Operations, Lean, Process Engineering, SCM, Operations Management
Resume:
JESS FISHER
Rocky River, OH 44116
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Manufacturing Operations ( Industrial Engineering ( Supply Chain Management
Hardworking professional with over 15 years of broad industrial experience
providing oversight to key operational areas and employees. Successfully
met or exceeded work performance goals while pursuing dual advanced college
degrees.
Education:
Kettering University (GMI) Flint, MI
MBA, Concentration in Leadership (2009)
MS, Operations Management (2008)
Tiffin University, Tiffin, OH
BA, Liberal Studies in Social Sciences (1998)
GE, Lean Six Sigma Certification (2010)
Purdue University, Lean Six Sigma Certification (2012)
Skills Areas
Team Building/Leadership, Mentoring and Evaluation. Continuous and Process
Improvement, Kaizen, Lean Methodologies, and Value Stream Mapping. EHS,
experience with ISO. Experience with different types of machinery, CNC
machines, presses, gages, Cutting, Grinding and power tools. Knowledge of
Accounting & Finance, Financial Ratio Analysis, Marketing, IT, Industrial
Engineering, and Business and Management Ethics.
Professional Experience:
Rockwell Automation Twinsburg, OH
2013-2014
Electronic Assembly
Production Supervisor
Responsible for 35-40 associates, 2 electrical technicians.
Responsibilities included oversight of Assembly Operations and coordination
with Materials Management, Quality, 5s and Safety teams. Coordinated job
assignments, also coordinated production with material needs from other
departments. Was responsible for associate performance and evaluation
reviews. Responsible for coaching, counseling and employee development.
Health and Safety (EHS) Department and plant metrics. Cell efficiency, OTP,
overtime.
Alcoa Inc. Cleveland, OH 2012-2013
Forgings Aerospace
Operations Supervisor
Responsibilities include overseeing 30-40 employees over various areas.
Duties include Safety, Quality, Revenue, Productivity, department
performance, aligning manpower, maintenance issues. Also involved with
process improvement, materials management, quality and production issues,
engineering, and equipment OEE.
Mack Trucks, Macungie, PA
2011-2012
Assembly Operations Class 8, Subsidiary of Volvo
Production Advisor/Process Engineer
Responsibilities include overseeing 45-50 employees including 2 inspectors
and quality technicians, Safety, Quality, department performance, aligning
manpower, maintenance issues. Duties also include, process improvement,
materials and other departments on quality and production issues and safety
improvements.
. Played a key role in successfully developing shift of 45-50 associates to
meet growing demand.
. Contributed to lean / Kaizen initiatives which improved cell throughput
in various areas by 25-30% through process analysis and Lean initiatives.
GENERAL ELECTRIC, Bloomington, IN
2009-2011
Appliance Assembly, Appliance and Lighting Division
Business Team Leader/Process Improvement Engineer
Responsibilities include supervising 115-120 employees including 6 team
leaders, Safety, Quality, department performance, aligning, productivity,
manpower, labor efficiency, and maintenance improvements. Duties also
include engineering, materials and quality and production issues. Involved
in various Lean events and initiatives, which have lead to process and
safety improvements.
. Lead a lean event which resulted in a 160K reduction in dept. cost (2
person head count). This also included inventory and space reduction.
Furthermore increased throughput time from 12 minutes to 103 seconds
and reduced the number of parts in process from 38 to 6. Involved in
other projects as well which have contributed to safety improvements,
cost savings, inventory reduction, as well as quality.
Eaton Corporation, Sumter, SC
2005-2009
Electrical Distribution Assembly, Electrical Division
Manufacturing Supervisor
Led 65-70 associates (all salaried workforce), 4 inspectors and 2
electrical technicians. Responsibilities included oversight of Assembly
Operations and coordination with Materials Management, Quality, 5s and
Safety teams. Coordinated job assignments, aided other departments and
shifts with manpower, and was responsible for associate performance
evaluation reviews. Conducted monthly workplace meetings which included
health and safety and department and plant metrics
. Contributed to improvement in assembly operations efficiency by 25%
through lean initiatives, process flow improvement, cross training
coaching and mentoring associates, along with providing various training
courses.
. Served as member of internal auditor team for past two years, (ISO,
Health/Safety)
Delphi Automotive SYSTEMS, Sandusky, OH 2002-2005
Automotive Assembly, Chassis Division
Production Supervisor (CoNTRACT ASSIGNMENT)
Led 45-55 employees, coordinating job assignments, employee time keeping,
manpower distribution, and coordinating production with team leaders and
personnel. Provided oversight to quality control, health and safety
training. Coordinated work repairs with maintenance and engineering.
Coaching and mentoring team members. Involved in Lean training, process
improvements, and maintenance projects.
Elite Express, Columbus, OH 1998-2002
Trucking/Logistics
Fleet Manager
Responsibilities included directing and coordinating 50-60 drivers,
dispatching, coordinating loads with shippers and receivers. Worked with
claims department on spoilage, provided instructions to drivers for
routing, directing, administering advances. Coordinated verification of
rates and mileage of loads.
Computer Skills
Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office. Working knowledge of SAP, AS400,
Oracle, and various operating systems. Familiar with MRP, ERP and other
software through experience and education. Very proficient with computer
hardware and software.
Activities
Scale model building and collecting, outdoor recreation, weight training,
running, auto racing, reading and fund raising activities i.e. United Way.
Consistently involved with athletics or some form of extracurricular
activities.
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