Quality Assurance

KENNETH SMITH

***** *********, * ******* ********, M ichigan 4 8045 • Home: 2-48-910-**** • **********@*******.***

Professional Summary

Manufacturing supervisor successful at exceeding production, revenue and quality standards through effective

leadership and cross-training. Have reduced overall safety problems to the lowest number in press room. Have

account for over one million dollars in cost savings while at Sterling Stamping thur kaizens. Trained about ten team

leaders that were effective in that role. Improved overall OEE by 10% last year. Results-driven planning and

operations management professional with exceptional communication, problem solving and leadership skills.

Skills

Production line management Manufacturing management WCM system

Timely safety audits Strong leadership abilities

Quality assurance training Inventory management specialist

Quality inspection

Root cause analysis

Work History

Production Supervisor, 08/1988 to 08/2013

Sterling Stamping, Chrysler – Sterling Heights, M I

Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.

Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.

Championed quality initiatives.

Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.

Verified that all process control parameters were being documented and followed at all times.

Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.

Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality.

Assigned appropriate manufacturing supervisor, assembler and operator duties.

Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the outcome of performance goals to set future

targets.

Created and updated department work instructions and reports on a regular basis.

Routinely improved product quality and reduced delivery costs.

Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally.

Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.

Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency.

Directed the manufacturing process and operational efficiency procedures to achieve goal of first run

capability.

Determined suitable crewing requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet

changing production schedules.

Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime.

Managed product quality to guarantee compliance with quality policies, procedures and systems.

Escalated safety and quality issues and initiated remedial actions promptly.

Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.

Completed and maintained accurate and organized records, documents and reports.

Maintained up-to-date knowledge and information about technology and plant management best practices.

Production Supervisor Assembly, 01/1985 to 01/1998

Kelly Service - Ford motor, Lear Seating and Borg Warner – Troy, M I

Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.

Championed quality initiatives.

Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality.

Assigned appropriate manufacturing supervisor, assembler and operator duties.

Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.

Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Business, and Psychology, 1954

Eastern Michigan University - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Additional Information

Had 13 years with General Motors as a production supervisor in assembly. The Hydra Matic Plant in Willow Run.

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