Production Manager/Supervisor

Edward Howard

San Antonio, TX 210-***-**** ********@*********.***

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Exceptional record leading Operations, Production, and Quality Control processes

Forward-thinking professional with a proven track record of increasing quality and reducing production downtimes. Solid experience coordinating work schedules to deliver exceptional results and exceed targets. Solution-focused with expert knowledge of the production process. Decisive and committed individual who functions efficiently in a fast-paced frequently changing situations. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Windows. Core competencies include:

Production/Operations Management Team Leadership/Management

Quality Control/5S Audits Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma

Inventory Management ISO 9001 ISO/TS 16949

Strategic Planning Budgeting/Cost Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CATERPILLAR, INC, San Antonio, TX 2013 – 2015

Section Manager 2

Managed up to 12 direct reports within the Production Department. Developed monthly build plans and scheduled staff based on shipping timetables. Evaluated employee performance, maintained employee attendance. Reviewed product quality during the production process. Examined 5S audit results and product defects. Updated line staff and management on project status and forecast of the next month’s production goals.

ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Increased production quality and reduced downtime by facilitating bimonthly business team meetings to review current status and areas of improvement.

TEXAS MACHINES ENTERPRISES, INC, San Antonio, TX 2009 – 2013

Production Supervisor

Supervised production staff and reviewed non-conforming material with the Quality Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer daily. Managed time reporting issues for staff. Developed production tracking and quality control systems; analyzed production, maintenance, and operational reports, to detect production problems.

ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Increased quality by reviewing operations and conferring with technical and administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.

TEXAS MACHINES ENTERPRISES, INC, San Antonio, TX 2006 – 2009

Manufacturing Technician

Conducted preventative maintenance on 11 CNC machines, completed reworks, and reviewed quality reports with Manufacturing Engineer. Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures. Adhered to all applicable health and safety regulations, policies, and procedures.

ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Decreased production downtime by running equipment when staff was insufficient.

EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & AWARDS

Courses taken in Construction Management at Spokane Falls Community College

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