Injection Molding Customer Service

THOMAS S. HENKEL

**** **** ******** **. *********, MI 49401

Phone: 616-***-**** E mail: *********@*****.***

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR/MANAGER

Summary of Qualifications

. Ability to instill vision to achieve company goals and surpass

production expectations while maintaining safety, customer service and

integrity.

. Interviews employees, evaluates performance and works to promote

individuals within the working area and to establish team-spirited

environment through positive and proactive leadership.

. Encourages idea generation and follow up with team members to support

a teamwork environment through - out the work force.

Professional Experience

December 2011-February 2014 GRAND HAVEN STAMPED PRODUCTS

(GHSP), Grand Haven, MI

MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR

. Lead several departments in the day to day operations, including the

electronics division, welding department and low volume and service

areas.

. Overall leadership of 50+ employees

. Directly involved in the launching of new product, floor layout,

staffing and standardized work.

. Member of the safety team as well as the ERT and blood drive

committee.

. Guide VSM team and Continuous Improvement activities.

September 2009 - December 2011 SARA LEE FOODS, Zeeland, MI

Sara Lee Corporation is a global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality,

brand-name products for consumers throughout the world.

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

. Lead, hire, train and develop a department of 30 employees.

. Maintain 90% and above OEE

. Worked with individuals on continuous improvements such as line

balancing, ergonomics and promoting a team atmosphere.

. Responsible for routine daily accomplishments of Safety, Quality,

Through put, accurate labor tracking and Foreign Object reports.

. HACCP trained and certified, pertaining to daily requirements with

Sara Lee International.

. Have been exposed to USDA audits and NR reports.

April 2006 - September 2009 INVENSYS CONTROLS, Holland, MI

Invensys Controls is a leading global provider of components, systems, and

services used in appliances, heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration

and safety products.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

. Lead and manage up to 35 employees and 6 production cells.

. Responsible for Safety, Quality, Through- put and On Time Delivery.

. Have contributed to the implementation of continuous improvement

projects, communication tools and everyday staffing strategies.

. Assisted in departmental plant layout, floor arrangement and cell

configurations.

. Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles.

. Trained and Certified as an Invensys Controls Internal Continuous

Improvement Expert.

May 1994 - March 2006 JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERIORS, Holland, MI

Received multiple responsibilities through out a 12 year tenure Johnson

Controls. Johnson Controls is a global leader in the manufacturing of

quality automotive interiors and continues to bring forth record profit

earnings every quarter.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR 1998-2006

General Motors, International Assembly Value Streams and Southview Visor

Injection Molding

. Lead, trained and managed 20 to 45 direct assembly professionals.

. Assisted in launching and implementing Lean Manufacturing systems

throughout the General Motors and International Value Streams.

. Restructured operational jobs and assignments that significantly

improved parts per labor hour with the re-direction of 4 full time

positions.

. Assisted in launching new product attaining company goals of 100%

efficiency, zero quality issues, and zero safety incidents within 30-

day deadline.

. Environmental Safety cross-functional team member.

SUPPLIER SCHEDULER, Southview Visor Molding Materials

1996-1998

. Scheduled and developed up to 10 suppliers specializing in raw resin

for plastic injection and metal work.

. Responsible for scheduling and supplying new resins for launch

products.

. Team leader for shipping and receiving in the injection molding

department.

INJECTION MOLDING OPERATOR

1994-1996

. Responsible for scheduling tools to be ran to meet customer demand and

satisfaction.

. Held "Area of Expertise" roles such as Quality, Safety and Materials

lead for the production floor..

EDUCATION

OLIVET COLLEGE, Olivet Michigan

. Bachelor of Science Degree - Health and Wellness, May 1991

. 4 year member of the Olivet College Football Team

. Member of the Adelphic Alpha Pi Fraternity

RELEVANT COURSES / SEMINARS / EDUCATION

Leadership in Training Program - Franklin Time Management

Frontline Leadership I & II - Supervising for Success - Conflict

Management

Leaders in Action Program - Self Awareness Development - Policies and

Procedures

Business Operating Systems - No Harassment Policy - Lean Manufacturing

Supplier Relations - Effective Training and Performance Review

Johnson Controls Manufacturing Systems Training

Fundamentals of Cultural Diversity

Certified CPR - First Aid

Blood Born Pathogens

HACCP Certified

SAP

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