SUMMARY
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
JOHN LEMAY
**** ***** ***** ****, *****, CA 92860 H: 760-***-**** C: 760-***-**** *************@***.*** Skilled and Dedicated Production Team Lead with 5 years in high-volume manufacturing environments focused on establishing and accomplishing challenging goals. Highly effective at optimizing procedures and improving team performance to achieve productivity benchmarks and set new standards for success.
Team development
Performance optimization
Manufacturing background
Metal working ability
Strategic thinker
Welding safety precautions
Team Lead
Standard Operating
procedures/work instructions
Multi-Tasking and negotiation
Process Improvement
8D/5 Why
Kaizen
Troubleshooting
Fabrication background
Welding equipment
Reading technical drawings
Safety policies and procedures
Quality assurance expertise
Production target management
Inventory coordination
Production scheduling familiarity
Certified forklift
operator/instructor
Product Development
Creative Problem Solving
05/2013 to 08/2018 Production Supervisor
Door Components Inc - Fontana, CA
Drove team performance through effective training, coaching and motivating of line employees.
Scheduled team for optimal coverage to meet challenging daily objectives.
Lead team of over 45 six skilled operators throughout multiple departments in establishing team work, ownership of product and accountability for meeting customers expectations and sales commitments. Facilitated Kaizen events that directly lead to process improvements, flow, kanban implementation. which lead to lower takt times and a 20% reduction in man hours.
Reduced Reworks and Scrap almost by 25% through problem solving and engaging operators through shift meetings and Kaizens. Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
Revamped positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
Coordinated inventory and cost control programs.
Reviewed operations and conferred with technical or administrative staff to resolve production and processing problems.
01/2006 to 04/2013 Shop Supervisor
US Navy - San Diego, CA
Directly supervised and coordinated the activities of repairs, production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and systems operators. Coordinated training schedules and filed crucial administrative paperwork.
Utilized expertise in Shipboard Damage Control to develop and execute rapid response and damage control training programs and assessed the preparedness of enlisted personnel.
01/2003 to 02/2006 Hazardous Waste Management Specialist US Navy - Coronado, CA
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. Conducted inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals.
Assisted in developing comprehensive spill prevention programs and reviews facility plans for spill prevention.
Prepares reports of findings concerning spills and prepares material for use in legal actions.
Provides technical assistance in event of hazardous chemical spill and identifies pollutant, determines hazardous impact, and recommends corrective action.
07/1996 to 01/2003 Welding Supervisor, Gas Free Engineer US Navy - Norfolk, VA
Directly supervised and lead Engineering Department of nearly 75 personnel through inspections, overhaul and everyday repairs to hull, piping systems, structural members and damage control efforts. Performed gas free testing of voids and compartments to ensure safe entry.
Organized, supervised and trained damage control repair parties, prepared training records, reviewed daily maintenance records and schedule Planned Maintenance on ship equipment.
03/1994 to 07/1996 Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Navy - Pascagoula, MS
Inspected, tested machined, fabricated, or assembled parts and equipment for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. Used inspection tools such as calipers, gauges and other test equipment. 02/1991 to 03/1994 Welder Fabricator
United States Navy - Long Beach, CA
Planned, supervised and perform task necessary for fabrication, installation and repair of all types of ship board structures, plumbing, and piping system; organized, supervised and trained personnel in maintenance and hull repair.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
CERTIFICATIONS
High School Diploma: General
Patchogue Medford High School - Patchogue, NY
Received Military Incentive Program Award for
troubleshooting/redesigning faulty transom design on security patrol boats, which saved the US Navy almost $600,000 annually on repair cost. Received 7 Navy Accommodation Medals for mission critical repairs on hydraulic systems, fire fighting systems and designing/fabricated of Navy wide Gun Mount Security Plates.
Welder/Fitter/Brazer through US Navy
Hazardous Substance Incident Response Management (HSIRM) Facility Response Team Leader (FRT)
Gas Free Engineer
Incident Command System 300
Equal Opportunity Management