Manager Manufacturing

Kevin A. Bass

*** ********* ******, ******, ** **078

Telephone: 602-***-****

E-Mail: kbass198061@gmail/***********@*****.***

Highly Experienced Manufacturing Professional

With strong skills in the following areas:

Leading Manufacturing Operations at Multiple-Site Locations (USA)

Optimizing Work Flow, Manufacturing Process, Productivity & Yields

Team Building & Employee Motivation

Product Cost Reduction

Summary of Qualifications

Background encompasses extensive manufacturing-related experience with proven track record of being promoted through job performance, utilizing excellent leadership, communication and organizational abilities.

Skilled at reducing costs and optimizing productivity by monitoring all aspects of manufacturing. Currently lead two branches, which involve two different Business units, with over 75 associates on two shifts.

Strengths: Hands on, performance, process, and results driven management professional; able to effectively manage and motivate subordinates; consistent in management style; adept at problem identification/problem resolution.

Areas of Expertise

Multi-Site Management Team Building

Employee Motivation Process Improvement

Continuous Improvement Safety

Problem Solving

Education / Training

BSA (November1979) Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan

Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration (November 1979), Graduated with honors; GPA 3.53; Named to Who’s Who in America’s Colleges and Universities 1980.

Seminars: Leadership Effectiveness Training; Situational Leadership; Strategic Thinking; Team Building; Relationship Building; Effective Communication Skills for Managers.

Professional Experience

Pontiac Foods (Jan 2015 to Present)

Elgin, SC

(Food Manufacturing)

Resource Leader

Established the initial concept of HPWS (High Performance Work System) on the overnight shift.

Initiated a cross training program that has increased our flexibility and resulted in a increase in the amount of lines that we can run on the overnight shift. This is an ongoing project

Led the Maintenance, Plant Services, and Manufacturing for over 6 months as the Company was searching for additional Leaders.

Currently working on a Kaizen project to reduce the amount of waste produced at the fillers.

WLGore and Associates (November 2006 to May 2014)

Phoenix, Arizona

(Manufacture of implantable Medical Devices)

Production Leader

Responsibilities:

Lead multiple Manufacturing Teams.

Oversee, motivate and evaluate performance of all manufacturing associates, make necessary adjustments, and reporting on KPI’s.

In conjunction with Research and Development developed new procedures, Master Process Sheets, and ran Pre-Qualifications of new products for submission to the FDA.

Monitor and manage safety awareness in all manufacturing processes by insuring all associates are following, and trained to, necessary SOP’s and then doing monthly spot checks to ensure compliance

Implemented new procedures and systems to improve the quality of the company’s products which have resulted in a 20% improvement in throughput.

While working with R&D, Engineering, Maintenance, and Associates I have developed a trust based working relationship with each group.

Key Accomplishments:

Led efforts to expand manufacturing capabilities by overseeing the opening of two new facilities. This involved the purchasing of equipment, supplies, setting up vendor deliveries, and setting up clean rooms for Manufacturing.

Exceeded all objectives for build plans, which included two new launches, for both Business Units.

Staff Development: Mentored 3 associates who were promoted from in room leaders to Area Leaders for 2 and Production Leader for the other.

Swift Motorcycle Company (February 2006 to November 2006)

Phoenix, Arizona

(Manufacture of Custom Motorcycles)

Production Manager

Established work processes for new automated lines of Motorcycles.

Increased through put and quality of existing lines.

Reorganized existing parts distribution center and reduced the footprint of the distribution center by over 60%.

Scheduled all repair and warranty work on new and previously owned bikes.

Scheduled all Bike show appearances, stocked trailer for doing on site repairs, sales, and Public Relations.

Resolved all personnel issues.

Revlon, Inc (February, 1991 to February 2006

Phoenix, Arizona/Oxford, North Carolina

Production Leader/Sr. Production Leader/Production Manager

(Cosmetic and Health and Beauty Aides)

Maintained and communicated KPI’s to Plant Leadership at daily stand up meetings as well as weekly project updates to Plant Leadership.

Verified all process control parameters were being documented and followed at all times.

Significantly reduced operating costs of assigned areas by reducing waste and increasing throughput by instituting final inspection calibration meetings.

Established and wrote SOP’s for new equipment.

Drove daily activities, such as, stand up meetings, cross shift meetings, and quarterly manufacturing meetings to ensure all associates were well informed of goals and objectives.

Moved manufacturing processes from Arizona to North Carolina due to plant closures.

Prior Professional Experience

Production Supervisor; 3/1984 to/1/1990

General Motors, Lake Orion, Michigan

Retail Manager: 2/1980 to 3/1984

Kmart enterprises Incorporated: Waterford, Michigan

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