CHARLES DYE
Valley, AL *****
*************@*****.*** · https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-dye-2b882a7b
Dedicated Supervisor with 30 years of experience utilizing limited labor and material resources. Proficient and forward-thinking professional, well versed in setting goals in line with company’s vision. Possess in-depth experience monitoring production processes and creating strategies to enhance productivity. Looking for a company I can hold a long-term career with
EXPERIENCE
JANUARY 2008 - MARCH 2019
LINE SUPERVISOR, Exide Technologies
Responsible for achieving production requirements
Identified problems and proposed solutions to management team
Planned, organized and monitored resources to ensure efficient use of labor, equipment and materials
Provided instruction, coaching and motivation to all employees during the shift
Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets
Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints
Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally
Checked job sites for accuracy, quality and to ensure that all specifications for the project were met
Learned and maintained in-depth understanding of production information, providing knowledgeable responses to diverse questions
Trained in Lean manufacturing and the Toyota Production System (TPS)
Regularly executed successful Kaizen and TPS events, resulting in reducing scrap and improving production and quality standards
Planned and executed improvements in safety, production and cost efficiency
Reason for leaving: Plant shutdown
1990 – 2008
ASSEMBLER/ MASTER OPERATOR, Exide Technologies
Inspected products for defects and repairs through proper QA procedures
Prepared machines for daily usage by calibrating and performing preventative maintenance
Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives
Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools for proper functionality
Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals
Fabricated and assembled industrial batteries for telecom, system backups and military applications
Calibrated machines to maintain peak performance levels
Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality
Skilled in every department of plant operation
Was promoted to Master Operator due to my complete knowledge in all areas of production and ability to learn each new task quickly
EDUCATION
SOME COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS – FORT SMITH
Focus on Management and business standards
SKILLS
Manufacturing Management
Root cause analysis
Knowledgeable in OSHA standards
Improving production standards
Fast learner
Highly motivated
Strong leadership abilities
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Saved the company over $130,000 in scrap reduction over 12 months
Implemented waste reduction in Pasting department resulting in over $150,000 over 12 months
Reduced scrap waste in casting department by more than $11,000 per month.
Increased production totals by 9% alone by eliminating scrap waste.
Certified in TPS and Kaisen production methods
MILITARY
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, WORLDWIDE
Welder and Maintenance work
Honorable Discharge