Quality Supervisor
Resume:
David Gordon
Tecumseh, MI. 49286
Cell: 765-***-****
**************@*******.***
SUMMARY
Qualified Production Supervisor with 35 years of manufacturing management experience, including
cross-training and scheduling employees, ordering parts, record-keeping and meeting all production
deadlines. Knowledge of various materials such as, aluminum, galvanized, hot rolled, cold rolled,
stainless steel, and martensite. Familiar with Transfer, gap frame, tandem, obi, and straight side mechanical
and hydraulic presses.
HIGHLIGHTS
Experienced in production scheduling
Knowledgeable of quality control standards
Dedication to product quality
Knowledge of 5S methodology
Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to efficiently meet production
requirements.Supervised first shift operations and more than 40 production and assembly line staff.
EXPERIENCE
Flex-N-Gate/Masterguard Corp. November 2013 to April 2016
Stamping Production supervisor
Veedersburg, IN
Coordinated closely with quality control regarding products awaiting disposition. Maintained a safe, clean working
environment at all times. Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules. Supervised production
to ensure on time delivery. Counseled and developed team members to work together to reduce downtime and focus on
safety, quality and production. Made changes to be more ergonomically efficient, increasing production, and decreasing
injuries. Worked closely with other departments to ensure no work stoppage due to quality, or part shortage. Cross
trained team members, up trained team members, as part of a continuous improvement program.
Tesla Motors January 2011 to October 2013
Stamping Production Supervisor
Fremont, CA
Mastered the intricacies of the process flow within each department.Assessed and trained personnel for
promotion to cross-functional operations.Developed and implemented data-based solutions in a timely
manner.Coordinated closely with quality control regarding products awaiting dispositions.Led regular
stand-up meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals.Supervised
production schedules, production quality and on time delivery.Maintained and enforced a safe and clean
working environment at all times.Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production
schedules.Trained, developed and counseled employees to develop a high performing team.
Advance Engineering January 2008 to December 2011
Stamping Production Supervisor
Northwood, OH
Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross-functional operations.Operated all equipment
throughout manufacturing process to back-fill.Led regular stand-up meetings, events and continuous
improvement projects with measurable goals.Coordinated closely with quality control regarding
products awaiting dispositions.Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment at all
times.Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules.Diligently maintained
safety and quality standards.Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production
constraints.Trained, developed and counseled employees to develop a high performing team.
Smart Alabama LLC January 2002 to January 2008
Stamping Production Supervisor
Luverne, AL
Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross-functional operations.Led regular stand-up
meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals.Maintained and enforced a
safe and clean working environment at all times.Established and adjusted work procedures to meet
production schedules.Supervised production schedules, production quality and on time
delivery.Identified staffing and capital needs, collected relevant data and wrote justifications for
established needs.Diligently maintained safety and quality standards.Enforced a culture of lean
manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.Trained, developed
and counseled employees to develop a high performing team.Optimized scheduling based on deep
expertise of machine capacities and equipment.
Toledo Tool and Die February 1997 to November 2001
Stamping Production Supervisor
Toledo, OH
Developed and maintained strong and clear communication and rapport with plant personnel.Coached
employees in developing and achieving individual performance goals.Optimized scheduling based on
deep expertise of machine capacities and equipment.Completed key projects on time, on budget and with
a high level of accuracy.Diligently maintained safety and quality standards.Supervised production
schedules, production quality and on time delivery.
Concord Tool and Die January 1993 to December 1996
Stamping Production Supervisor
Mt. Clemens,, MI
Developed and maintained strong and clear communication and rapport with plant personnel.Coached
employees in developing and achieving individual performance goals.Trained, developed and counseled
employees to develop a high performing team.Enforced a culture of lean manufacturing and continuous
improvement while providing operational leadership.Diligently maintained safety and quality
standards.Supervised production schedules, production quality and on time delivery.
PTM Corp. May 1988 to November 1992
Lead die setter.
New Haven, MI
Set progressive and line dies in presses. Verify capability. Maintain quality standards and operated
presses when needed. Assisted toolroom with troubleshooting and repairs. Implemented quick die
change applications
Stampings Inc. December 1983 to March 1988
Lead Die Setter
Fraser, MI
Set progressive dies in presses. Verify capability. Maintained quality standards. Assisted toolroom with
troubleshooting, new die try out and repairs. Implemented quick die change knowledge, kan-ban, 5S.
Berkley High School 1977
High School Diploma
Berkley, Mi
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