John Hall

**** ******* ***** **., ********, MN **060

507-***-****

ac836o@r.postjobfree.com

Knowledge is the Key to Continuous Improvement.

Profile

Over 15yrs experience as supervisor/ manager

Ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status.

Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities.

Organized, highly motivated, self starter and detail-directed with proven problem-solving abilities.

Proven ability to work in unison with staff, volunteers, and board of directors.

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and best practices used by leading manufactures such as Lean Manufacturing, 5’s, ISO9001, SQF2000, GMP’s, and OSHA compliance,

Education

BSB/M Bachelor of Science in Business/Management

AA degree W/Business management emphasis, Axia College

SQF Internal Auditing, AIB International

Frontline Lean Thinking, Sparks Enterprises

Quality Certification, Riverland Community College

Human Resource Development, Riverland Community College

Supervisory Management, Riverland Community College

Supervisory Leadership Certification, The Employers Association

Relevant Experience & Accomplishments

Lean Implementation

Successfully reduced defect rate from 12% to less than 0.6%

Managed a heavy equipment manufacturing facility with over 79 employees

Managed a production facility and warehouse that shipped over 12 million pounds of product quarterly.

Increased production by 20%

Reduced manpower requirements by 50%.

Instructed employees in lean practices, Implementation of Kaizen and 5’s, ISO and OSHA standards and requirements.

Successfully implemented culture change from traditional manufacturing to lean manufacturing, to include changing from batch and que production to pull system.

Designed and wrote standardized work instructions in accordance with lean practices for over 79 different work stations

Counseled employees in defining career and work-related goals and objectives.

Designed, built and installed new OSHA compliant safety equipment.

Worked with cross functional teams to address product development and continuous improvement.

Management/Supervision

Directed recruitment and retention of staff of 79 employees

Trained, supervised and evaluated staff.

coached continuous improvement skills.

Achieved record productivity levels and achievement of all work objectives

Successfully refined and implemented new projects well ahead of schedules and with quality that met or exceeded the customer’s needs and expectations.

Successfully maintained budget requirements for multimillion dollar projects

Attained proficiency in process mapping and development.

Developed cross functional teams to include development of scope of teams

Employment

Welding Supervisor, Northern Tool and Equipment. Faribault MN. 2013- current

Scheduled production and training.

Implemented lean manufacturing principals and procedures, with a focus on converting existing blueprints into simple easy to read and understand work instructions.

Increased overall welding production by25% over a period of 2 years, using proper training and employee engagement, while maintain a stable workforce.

Supervisor/Manager, Pro-Pet, Owatonna MN Owatonna, MN

Managed shipping and receiving, of large batch products and ingredients 2012 2013

Managed and performed product and quality testing of incoming supplies and all outgoing products

Scheduled, prioritized, and supervised maintenance both preventative and machine failure.

Scheduled production to optimize output.

Area Leader P1&P2, Warehouse Ryt-Way Industries. Lakeville, MN 2011-2012

Scheduled the work of employees and day workers. Maintained safety requirements, GMP’s, SQF, and good warehouse practices, also maintained quality production and practices

Achieved Level III SQF rating. Scoring 970/1000 Superior in SQF audits.

Managed shipping, receiving, and international shipping of products and materials to fill and maintain the supply chain.

Shop Supervisor, ETS Inc. (Valley Staffing), Faribault MN 2009-2009

Supervised and scheduled the work of employees. Reported on the OSHA compliance of the plant to the Production Manager. Began the construction of a combined safety, quality, and construction manual for all major pieces of farm equipment manufactured. Process and value stream mapping of the entire production area

Production Supervisor, McNeilus Truck Manufacturing Inc, Dodge Center 2004-2009

Directed Concrete Mixer Drum, Packer Box, and Hook Arm production. Provided solid leadership, problem solving and project management services as well and lean ISO and OSHA compliance. Oversaw the quarterly production of $18,000,000.00 worth of product as well as $12,000,000.00 in government military contract production.

Directed lean implementation and process improvements of over 79 direct employees.

Route Sales Manager, Schwan’s Home Sales, Owatonna 2002-2004

Route sales, generated new business, resolved customer issues, wrote orders and sales contracts in accordance with company guidelines

Military and Other Volunteer Work

US Army, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Southeast Asia Service Medal W/2 Bronze Stars

American Management Association, Provides training, education, and seminars for management professionals

Lean Management Consultant, Provided consulting services to private individuals in the manufacturing and service industry

Honors & Awards

Certificate of Completion 5’s Training

Certificate of Achievement Microsoft Word

Certificate of Achievement Fundamentals of Leadership

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