Michael

Jackson

*** ***** ***, **. ******, TN **122

(H) 615-***-**** (C) 615-***-****

(E) j acxxte@r.postjobfree.com

Dear Sir or Madam:

Attached is my resume detailing my work experience over the last 30 years. At the age of 18 I began working at a Semi Trailer manufacturer in Nashville Tennessee. About 4 years later I accepted a machine operator position at a Sheet Metal Fabrication Job Shop (Quality Ind.) I worked my way up to Lead Person, then Supervisor and finally Operations Manager within the 30 years I worked here. In the month of May 2015 I accepted a new Supervisor position at a coil processing plant making parts for two major automotive manufactures. Nissan and Toyota. During my career I have acquired a lot of training and knowledge of various key aspects of management and manufacturing. Most of which is outlined in the attached resume. I have 25 years of leadership experience.

• NC Punch

• Brakes

• Coil Processing

• Mechanical Power Presses

• Front Line Supervisor

• Production Control Planner

• Operations Manager

• Certified Six Sigma Black belt

• TOSHA machine guarding requirements

• Ergonomics

• Ongoing enhancement projects

• 5/S

• Continuous Improvement Projects

Please review my resume for all my years of experience and skills. I look forward to hearing from you to schedule an interview or answer any questions. Sincerely,

Michael Jackson

615-***-****

acxxte@r.postjobfree.com

Michael Jackson

523 Acorn Way Phone: 615-***-****

Mount Juliet, TN 37122 Cell: 615-***-****

Email: acxxte@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Manufacturing and production professional skilled in leading highly trained teams. Using my knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools including Six Sigma to increase safety, improve quality, reduce costs and improve delivery. Dedicated leader with demonstrated ability to train, manage and motivate team members to achieve organizational objectives. Highlights

• Six Sigma - Certified Black belt • Fabrication professional

• Experienced in production scheduling • Strategic thinker

• Knowledge of quality control standards • Operations management

• Knowledge of 5/S methodology • Computer proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint

• Experience in value stream mapping • Reports generation and analysis

• Dedication to product quality • Strong decision maker

• Metal working ability • Creative Problem Solving Accomplishments:

Project Management:

• Initiate continuous improvement projects which resulted in increased efficiency, reduced scrap rate, improved quality and safety.

• Identify the need for Die modifications to improve quality and productivity.

• Increased efficiency and reduced work related injuries by training employees to use ergonomic standards.

• Use operational knowledge of machines, parts and components to design work cells for maximum use of floor space and workflow efficiency.

• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt

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Experience

Plant Manager – M ay 2016 to Present

Zwirner Equipment Co – H artsville, TN. Manufacture and build Stainless Steel Food Processing Equipment.

Responsible for all activities on the production floor including Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. Responsible for procurement of all shop supplies, parts for customer orders etc. Other responsibilities are hiring, discipline, enforcing company policy, training, maintaining staffing levels, conducting interviews of new applicants, continuous improvement, and lean initiatives. Problem solving and troubleshooting equipment.

Manufacturing Production Supervisor - M ay 2015 to May 2016 Tottser-Iroquois Industries – Lavergne, TN. Manufacturing parts for the Automotive Industry. Responsible for producing parts for the automotive industry using Coil Fed Stamping Presses, coil handling equipment, spot welding and assembly. Responsible for safety, quality, delivery and cost. Other responsibilities are hiring, discipline, enforcing company policy, training, maintaining staffing levels, continuous improvement, and lean initiatives. Problem solving and troubleshooting equipment. The production activities include using stamping presses to process coil stock into parts for the automotive industry and several spot-welding work cells. I currently manage a team of 10 employees. This company is ISO9001 and TS16949 registered. Manufacturing Operations Manager - October 2011 to May 2015 Quality Industries, Inc. – Lavergne, TN, Manufacturer of parts and assemblies for the Heavy Truck Industry, Food service Equipment, and Electrical Enclosures. Responsibilities include coordinating and scheduling day to day activities on the production floor by supervising a team of Front Line Supervisors and helping them achieve their daily goals. Monitor and maintain required staffing levels for the current work load. Insure all team members receive proper training and possess the required skills to perform their jobs well. Encourage and Practice Lean Manufacturing, with a JIT mentality. Encourage and implement continuous improvement projects. Utilized value stream mapping to eliminate waste or non-value related items within the process. Other responsibilities include maintaining a satisfactory safety record and insuring compliance with safety policy and procedures. Sustain a high level of quality, productivity, and insuring that employees have the proper skills and tools to achieve these goals. Monitor machine utilization, repairs, continuous improvement projects, 5/S, and safety. Initiated operational improvements to enhance Michael Jackson

