Steven W. Mason

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Erlanger, KY 41018 E-mail: acv111@r.postjobfree.com Summary:

Experienced Value Stream Leader who drives and directs high-producing teams while developing team accountability and loyalty. Excellent communicator with a Lean Manufacturing background, focused on continuous improvement to reduce costs and streamline production processes. Strengths include ISO 9001, Lean, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, 6-Sigma, Accountability.

Skills:

Process improvement, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution Workplace Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement, Lean Manufacturing 8-D Reviews, Quality Safety, KPI Boards

Professional Experience:

Production Supervisor, Fine Blanking

Mubea Precision Springs Inc. June 2014 – present

Florence, Kentucky

Execute plan to deliver record-breaking Fine Blanking production numbers, while responsible for all fine-blanking decisions regarding safety, quality and production.

Perform 5-Why waste walks, encouraging team to take ownership.

Facilitate start-up meetings to align team with production and safety goals.

Plan and schedule and work flow to meet production goals, and Takt times.

Eliminated major safety issues upon taking the position of Production Supervisor

– changes have been maintained throughout the department.

As sole supervisor of third shift, developed a world class team with a Lean mindset, bringing third shift team from two to fifteen members, twelve of whom were retained over one year.

Motivate and maintain staff through extensive personalized training in lean and 5S standards, communicate job expectations, developing personal growth opportunities, while adhering to collective bargaining agreement.

Nominated for National Mubea Employee of the Year

Reduced amount of scrap below goal levels for product lines. Collected data for process flow metrics to reduce shrinkage due to rusty parts.

Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure fine-blanking equipment is operational. Steven W. Mason E-mail: acv111@r.postjobfree.com Page 2 Professional Experience (cont.):

Supervisor, NorAm International Partners (Via TruStaff) Oct 2013 – June 2014 Erlanger, KY

Specialized in WMS/Logistics, reverse logistics, maintaining inventory controls, and fulfilment processes for a 3PL operation.

Introduced and implemented Task Interleaving to reduce deadheading.

Direct supervision of shipping, receiving, scanning, and processing associates while managing work flow to meet time-sensitive Amazon contract agreements.

Implemented 5S, Lean, and OSHA standards.

Conducted shift start-up meetings and performance reviews. Provided payroll reports to staffing companies, and day-end reports to facility manager.

Ensured a safe work environment, assessing condition of equipment and sending work orders as needed, coaching associates to maintain a clean, safe work area. Value Stream Leader, Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake July 2007 – October 2013 Bowling Green, KY

High-level understanding of complex mechanical assembly in manufacturing environment. Extensive experience leading production, Quality-Safety, and Cost Control for large production areas.

Demonstrated track record training, mentoring, and motivating team members to identify and resolve quality and process issues, implement 5S, take ownership to maintain showcase appearance, and ensure product safety, quality, and on- time delivery.

Recognized for ability to design and streamline processes in support of continuous improvement and cost reduction’ performed spot audits and root- cause failure analysis, taking remedial actions in response to safety and equipment failures.

Strong understanding and extensive training in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma techniques, ISO 9000 requirements and certifications, OSHA safety protocols, PPAP and plant environmental compliance, perform HS&E weekly audits, ERT.

Responsible for materials and product logistics and distribution including shipping and receiving. Collaborated with planners in scheduling materials and shipments of finished goods.

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Brake Assembly Line Sequence, Dana Corporation May 2004 – July 2007 Glasgow, KY

Improved processes, introducing scanning system to improve PPM, initiated drive to go to a Build-to-sequence model (adopted as standard).

Supervised and trained team leaders in line assembly, air-disc brake, line sequence, control stores, and material handling to ensure high standards of Safety, Quality and On-time Delivery.

Trainer, Dana Corporation 1999 – 2004

Dry Ridge, KY

Trained assembly technicians in safety, production, quality, on-time delivery.

Created parts isolation system, reducing waste in Ring Gear/ Pinion area. Warehouse Coordinator, L. Standafer Corporation 1998 – 1999 Lexington, KY

Developed inventory/storage systems, reducing costs

Responsible for fleet maintenance, ordering and transporting raw materials to construction jobsites,

Caregiver, Bluegrass MHRDD 1997 – 1999

Lexington, KY

Assist clients in all aspects of daily living, including medicating, self-care training, job-training, and wheelchair transfers.

Provide clients with a home environment that respects their personhood while ensuring safety and independence goals are met.

Maintain safety and sanitation standards of group-home facility. Professional Development:

2016 Powered Industrial Truck Safety, Heartsaver CPR/First Aid 2015 OHSA General Industry Safety and Health

2014 Workplace Safety, Konecranes Operator Certified 2013 Cross-functional Team Leadership, ISO 900, TSI-19649 2012 Value Stream Mapping, Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Team Leadership, Employee Relations, APQP

2011 SAP, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban Yearly ISO, Quality Safety, First Responder (First Aid, CPR)

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