by creating a council (made up of production employees) to identify issues and initiate actions to improve the work environment. Invited Bureau of Workers’ Compensation to review and ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards. Reduced company’s insurance as a result of improved safety measures.

Performed quality reviews, supervised production employees and worked with maintenance to keep machinery operating at peak levels.

Hired, trained and coached all employees. Completed annual performance reviews and determined merit compensation. Counseled employees on performance issues.

Inventoried raw materials and supplies, by department. Performed audits and ordered material.

Lead Operator 2004 to 2007

Oversight over 5 to 8 machinists, including scheduling of incoming work, training, machine maintenance and troubleshooting.

Reviewed daily production orders, requested materials, set up machine specifications and parts tolerances, assigned work, provided production support and reviewed final product prior to signing off on order.

Operated machinery, including slitters, punch presses and coaters to produce anti-slip flooring products and parts. Calculated tolerances to 1/1000 of an inch, read micrometers (e.g, calipers, verniers), and performed set-ups for other machinists.

Shipping Dept. 2002 to 2004

Machinery Operator 1995 to 2002

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: Owner / Operator, BOARDWALK FRIES

EDUCATION & COURSEWORK

Coursework, Business Management, Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, OH

Coursework, Business Management, Wheeling Jesuit College, Wheeling, WV

Attained Junior Status

Lean Six Sigma Foundations, Linked In

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