John Hall
**** ******* ***** **., ********, MN **060
************@*****.***
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