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quality, improve production times and reduce costs. . Insure compliance with all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environment Perform disciplinary actions, performance evaluations based upon policies, procedures and performance.

Production Control Planner/Scheduler - October 2010 to October 2011 Quality Industries, Inc. – Lavergne, TN

Duties included creating and scheduling jobs to meet customer requirements. Analyzing customer orders and coordinating activities on the production floor to insure on time product delivery. Software included: Vantage, MRP, Excel and Word.

Press Supervisor - June 1992 to September 2010

Quality Industries, Inc. – Lavergne, TN

Responsibilities include supervision of thirty (36) employees in three departments (Punch Press, Pines Benders and Work Cells). Perform disciplinary actions, performance evaluations based upon policies, procedures and performance. Interviewed applicants and made recommendations to Manufacture Superintendent. My experience includes eleven (11) presses range in size from 50 tons to 600 tons. Supervision responsibilities cover coordinating activities of works engaged in fabrication and assembly of sheet metal product, applying knowledge of layout, product design, machine function, capacities and output. Analyzes work orders and blueprints to determine the sequence of operations required. Requisition dies, fixtures and materials. Examines defective machinery or tooling to determine cause of malfunctions and reports need for machine repairs. Train workers in operation of equipment and inspection procedures. Inspects work in progress and finished products. Excellent communication and people skills that helped achieve an "A" certified supplier rating with our primary customer. Conduct training classes in blueprint read, measurement instruments, geometric dimension and tolerance. Worked closely with Engineering to coordinate and develop new products. Press Department – Lead Supervisor - July 1990 to August 1992 Quality Industries, Inc. – Lavergne, TN

Responsibilities included perform supervisors’ duties when supervisor was absent. Troubleshoot and correct problems. Train operators in operation of equipment and tooling. Trained die setters on setup procedures, machinery components and adjustments. Inspect work in progress and finished products. Schedule and assign jobs to meet customer requirements. Setup and operate machinery. Have experience in straight side, OBI and Coil Line Presses, N.C. Punch, Brakes and Shears. Perform tooling and fixture repair and maintenance. Contribute in implementing new products and tooling. Punch Press Operator and Set Up Person - July 1983 to August 1990 Quality Industries, Inc. – Lavergne, TN

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Responsibilities included use of overhead crane, forklift, and die carts to transport tooling. Perform setup and adjust machinery to machine and tooling specifications. Troubleshoot and correct minor problems. Perform first and last piece inspection to product parts to the customer’s blueprints and specifications. Have experience on straight side, OBI and Coil Line Presses, N.C. Punch, Brakes, Saws and Shears.

General Assembler - May 1979 to August 1983

Matlock Trailer and Truck Body Corporation – Nashville, TN Responsible in building trailer doors which consisted of riveting, sawing, and welding. Experience in Press, Brake and Shears.

Education

Nashville Technical College

Nashville, TN

Major: Electrical Maintenance

Accumulative hours - 47 (President's Honor Roll Summer, 1980 and Fall, 1980) Classes completed were:

• Blueprint Read Drafting • Wiring I

• Blueprint Reading II • Wiring II

• Sheet Metal Fabric • Wiring III

• Human Relations • Wiring IV

• Use/Maintenance Tools • Mathematics I

• Element Mechanics • Mathematics II

• Electrical Circuit • Mathematics III

• Mechanical Power Transmission

Additional Education

• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt • Ergonomics

• Statistical Process Control • Confined Space

• OSHA Requirements for Power Presses • First Responder

• Forklift Operation and Safety • First Aid and CPR. Annual Certification Michael Jackson

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• Lock out Tag Out • Right to Know

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