Victor Watkins
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Summary
Qualified Production Supervisor with 19 years manufacturing experience with proving results with training, coaching, scheduling employees, Safety Coordinator, Microsoft word, Excel & Power point, Yellow belt certified, Trained in Lean Manufacturing, meeting all production deadlines, 5S experienced, & GMP knowledgeable.
Highlights
sStrong leadership skills s Team Player
sLean Manufacturing s Multi task
s5S s Microsoft/Excel/Power point
sExcellent interpersonal skills s Organizational Skills
sExcellent motivating/coaching skills s Problem solving skills
Accomplishments
s.Oversee and direct outside contracted cleaning company as well as companyemployees on all housekeeping duties ensuring a clean and safe working environment
sWork directly with the quality manager with regards to quality standards and quality control processes
s Reduction in downtime with regards to die changes by10%: Successfully lead changes to die change process flow requiring the redirection of man power and decrease in downtime to increase production by approximately 5%
sHelped in the reduction of customer complaints through continuous improvements efforts.
Experience
Alcoa
September 2014 to present
Production Supervisor
Cleveland, Ohio
sEnsure all Environmental & Safety policies are followed
sPlan, coordinate and direct the processing of products to support customer demand
sMaintain all production and related quality assurance records
sEnsure tact time is met in the most cost effective manner
sEffectively manage employee and labor relations including contract administration, grievance handling and day-to-day employee complaints/issues
sOwn cost savings initiatives (degree of implementation)
sDirect the implementation of lean manufacturing including 5S, standardized work, work balance, product flow and TPM improvements
sDirecting the workforce with regard to forging, conditioning and associated processing of forged aluminum products ready for customer use, at a minimum cost, consistent with customer quality and delivery requirements
sMonitoring performance and implementing corrective actions to meet goals
sSolving problems to the root to prevent a recurrence
sEffectively communicating with others within and outside the work group
sProvide leadership, direction and motivation to my work area
Weatherchem Corporation
February 2007 to July 2014
Production Supervisor
Twinsburg, Ohio
sSupervise and manage daily activities of 25+ employees and technical groups.
sCommunicate & drive expectations while providing direction, training, recognition and disciplining.
sMaintain material requirements to meet production schedule.
sSupport company overall goals, mission, and vision objectives.
sLead daily operator and technical group meetings to establish the plan of the day.
sTrack employee attendance, Schedule and manage overtime.
sPerform quality assurance checks.
sDistribution of payroll checks and address payroll issues.
sEmployee daily work allocation scheduling
sMaintain GMP policies and procedures.
sLead plant wide safety program.
Ford Motor Company
October 1994 to May 2006
Vacuum Metalization Technician
Sandusky, Ohio
sOperate and maintain the metalization process of the vacuum chambers.
sPerformed supervisory duties.
Education
Cuyahoga Community College Associate of Arts
Jane Addams High School Diploma: Computer repair