Joseph Dale Mikeska
Waller, Texas 77484
*********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Manufacturing / Production Supervisor accomplished in streamlining production process, project planning and training and development.
SKILLS
Deadline oriented and able to handle pressure in a hectic environment
Works well independently and as a team member
Organized, reliable, enthusiastic, intelligent and willing to take on new challenges
Good interpersonal and leadership skills
Large volume inventory control, shipping and receiving knowledge
Self-motivated and adaptable to change
Manufacturing management
Practices safety and sanitation standards
Production line management
WORK EXPERIENCE
Wyman Gordon Forgings, Houston, Texas 02/2015 – 12/2015
Forge Scheduler
Coordinate with materials planners to avoid any delays for customers.
Performed research to avoid all material shortages that may lead to production shutdowns.
Monitor all work orders as per specified schedule.
Forecasted production schedule with optimal utilization of materials and labor.
Maintained record of production schedule for long term and short term processes.
Monitor schedules and make changes when required to avoid delays.
Monitor workflow for production and maintained highest productivity level.
Coordinate with department supervisors to track status of schedules.
Coordinate with vendors and internal resources to insure requirements are met.
Planned schedule workflow for individual departments as per requirements.
Evaluate workload and designed strategies to keep it in balance.
Ellwood Texas Forge, Houston, Texas 09/2013 – 01/2015
Manufacturing Cut Shop Supervisor
Manage 12 hourly employees in cutting and GE cut cell (saws and lathes).
Schedule and coordinate jobs through Cut Shop and GE Cut Cell
Investigate and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.
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.
Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive forge schedules.
Other Positions held within this company
Pre-Thermal Planner/Buyer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Wyman Gordon Forgings, Houston, Texas 10/2005 – 08/2013
Manufacturing General Supervisor Heat Treat Turbine
Manage 3 Frontline supervisors and 30 hourly employees in the heat treat, clean, grind, brinell and saw shop departments.
Schedule and coordinate jobs through heat treat to maintain efficient utilization of furnaces to meet or better TOC requirements.
Investigate and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.
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.
Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the outcome of performance goals to set future targets.
Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency.
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.
Other Positions held within this company
Manufacturing Supervisor Heat Treat Turbine
Auxiliary Forge Crew
Saw Operator
Clean, Grind and Heat Treat
WORK EXPERIENCE
800-NEW ROOF.COM, Houston, Texas 02/2005 – 09/2005
Sales Representative/Project Manager
MAC EQUIPMENT, Houston, Texas 06/2003 – 02/2005
Shipping and Receiving-Warehouse Supervisor
Emerson Process Management Bettis Division, 06/1983 – 03/2003
Waller, Texas Warehouse Supervisor
Bud Adams Ranches, Waller,Texas 05/1976 – 06/1983
Ranch Hand
EDUCATION
Waller High School, Waller, Texas
Diploma
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Forklift Certified
Hazmat Certified
CPR and First Aid Certified
Wyman Gordon Certified Heat Treater
Pratt & Whitney Certified Heat Treat Representative
CONTINUING EDUCATION
APICS Member
Business Resource Planning
Safety Committee
Seminars attended: Productivity, Kanban, Supervising and Warehouse Operations
Joseph Dale Mikeska
26821 Fields Store Rd.
Waller, Texas 77484
*********@*****.***