Reginald Ivory
Detroit MI, *****
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OBJECTIVE: Seeking a leadership position. Utilizing the principles to ensure company goals and objectives are obtained through problem solving, fostering safe work environment and increased morale.
EXPERIENCE:
Detroit Manufacturing Systems
Detroit, MI
September 2017- December 2017
Production Superintendent
Responsible for all supervisors and employee activities for the C-Crew
September 2016- September 2017
DMOS Specialist
Responsible for training new employees, team leaders and supervisors.
Responsible for performing internal audits so that they are always prepared for any external audits.
April 2013-September 2016
Production Supervisor – C346 Instrument Panel
Implement and continue to drive the FES process by maintaining daily KPI’s and following supervisor routines
Developed Standardized Work Instructions for the 2015 MCA Focus per the FES standard
Lead shift for the launch builds of the 2015 and 2016
Implement corrective actions for quality and safety issues by using the QRCI tool and provide a read across to counterparts on B crew or other crews
Rebalanced on C-346 from 27 to 23 and increased efficiency to 93%
Increased JPH performance from 59 JPH to 60 JPH by following standardized work audits and utilizing the polyvalence matrix to ensure operators are properly trained
Reduced scrap by 60% by repairing substrates and counseling team on identifying repairs versus supplier issues and scrap
Actively participate in UAP QRCI’s to resolve QR’s from the customer
Continue to develop team leaders in utilizing the 7 Quality Basic
Review all liaison issues with the team during the daily Top 5 and drive issues back to the station to focus on self inspection
Successfully supervised the U502/D258 and supervisory experience on U22x
Developed team leaders to be promoted to management positions
Fill in for meetings in the absence of the UAP Manager
MSX International @ American Axle & Manufacturing
Hamtramck, MI
January 1999- March 2013
Production Supervisor
Monitor Associates daily production activity
Assign daily job assignments to Associates
Ensuring that Associates are working diligently to meet the maximum output goals established
Drive and maintain the 5 “S’s” of lean manufacturing
Perform daily-standardized work audits
Ensures that hourly part quotas are met
Responsible for the improvement of First Time Quality (FTQ)
Responsible for Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE)
Ensuring that Associates are applying the First in First Out process (FIFO)
Responsible for monitoring and managing Associates payroll as well as department budget
Responsible for managing Associates within a unionized environment
Ensuring that housekeeping practices are adhered to.
January 1997- January 1999
Repairman
Repaired axles; encompassing breakdowns and rebuilds.
July 1994- January 1997
Production Supervisor
Responsible for ensuring that hourly employees adhere to all rules, regulations and expectations on the main assembly line to build axels.
May 1992 to July 1994
Repairman
Repaired axles encompassing breakdowns and rebuilds.
G.C. Services Corporation
Birmingham, MI
February 1984- May 1992
Assistant Manager
Management position with hands on training in accounts receivable, training and development, daily contact with clients and consumers. Heavy phone contact and monthly budget requiring strong communication skills and the ability to handle pressure effectively.
Metro Passbook
August 1981- January 1984
Office Manager
Coordinated and supervised the activities of employees, setup floor plans for retail dealers. Responsible for solicitation, review customer relations and collection duties. Responsible for Third party vendor (TPV) management.
Chevrolet Detroit Gear and Axle
August 1977- to March 1980
Hi-Lo Driver
1840 Holbrook, Hamtramck, MI
Grinder on disc job; driving Hi-Lo