Manager Lean Manufacturing

Gary Hudy

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New Berlin WI 53151 ******@*****.***

CAREER SUMMARY

Strong Leadership as Production Manager and Supervisor with 25 plus years of experience in Business, Manufacturing (Union & Non-Union Environments), Training, Motivating, and Team Development. Proficient in Strategic Planning and Management of multi-million dollar business operations. Consistently successful in driving Continuous Improvement relating to Safety, Quality, and Productivity. Effective Communications-both verbal and written, as well as a great listener. Additional capabilities in:

External Focus: Anticipates events that could impact deliverables and manages around them;

Clear Thinker: Makes decisions after examining issues from multiple perspectives, while recognizing the broader implications;

Imagination: Confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways-pushes for success;

Inclusiveness: Actively encourages other to share their ideas and options. Commends others and finds opportunities to recognize accomplishments; and

Expertise: Identifies then shares the best practices and lessons learned across the team.

CAREER EXPERIENCE

C&D Technologies Inc., Milwaukee, WI 3/10/2015-9/6/2016

Production Supervisor

Safety tool boxes talks weekly for assurance of proper safety practices and PPE

Daily safety audits and observations

Job rotation and cross training for labor flexibility

Daily gatherings to review job expectations and production goals

Meet or exceed quality standards per customer requirements

Update SDEQ communication boards daily reviewing daily output factors

Equipment scheduling working with maintenance PM programs

Microbrush Int’l, Grafton, WI 12/2013-12/2014

Production Manager

Manage daily production and scrap percentages exhibited with KPI’s

Manage employee performance by providing training and direction to subordinates

Direct all manufacturing personnel with daily requirements

Resolving quality issues working with CAPA’S, 5 why’s, 8 D’s

Work in accordance with quality standards to meet customer requirements

Develop and execute lean manufacturing projects and practices

Support site cost reduction efforts through process improvement opportunities

Develop goals and objectives for the plant reflecting overall organizational plans

Conducts objective evaluation of employees through regular performance reviews

Joy Global Inc., Milwaukee, WI 2/2009-9/2013

Group Leader-Supervisor

Enforced quality awareness policies by the use of the 5-why process and corrective actions

Lead facilitator for monthly departmental safety meetings along with daily safety meetings

Consistently review productions rates and quality issues and develop controls to maximize both

Mange heat treat, machining, and welding processes for test plans and production

Oversee magnetic inspection operation and the quality department

Identify and implement process improvements to reduce lead times

Expedite urgent customer orders for on time deliveries

Implement and sustain 6S activities to make work areas more efficient and safe

Enforce policies, programs, and work rules plant-wide

Drive lean manufacturing practices

Bodycote Thermal Processing, New Berlin, WI 5/2005-1/2009

Plant/Maintenance Manager

Developed and implemented lean practices to increase efficiency and productivity illustrated by KPI’s

Analyze new product opportunities; prepare quotes, pricing and proposals

Maintain an efficient and skilled workforce through formal and informal training

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory agencies

Enforced company rules and policies

Developed an effective PM program to ensure proper maintenance of production equipment

Responsible for tooling design and changes to maximize productivity

Triumph Group, Brookfield, WI 8/1993-4/2005

Maintenance Manager

Implement an effective preventative maintenance program minimizing equipment down time

Developed an inventory control program for high usage long lead time items

Collaborated with appropriate staff personnel to assist with process improvements, cost reductions, new tooling, methods, and production planning

Initiated health and safety programs in the work environment

Lead and sponsor improvement activities making use of lean tools and techniques

Administered the 6S program organizing more efficient work cells

Skilled with 5 axis Yag and CO2 lasers, Vertical and Horizontal CNC machines

Extensive experience with expanders, shears, presses, brakes, hydro-forms, rollers, resistance welders, mig, tig, seam, and vacuum furnaces

Further Management Experience in:

Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, JIT, KanBan, Polca, 6S, TS, Nadcap, ISO 9001-2000, ISO 14001

Effective mentor and team builder

Improve profitability minimize scrap through close monitoring of production and labor

20 plus years expertise in Welding, Fabrication, Machining, Heat Treating, and Assembly, Induction hardening, and Plastic Injection

Develop and implement cross training matrixes for labor flexibility

EDUCATION/TRAINING/TECHNICAL SKILLS

MATC, Milwaukee, WI

MRA Courses, Brookfield, WI

SAP, Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word)

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLESHMENTS

Active volunteer for the Habitat for Humanity Program

Active neighborhood senior assistance volunteer

Currently perusing volunteer teaching programs with local schooling facilities for skilled trades

Two year recertification in first aid training

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