RESUME
Production Manager/ Supervisor
Personal Information
Name: Surinder Singh
Address: **** *.**** ******, *******, Missouri
64133
Cell Phone: 760-***-****
e-mail: ************@*****.***
Experience
Job Category: Manufacturing/ Assembly
Summary of Qualifications
J.I.T./Lean Manufacturing processes.
Sequencing Operations.
QSB (Quality System Basics)
Fast Responses
Employee Matrix (Creation/ on-going up dates)
Quality Alerts (Creation)
Work Instructions/ Processes (Creation and Implementation)
Human Resources Management (Hiring, Evaluations, Disciplinary Actions)
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel (Basic)
Professional Strengths
. Orients to project schedules and deadlines.
New product line set up and integration into existent operations.
Manages and prioritizes multiple tasks to maximize results.
Thrives in challenging situations.
Optimum ability to quickly learn new skills.
Self-motivated with a very positive attitude to meet/ exceed goals un-
supervised as well as in team role.
Company Information
Company Name: Confidential
October, 2011 to Current
Job Title: Production Supervisor
Sequencing Operations for a supplier of
manufactured/ assembled products to
General Motors.
Responsibilities: In charge of 40 assembly line employees
producing in conformance to JIT
processes.
Company Name: Faurecia
March, 2010 to July, 2011
Job Title: Contract QA/ Inspector
Responsibilities: Inspection of automotive seating. Inspection of
seat frames, panels, wiring harnesses and finished seats.
Company Name: Prier
September 2006 to July 2009
Job Title: Production Manager
Responsibilities: In charge of 35+ production line employees.
Work closely with the scheduling department to meet daily,
weekly and monthly production goals. Confer with Research
and Development to resolve product related issues. Conduct
weekly production meetings with line leads to maintain
productivity levels and discuss and resolve production
issues. Attend weekly production meeting with the Director
of Manufacturing, Warehouse Manager, Scheduling Manager,
Sales Manager and the Research and Development Manager.
Head the Safety Committee and hold a monthly meeting to
address any issues. Enter daily Production Metrics.
Re-vamped the entire factory lay-out to conform to the Lean
Manufacturing processes. Implemented Kan Ban. Created and
implemented the 5S audit master for all production
departments. In charge of on-going Lean training of
employees. Created and implemented Production and Quality
methodologies for all stations. Created the preventive
maintenance program.
In charge of hiring production employees, training, annual
evaluations, disciplinary actions, promotions, demotions
etc.
Company Name: Bermuda Dunes Airport (California)
May 2002 to August 2006
Job Title: Customer Service and Sales Manager
Responsibilities: Close inter-action with high end clientele and
pilots. Trained new employees on ramp procedures:
Marshalling of aircraft, fuelling, tugging etc.
Conducted sales of pilot requisites, auto bookings and rentals.
Conducted monthly inventory and on-going cycle counts.
Company Name: Lumley Automotive Products (England) June
1994 to April 2002
Job Title: Production Manager
Responsibilities: In charge of over 60 employees. Prepared and
implemented work schedules. In charge of on-going employee
training. Conducted weekly production meetings with other
supervisors. Conducted weekly meeting with union shop
stewards. Headed the company's union resolutions committee.
Attended the monthly production meeting with the Managing
Director and other Heads of Departments. Responsible
directly to the Managing Director for all areas of
responsibility. Oversaw the preventive maintenance program.
Company Name: Allied Precious Metals (Tucson, Arizona)
February 1989 to May 1994
Job Title: Plant Manager
Responsibilities: Overall charge of the plant. Created and
implemented product flow procedures for smooth transition
from department to department. In collaboration with the
vice president, re-vamped and re-created the company's
rules and regulations manual. Prepared the annual EPA
reports for submittal. Re-structured and up-dated the
control of hazardous materials emissions through water and
bag-house scrubber systems. Trained employees in safety and
clean-up of hazardous materials' spillages. Created
operational procedures with strict adherence to EPA and
OSHA mandated standards.
Arranged shipping contracts with trucking companies and prepared
shipping manifests in conformation with DOT guidelines.
Managed the warehousing procedures and segregated
containment and storage of hazardous chemicals.
Company Name: Krueger Manufacturing Co. (Tucson, Arizona) March
1984 to February 1989
Job Title: Production Manager
Responsibilities: In charge of multiple production shops (Press
room, Spot Welding, Assembly and Wrap and Pack). Created
production schedules for all departments. Filed weekly
production reports. Attended weekly production meetings
with other department heads to evaluate and co-ordinate
inter-departmental product flow. Responsible for hiring,
training, evaluation, disciplinary actions, granting of
merit raises of employees. Conducted departmental cycle
counts and ordered necessary requisites. Prepared time
cards for submittal to pay roll. Conducted resolution of
union related issues.
Company Name: Leppak Olliplast GmbH (Mulheim an der Ruhr, Germany)
1982 - 1984
Job Title: Production Manager
In charge of blow and injection moulding operations.
Company Name: Vauxhall Motors (General Motors, U.K. Limited, Luton,
England) 1979 - 1984
Job Title: Junior Production Supervisor
Apprenticeship in the final finish paint operations for
approximately one year and then full charge of the Vauxhall
Victor paint operations.
Education/ Certifications
Stafford College of Technology, England Associates in Business
Management and Administration.
Arizona State University Certification: EPA regulatory procedures
and applications.
Languages English, German, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.