Lean Manufacturing Supervisor

Mike Morton

Experienced Supervisor/Manufacturing Engineer

Wilton, IA

************@*****.*** - 217-***-****

• Degreed and experienced leader with significant manufacturing production background

• Proven track record in completing efficiency driven initiatives that resulted in cost savings, improvements in production, and reductions in safety losses

• Strong writing and reporting abilities that convey new perspectives as well as depict facts on existing operations

• Significant platform skills with diverse audiences ranging from hourly staff to senior level managers

• Six Sigma, Kaizen and lean manufacturing expertise

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in both private sector and military combat zone roles Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Routine Facilitator

Gerdau Ameristeel - Wilton, IA - February 2015 to January 2016 Responsibilities

• As a Routine Facilitator I ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of all improvement aspects within my area of responsibility in one of North America’s leading Steel manufacturing plants located in Wilton Iowa

• My major role of this job is to focus on continuous improvements and integration of improvement principles including technical and engineering principles, identifying best practices and consistent applications to help achieve a higher level of results implementing improvement processes to ensure positive utilization goals

• I identify opportunities for improvement in processes, products, and production

• Duties include the development and implementation of new standards, structures, systems, and equipment

• I’m responsible to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of all improvement aspects and I coordinate efforts with different functional groups and I’m responsible for the oversight contribution and support of all training and development activities for employees

Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Trinity Industries - Quincy, IL - November 2013 to January 2015 Responsibilities

• Implement manufacturing process improvements, identifies opportunities for cost reduction, lead-time reduction, inventory reduction and quality improvement. Evaluates current machinery and layout and recommends improvements that enhance productivity and safety

• Lead engineering projects from initiation through implementation

• Design and develop plant and equipment layout and construction to optimize space, manpower and utilization needs. Involved in local plant construction projects for design and consulting to meet division efficiency and safety objectives. Supervising construction projects and schedules

• Overseeing layout of equipment in production facilities. Conducts studies in operations to maximize work flow and spatial utilization. Ensuring facility efficiency and workplace safety.

• Solving a range of straightforward problems; analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures

• Leading small projects and projects with minimal complexity

• Working on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

Welding Supervisor

Case New Holland - Burlington, IA - July 2012 to July 2013 Burlington, IA

• Production Supervisor for Case New Holland managing production schedules and upholding quality standards.

• Skilled training matrix on each employee from team leads to robot operators and welders to guarantee proper job points.

• Executing World Class Manufacturing Steps for Automatous Maintenance improvements Welding Supervisor

John Deere Harvester Works - East Moline, IL - December 2011 to July 2012 East Moline, IL

• Supervisor and leader for John Deere employees working on projects and programs using continuing improvement processes to ensure that continuous program goals are met. Which includes project work orders

• Hold Daily Communications meeting on production and Safety including two to three Continuous Improvement meetings a week.

• Perform required administrative duties related to performance management, salary pay plan, workers pay, resource planning, training and the development of direct reports which include wage employees

• Develop, track and meet capital and expense budget for the department Welding Supervisor

McLaughlin Body - Davenport, IA - June 2011 to November 2011 Worked in a high energy shop that handles union employee's

• Ability to not be a pushover with employees and can still handled any situation appropriately

• Motivated crew to meet daily production schedules

• Supervised fabrication and assemblies in a major welding environment Operations Supervisor

Nash Finch Company - Cincinnati, OH - August 2008 to May 2009 Implement warehouse safety procedures and follow OSHA sanitation guidelines by holding daily pre-shift meetings with over forty associates

• Utilize EXE Inventory Control System and AS400 to ensure all inventory, invoices, and shipping labels are produced for our customers

• Ship food and general merchandise to 160 stores to produce the "customer smile effect"

• Generate and execute daily and weekly operational plans

• Develop stock location and order picking strategies to optimize work flow, space, and productivity

• Conduct daily work assessments and monitor performance to guarantee 100% customer satisfaction

• Provide guidance to prioritize shipping needs by reviewing shipping orders specifying type and volume of product to be loaded, shipping priorities, and delivery dates

• Understanding the high level of sanitation with food safety and emphasis on preventative programs Production Supervisor

Blackhawk Automotive Plastics - Mason, OH - September 2007 to March 2008 Supervised and trained fifty-five non-union employees to reach full capacity while maintaining quality and production goals

• Measured employee productivity against department objectives and submitted performance reports to senior management

• Reduced in downtime from 90 minutes to 26 minutes by implementing continuous improvement techniques

• Presented proposals to senior plant managers that improved the paint line productivity.

• Prepared daily line audits and layered process audits that focus on quality, efficiency, and manufacturing standards

• Monitored quality control in a high speed /high volume environment, while consistently meeting and/or surpassing production goals

• Supervised production, scheduling, staffing, equipment, and coordinated paint line activities with internal departments

• Ensured maintenance of plant inventory at optimal levels to avoid delays in production

• Used kaizen and lean manufacturing standards in complete renovation of paint line area

• Decreased production scrap from 42% to 3% utilizing the Six Sigma methodologies Plastic Molding and Production Supervisor

Collins and Aikman - Rantoul, IL - July 2005 to August 2007 Maintained a high level of safety, quality and motivation of seventy-five union employees through effective supervision

• Reported production and employee performance to senior management

• Consistently meet production quotas by utilizing lean manufacturing techniques

• Maintained high quality standards by using stringent specifications during inspections

• Ensured the maintenance of spotless work environment by utilizing the 5 S's

• Compiled daily production reports and molding layered audits for review by plant management

• Effectively addressed union employee grievances that resolved conflicts while maintaining a focus on performance and continuous improvement

Landing Support Specialist Sergeant

United States Marine Corps - December 1999 to December 2003 End of Contract)

• Managed buildings, offices and assignments

• Prepared reports, meetings and scheduling

• Provided leadership to maintain people, skill, database and appearance

• Executed counseling, motivation and policy enforcement EDUCATION

Master's in Engineering Technology Leadership

Western Illinois University

2014 to 2014

Bachelor of Arts in General Studies

Eastern Illinois University - Charleston, IL

2007 to 2008

MILITARY SERVICE

Service Country: US

Branch: USMC

Rank: E-5

December 1999 to December 2003

0481 landing support specialist

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