Continuous Improvement Supervisor
Resume:
Gregory S. Huffman, Page *
G R E G O RY S . H U F F M A N
Warsaw Indiana 46582
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SUMM ARY
An accomplished and results-driven operations professional with a proven track record of
achievement in operations analysis, six sigma, lean manufacturing, auditing, team
leadership, safety, continuous improvement, 5-S, waste reduction, as well as strategic
planning. Proven ability to direct employees, control costs and hit production numbers.
Collaborates with internal and external parties to ensure the completion of common goals.
With a solid commitment to excellence, contributes to the long-term success and profitability
of an organization.
EXPERIENCE
RR DONNELLEY & SONS
Warsaw, Indiana
Manufacturing Supervisor
2011-Present
Manage a department of over 200 employees. Oversee day to day activities of bindery, and shipping
personal. Act as subject matter expert in saddle and patent binding. Conducted positive counseling for all
employees in the department.
• In charge of department manning needs and scheduing employees to staff the necessary machinery
in order to meet production demands.
• Handled all vacation requests for the department insuring manning levels to maintain production.
• Performed safety audits for the department to insure all employees are working safely.
• Worked closely with HR to achieve the desired crewing levels, including interviewing external and
internal candidates for job promotions.
• Provided daily shift reports to management to determine if all productions schedules are being
maintained.
• Conduct performance reviews with all employees in the department.
RR DONNELLEY & SONS Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Manufacturing Supervisor 2006-2011
Managed a department of approximately 100 employees in an open union plant. Oversaw day-to-day
operations of bindery and warehouse employees. Contributed to ISO 9001 department audits. Acted as a
subject matter expert for department in soft cover binding. Conducted positive counseling for employees for
performance, safety and misconduct.
• Managed continuous improvement project improvements such as kill book reduction and sample
selection process.
• Oversaw performance reviews with technicians within department.
• Performed department safety audits and critical to quality audits for department.
• Interviewed internal and external candidates for jobs within division using targeted selection.
• Completed daily shift reports to provide management with detailed information on production,
spoilage and maintenance needs for department.
• Promoted and produced continuous improvement within department.
Gregory S. Huffman, Page 2
Bindery Tech IV Gatherer, Binder Operator, Gravure Pressman 1985-2006
Demonstrated excellent mechanical skills in repairing and making necessary machine adjustments to
increase production with persistent 99% operational rate. Assigned more routine tasks to others while
concentrating on more complex mechanical issues. Exceeded production requirements, enabling team to
earn certification in silver and gold.
• Led team to earn 5-S certification in patent bind department.
• Served on safety committee, achieving record period of accident free.
• Certified in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and trained in Lotus Notes and Material Tracking
Control.
• Trained in Six Sigma for waste reduction, leading team to less than 1%.
• Earned recognition as expert in team-building skills as evidenced by team’s superior performance
and certifications.
• Achieved journeyman certificate in bookbinding and rotogravure press.
• Completed courses and applied supervisory and team building skills to continually improve
efficiency.
• Filled in as upgrade supervisor in bindery and pressroom departments.
Continuous Improvement Department Lead 2003-
2004(Concurrent)
Served as department leader for six patent-binding lines overseeing work of 72 employees. Helped each
line meet/exceed goals set by management, adding to company’s profitability. Led team meetings,
significantly improving motivation and inter/intra personal communication. Enabled three lines to earn Gold
Certification.
E D U C AT I O N
Catawba Valley Community College, Hickory, North Carolina
Majored In Business Computer Administration
C E R T I F I C AT I O N S
5-S Process
CPR/First Aid, AED
Process Variable Reduction, Gold Certification
Patent and Saddleware Book Binding, State of North Carolina
Rotogravure Press Operation, State of North Carolina
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ISO 9001 Training
Continuous Improvement
Six Sigma
Energizing and Empowering Employees
American Disabilities Act Training for Supervisors and Managers
References available upon request.
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