GALEN KEITH JEFFRYES

330-***-****

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MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR / QUALITY SUPERVISOR

A highly motivated Manufacturing Professional with a broad background in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, continuous improvement and quality. Skilled in mechanical maintenance, including equipment installation, systems installation and maintenance, electrical, general plant maintenance and machine repairs. Very strong supervisory, leadership, organizational and time management skills. Proven success in project management as well as developing and implementing process improvements.

Key accomplishments include:

• Initiated preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all production equipment and systems, resulting in less downtime and higher capacities and efficiencies.

• Developed and implemented Lean Manufacturing program, creating more efficient operations and reductions in waste.

• Created and implemented electronic tracking and data retention processes for finished goods rework, meeting ISO requirements.

• Successful new product production launch resulting in achievement of 100% production rate in 40% of allotted time frame.

• Chosen to conduct OSHA required industrial safety training for company workforce.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MTD / Commercial Turf Products, Streetsboro, OH

$6 B global industry leading manufacturer of commercial and residential outdoor power equipment.

TECH SUPPORT SPECIALIST 2006 to Nov. 2013

• Training, oversight and support of Validation and Verification Test Dept. personnel.

• Developed user-friendly database of test information for use by Quality and Design Engineering Departments.

• Participated in product development activities involving Verification Test, Quality Assurance, Design Engineering and Continuous Improvement Departments.

• Created processes and standardized documentation for finished goods rework, repair and retrofit.

• Training, oversight and support of personnel performing finished good rework.

• Created and implemented electronic tracking and data retention processes for finished goods rework per ISO requirements.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT (CI) ENGINEER 2003 to 2006

• Self-taught in Lean Manufacturing principles and tools.

• Organized and facilitated Lean Events for entire organization of approximately 400 employees.

• Trained all levels of personnel in Lean Principles and Lean Tools.

• Performed plant safety training sessions (OSHA required) for all employees.

• Obtained Hazardous/Controlled Waste Management and Disposal EPA RCRA Certification.

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 2000 to 2003

• Supervised maintenance personnel, including scheduling and performance evaluations.

• Scheduled repairs, preventive and predictive maintenance of all production equipment and

systems.

• Directed project management of all equipment installation and reconfiguration of Fabrication, Weld, Paint and Assembly Departments.

MAINTENANCE TECH 1997 to 2000

• Provided general plant and facility maintenance.

• Conducted installation of utility systems, including electrical feeds and grids,as well as compressed air systems.

• Managed installation, maintenance and repairs of all types of production equipment.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Davies Can Company, Solon, OH

Manufacturer of metal containers.

Press Line Set-Up Mechanic/Die Setter

Forklift Operator

Shipping Loader

Press Room Inspector

EDUCATION

Transition to Management Course, Maplewood Adult Career Center, Ravenna, OH

Completed 30-week course while working full-time.

High School Diploma, Crestwood High School, Mantua, OH

Honors and College-Prep courses.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Lean Management, 6S, Advanced Leadership Skills, Advanced Supervision, Project Management,

First-Responder, Certified in CPR and First Aid, Excel I & II, Increasing Human Effectiveness,

• EPA RCRA Hazardous and Controlled Waste Management, Loss Prevention, Industrial

Troubleshooting, Controls and Motor Protection, Basic Electricity and Electronics,

Programmable Controller Fundamentals of PC with AI, TQE Modules A & B.

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