Manager Quality
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Bryan K. Mann
Professional To apply my communication and leadership skills in
Summary an environment that values bottom line results and
to make a significant contribution through creative
problem solving and effective conflict resolution.
Work experience November 2012 to September 2013 Faurecia
Emissions Control Technologies Columbus, IN
Reduction in staff due to elimination of entire
shift
Senior Production Supervisor
Subordinates to include 60 production associates, 2
production supervisors, 2 controls engineers, 2
engineering technicians, 2 maintenance specialist,
8 gap leaders, and 1 kan ban specialist
Coached and directed quality, cost, and delivery
initiatives, set targets, implemented plans,
tracked daily results, and made appropriate
adjustments in resource planning in order to attain
desired results
Managed team performance, knew team problems,
defined areas for performance improvements with
team members, drove teamwork, lead problem solving
groups, lead workshops on quality and productivity
improvement methods (5S, TPM, Lean Methodologies,
Micro Stops)
Drove actions for improvement, communicated with
the production unit manager and production
supervisors of other shifts to ensure a transparent
information flow, and collaborated to define
improvement areas and precise action plans
Ensured daily team management, appropriate
headcount, respect of standardized work methods,
and presence on the floor to answer questions or
address problems
Managed the personnel issues of the assigned team
Developed the team concept, ensured proper
staffing, integrated new team members, fostered
individual development plans, advised and arranged
for appropriate training, and assured punctual job
evaluations
Implemented employee improvement idea program for
safety, quality, productivity, and morale
Ensured that working conditions were fully
compliant with HSE standards, and drove improvement
of working conditions and ergonomics
Managed e-time, vacations, oral discussions, and
disciplinary actions
Accomplishments included raising direct labor
efficiency from 32% to 73%, and operating equipment
efficiency from 48% to 82%
June 2012 to November 2012 Master Power
Transmission Columbus, IN
Reduction in staff due to unforeseen downturn in
contractual business
Plant Superintendent / Production Manager
Staff position with subordinates to include 4
production supervisors, 1 maintenance supervisor,
and 65 hourly employees
Managed all aspects of manufacturing to include but
not limited to safety, quality, production,
shipments, scheduling, costs, budgets, material
flow, manpower, overtime, facility, equipment,
meetings, and morale
Analyzed data on a daily basis for productivity,
efficiency, standard hours produced, orders, WIP,
and shipments
Coached, empowered, and engaged staff to follow and
adhere to the operating principles, key performance
indicators, and to be process oriented
Implemented disciplined PDCA program for corrective
actions and continuous improvement projects
Worked with manufacturing engineering to improve
processes
Trained staff to consistently practice lean
methodologies and kaizen techniques for optimal
efficiency, productivity, and first time throughput
Created a culture that expects hard work, trust,
respect, and self-discipline from all of our team
at all times along with the expectation to be a
champion
Implemented weekly review of direct employees'
productivity and quality to address problems,
remove obstacles, and make improvements.
Productivity increased 15%
Recognized every employee as a source of ideas
Accomplishments included shipping 129% of plan the
last 4 weeks of employment while keeping overtime
below 10%
September 2011 to March 2012 DriveTime
Automotive Indianapolis, IN
Released from employment due to nation-wide
reduction in workforce
Production Supervisor / Lean Production Manager
Successfully launched and implemented lean
methodologies and process improvements system
Identified and eliminated waste in all aspects of
production, human, and vendor activities to include
parts issues, process inefficiencies, system
inefficiencies, communication gaps, equipment
problems, and movement of inventory
Coached and mentored production staff regarding
production goals and objectives, standard operating
procedures, and standard work instructions
Implemented a complete team atmosphere to
significantly improve production processes, safety,
quality, and morale
Lead production staff to exceed production goals by
25%
Consistently met aggressive production deadlines by
thriving under pressure and exceeding expectations
Promoted and enforced individual and team
accountability and responsibility
Involved in the creation of visual key performance
indicators
Completed timely performance reviews with all
production staff using two way open dialogue
Managed performance with entire staff and took
necessary corrective actions
Adjusted manpower needs and hours according to
production goals, and filled gaps when needed by
implementing cross training
November 2010 to May 2011 Emerson Climate
Technologies Sidney, OH
Production Supervisor (Contract)
Responsible for and successful at achieving
production goals such as delivery, schedule,
quality, and cost
Enforced policies to include but not limited to
safety, quality, 5S, standard operating and process
procedures, and preventative actions
Motivated, trained, and coached employees regarding
all of the organization's policies and procedures
Recommend changes to improve efficiency and working
conditions
Handled problems related to production by
implementing corrective action plans for quality,
safety, and delivery problems
Efficiently wrote work orders for maintenance
problems on equipment
Created an atmosphere of continuous improvement on
a daily basis
Promoted the organization's goals and objectives
Lead by example and enforced accountability and
responsibility
Coordinated manpower needs and overtime hours
Took disciplinary action when necessary
April 1997 to March 2009 Chrysler
Indianapolis and Kokomo, IN
Team Leader
Successful team leader at the foundry and
transmission plants
Implemented management policies and directives
Team supervision and performance management
Managed operations budget
Monitored and advised on operational costs
Trained staff on various operations and procedures
Successfully managed organizational goals by
meeting management performance standards
Mastered operation of a variety of machines
including CNC, Lathes, and Grinders
Coordinated the assembly of transmissions and
valve bodies
Overseen the unloading of trucks and delivery of
parts to the production line
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint
Technical Lean Manufacturing and Team Concept Training
Training and Internal Manufacturing Quality Assurance Auditor
Certifications (ISO9001)
Six Sigma Training
Process and Continuous Improvement Training
Education May 2009 to present Indiana Institute of Technology
Greenwood, IN
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
Part time student with an anticipated graduation
date of 2014
Currently have obtained 72 credits and on the
academic honors list with a 3.82 GPA
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