Manager Management
Resume:
Michael Lehron
Milton, WI *****
*************@*****.***
http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaellehron
Employment
Angi Energy Systems/Danaher/Fortive, Janesville, WI February 2014-Present
Shift Supervisor
•Analyzes work orders to estimate worker hours and create assembly and manufacturing schedules that meet both internal and external needs.
•Computes amounts of supplies required for operations, based on production schedules, and requisitions materials from storage area.
•Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
•Plans flow of materials through department and develops physical layout of machines and assembly areas according to manufacturing requirements.
•Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
•Inspects and measures parts and products to verify conformance to specifications.
•Directs workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products that fail to meet standards.
•Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
•Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
•Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
•Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
•Maintains time and production records.
•Develops capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle times.
•Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials using Lean Manufacturing Principals.
. Directly supervises 30 - 40 employees in the Assembly, Paint, and Welding Departments. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
International Automotive Components, Belvidere, IL April 2012- March 2013 1222 Crosslink Parkway, Belvidere, IL
Plant Superintendant/Operations Manager Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
Directed and coordinated activities of production department in processing materials or manufacturing products in a JIY (just-in-time facility) by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
* Reviewed production orders to ascertain product data such as types, quantities and specifications of products in order to plan department operations.
*Planed production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
*Prepared operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications while working to exceed customer expectations.
* Lead production meetings daily with staff. Lead production employees in Lean and Six Sigma continuous improvement skills including Value Stream Mapping, Lean, Kaizen and 5 S procedures.
* Reviewed production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing and maintenance problems to endure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
*Developed or revised standard operational and working practices and observed workers to ensure compliance with standards.
*Provided counseling, coaching and training for all team members in order to provide a fully qualified, quality conscious work force that produces world class product for the customer.
Directly supervised Shift Supervisors. Carried out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities included training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Intense “hands on” manager with excellent team building skills.
Oshkosh Truck Corporation, Oshkosh, WI 8/2009-April 2012 3135 Oregon Street, Oshkosh, WI 54902 920-***-****
Team Coordinator Supported teams as required. Maintains a positive working attitude and environment. Ensured that policies, procedures, and bargaining unit agreement requirements are satisfied. Implement and sustains 5S in work areas. Accepted and delegated authority. Accurately maintained company records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures. Focused on product quality and process control. Interviewed, appraised and disciplined employees. Acknowledged team accomplishments. Investigated & performed root cause analysis on line & material shortages. Supported machine and equipment repairs. Reported and responded to product and process nonconformance issues. Implemented effective corrective actions utilizing structured planning methods. Point of contact for all safety issues: investigates accidents, applies solutions. Monitors and manages budgets, costs, and overtime. Met expected production requirements. Implemented & supported the Continuous Improvement Plan. Coached employees within the plan. Participated in the resolution of grievances. Championed process improvements & lead Kaizen events. Created value stream mapping & standard work.
Android Industries, Belvidere, IL 2/2006-3/2009
1222 Crosslink Parkway
Belvidere, IL 61008
Phone: 815-***-****
Production Operations Manager/Supervisor
* Front line Manager/Supervisor with duties of but not limited to planning and directing operations of production within delegated areas of responsibly.
* Continuous reviews of work processes to assure results met mission, customer needs and add value to company in regards to production output meeting quality demands.
* Continuous reduction in un necessary Overtime by using Lean principles and methodology, along with excellent communication skills by motivating and empowering hourly employees. Reducing work force costs by 40%
* Proven track record of high production numbers and increasing production output by 32% on each shift managed, enviably never shutting down the customer which costs Chrysler thousands per minute when a supplier doesn’t produce necessary parts for their completion of product.
* Serve as member of management team to improve company with regards to providing training, coaching, and guidance to subordinates and facility team.
*Participated in planning and providing direction/guidance during development, launch, production, conversion, overhaul phases to assure product quality.
* Launched shift production for OEM- Tier 1 supplier of Daimler-Chrysler. Directed and controlled production operations in fast paced modular assembly using knowledge in QS9000/TS Quality Systems, ISO 9000, 5S/Team based groups, Center control/Cockpit assembly, Materials, Master Scheduling, Program Management, Supplier Audits, APQP, Kaizen Methods, 8D problem solving, Cross functional Teams, Inventory Management, S-5 Visual Management, Value Streaming, Standard work, Error Proofing, Process Change over, and with Six Sigma Certification.
