Production Supervisor

Scott L. Killebrew

618-***-**** ******@*****.*** Bethalto, IL 62010

Production Supervisor

Quality Assurance Lean Manufacturing Issue Identification & Resolution Team Leadership

An accomplished production supervisor and quality assurance supervisor with proven experience managing day-to-day production, quality, safety, and manufacturing operations. Expert in leading production operations, including overseeing cross-functional teams, union and non-union employees, and multiple levels as an individual contributor as well as team leader and manager.

Adds value to an organization through a strong understanding of process improvement, issue resolution, Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt) methods, and lean manufacturing operations.

Core Areas of Expertise

Production Operations Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Team Leadership & Management

Lean Manufacturing Safety Policy Enforcement Coaching, Training & Mentoring

Quality Assurance & Control Continuous Improvement Cross-Functional Collaboration

Maximizing Productivity / KPI Manufacturing Operations Policy & Procedure Compliance

Professional Experience

Global Brass and Copper Olin Brass Corporation Schaumburg, IL

Vision and Quality Technician (2010 – 2018)

oPromoted to oversee Congex vision inspection systems, ensuring each inspection system is working in alignment with company requirements, as well as with system specifications.

oLed efforts to review, troubleshoot, and resolve issues as they arise, including maintaining systems to prevent issues from occurring in the future.

oMaximized slitting yield by developing and implementing layout defect maps, and by effectively communicating those maps to cross-functional team members.

oOversaw the verification and flagging of true defects, as well as the development of new processes and methods to prevent future occurrences.

oPersonally conducted weekly audits of processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements.

oMaintained the company’s electronic inspection report system, ensuring uniformity across hourly and salaried team members across multiple levels.

oHeld decision-making authority for quality actions, working directly with customers using the product to determine the best path forward.

Production Supervisor (1992 – 2010)

oLed 30 direct reports comprised of hourly union employees, providing the coaching, training, mentoring, and leadership necessary to optimize performance levels.

oOversaw the assignment of production jobs, ensuring 100% compliance with company and manufacturing schedules, as well as peak and off-peak volumes.

oTrusted resource overseeing all production, quality, manufacturing, and safety operations, acting as the General Foreman in the event of absence or time off.

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oPerformed follow-ups on all production and quality of manufactured material, effectively communicating status and metrics with senior leadership.

oMinimized downtime and quality issues by leading production schedule meetings, developing plans to properly allocate resources across production operations.

oPlaced a strong focus on safety in all day-to-day operations, including leading safety meetings, group training sessions, and providing on-the-job training to team members.

oSelected by senior leadership to drive numerous projects and programs, including upgrades, refinement, and startup of equipment, specifically two slitters and two tie-up lines.

oPartnered cross-functionally with numerous internal and external stakeholder groups, including working directly with outside contractors and mechanical/electrical engineers.

Additional Experience

Earlier career success demonstrated with Global Brass and Copper and Olin Brass Corporation, consistently exceeding all established goals, objectives, metrics, and benchmarks for performance, leading to numerous positions of increasing responsibility and scope, ranging from hands-on to leadership positions. Key roles include Material Handler, Bullet Tumbler, Adjuster, Assistant Slitter Operator, Slitter Bench Adjuster, Slitter Operator, and Slitter Set-Up Leader.

Education & Professional Development

Lewis & Clark Community College

Electrical Engineering Construction Management General Coursework

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training

Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification

Dale Carnegie Course Diversity for Managers Lean Manufacturing KIDDIE System

ISO 14000, ISO 14001 Personal Protective Equipment Accident Investigation

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Crane Safety Environment Awareness Training Integrity Training

Hydrogen Awareness Training SHE Training Chemical Safety Emergency Evacuation EMS Training CPR/AED Certification Safety in Motion Hifive Class Electrical Safety

Asbestos Awareness TOSCA HAZWOP HAZCOM FDR Safety Awareness Training

Integrity Training Confined Space Lockout Tagout Supervisor Forklift Evaluation

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)

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