*Flexibility: Worked with upper management to float to other shift to solve production issues and boost production. Provide discipline within Labor Union environment. My position also required involvement with enforcement of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, analyzing resources and capital to select best way of meeting production goals. Position terminated due to downsizing, Android slated for closing-Call Deb Lobough –HR Manager 815-***-**** for verification.
Lear Corporation, Janesville, WI 7/1997-2/2006
3708 Enterprise Drive
Janesville, WI 53545
Call Corporate Office: 248-***-****
Superintendent
*First line Manager which assumed overall management and supervision of second shift.
*Monitored and assessed, through measurement and self-inspection, the performance of assigned areas and participate in implementing corrective actions to effect improvement; conduct evaluations of major operations to identify trends, problem areas, and best practices; and provide recommendations addressing key issues to upper management.
*Responsible for providing management in all areas of Production, Quality Assurance, Materials, and training. This included determining training needs; scheduling and coordinating training sessions; dealing with vendors; arranging the availability of training locations and equipment; and designing training programs tailored to meet the demands of the organization. In addition, I conduct training activities, document training, provide feedback to high level management to acquire necessary training support resources and manage all training aids, devices and equipment.
*Managed 4 production supervisors and up to 300 hourly employees for JIT, Tier 1, Fortune 500 Company/Supplier of General Motors. Responsible for coordinating and supervising through subordinates, sub-subordinates and several production departments the flow of work through sub assembly and final assembly operations. Maintained and established production schedules and distributed manpower in accordance with established priorities. Maintained safe production culture, unnecessary overtime and improved production in all areas by identifying bottleneck issues.
*Assisted in Arlington, TX facility with production changes, as well as assisting in downsizing and closing of Lear-Canada warehouse.
*Encouraged team work/building between departments and worked with Labor Union representative on all contracts and agreements while in direct contact with customer (GM) to meet production goals or solve supplier issues.
*Inventory management as well as scheduling and dispatching inventory to local GM plant. (1997-1999 Supervisor / 1999-2004 Shift Leader / 2004-2006 Superintendent)
US Army/ Department of Defense 10/1983-10/1997,
Korea, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Gulf War Veteran
*Fort Riley, KS, Kitzigen, Germany -Supervised 4 First Line Supervisor’s and 22 mechanics performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on both light and heavy vehicles (and tracked vehicles). *Coordinated all work schedules and distributed workloads to supervisor’s who implemented work plan.
* Counseled Military subordinates on and off duty on positive and negative impact on their duty to the United States Government. Recognize, isolate and resolve problems with PMCS, Scheduling, Dispatching or recovery of Vehicles during Training Exercises & Deployment. Fort Stewart, GA-Squad Leader-Supervised and trained 9 personnel. Performed Quality Assurance inspections. Trained personnel also on Army Standards, Appearance, and work Ethic.
* Work with PAC, Duty NCO, and upper echelon with traffic arrangements with regards to commercial carriers, rail and/or appropriate military authorities for groups of movement and equipment and supplies/material.
*Assisted in making selection of modes of transportation and routing to obtain most efficient and economical service to the government. Maintained and submitted reports/evaluations concerning transportation operation and provide advice and guidance on transportation and service issues on maintenance, safety and fleet management. Operated Forklifts, 5 & 10 Ton Trucks, Wrecker, Dump Trucks, Box Trailers and Low Boy Trucks.
* Honorable Discharge
Education
1983 High School Graduate, Steubenville, OH
1983 Basic Training, Fort Knox, KY
1984 Advanced Initial Training, 63B10, Fort Jackson, SC- Honor Graduate
1989 PLDC-Primary Leadership Course, Fort Stewart, GA
1996 BNCOC-Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD
2001 Six Sigma Certification
Awards
* Overseas Ribbon, Army Lapel, 3 Army Commendations, 5 Army Achievement Medals, 4 Army Good Conduct Medals, SW Asia Service w/3 Bronze Service Star, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon w/number 2. Received over 30 awards during my 14 years of service to the United State Government...
* Lear Corporation (Fortune 500 Company) Fast Track Advancement. Production Bonus Eligible and continuous Merit Raises every year since 1997. Proven track record of high production numbers within supplier quality standards. Saved company money by reducing unnecessary OT and scheduling production and being proactive with problems so as not to shut down customers.
* Android Industries acquired me to Launch new second shift production for JIT supplier (Daimler-Chrysler) to build Engines and Instrument Panels within small time line of Chrysler Launch of their second shift operation. Played intricate roll in interviewing, hiring, training of new workforce and had team in place within 2 weeks to meet production demands with in quality standards. Proven track record of high production numbers. Asked by Plant Manager to float to other shifts to solve production problem issues.
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