Kevin Engledow 217-***-****

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Marshall, IL 62441 217-***-****-cell

Team leadership, Quality Assurance, Lean production, Sales Goals Result Oriented!

I am results-driven and dedicated with experience in planning and leading operations involving small to medium-sized manufacturing environments. I have a track record of devising, evaluating and implementing continuous process improvements to minimize waste and reduce costs while maximizing quality and yield. Establish effective quality control and safety programs, encouraging proactive participation across the manufacturing floor. Excellent communicator; success building cohesive teams and keeping them focused on production goals, safety, and the task at hand. Areas of expertise include…

• Continuous Improvement-5’s/TPM

• Team Building & Training-Organize Workshops and plan out of work activities

• Lean Manufacturing- Just In Time (JIT Production)

• Total Quality Management-Ensure poke-yokes, Quality Auditor training

• Policy/Procedure Development-Training, Creating Work Instructions & Procedures

• Cost Reduction / Avoidance-Working to reduce waste in all areas

Sales Ability to develop relationships with customers

Education:

Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia KY

-cumulative GPA: 2.9/4.0 in Business major

Monmouth College, Monmouth IL

-cumulative GPA: 2.9/4.0 Physical Education

Experience:

Quanex Building Products: Screen Division Paris Illinois April 2015 to Present

Production Manager

Oversee daily production goals to achieve best quality screens delivered on time to the customer.

-Steer, direct and support in all aspects of manufacturing operations.

- Establish operational procedures, policies and implement process improvements to ensure superior quality and outstanding output.

-Directly staff, manage and supervise four production lines, 40 plus full time operators and skilled trade technicians.

-Design and implement coaching and training programs to develop staff, facilitate efficiency and improve performance. -Ensure adherence to strict quality control procedures.

TRW-Marshall__1-27-2014 to April 2015

Job Enrichment Team Leader

Responsible for ensuring production and financial goals are met, providing the necessary support, training and development of manufacturing leadership, ensuring proper resource allocation/utilization, driving continuous process improvement and supporting safety/environmental goals.

Assists in achieving manufacturing business objectives and serves as the point person for driving Lean initiatives such as pull, 5S, 7 kinds of waste, etc.

Responsible for addressing and resolving employee, process, and quality issues in a timely manner.

Responsible for meeting Operational Excellence goals and achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Directs activities through manufacturing leadership to attain production goals consistent with cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

Establishes, reviews and forecasts material, equipment, and labor requirements.

Responsible for managing scrap, hourly production rate to standard, efficiency, downtime and overtime.

Coordinates production activities with support functions such as maintenance, materials, manufacturing engineering, quality, safety etc.

Manage at least two or more Mfg. Lines.

Ensures open lines of communication among shifts, with the Business Unit or Operations Manager and all appropriate support personnel.

Complies with and supports the health, safety, and environmental programs, policies and procedures.

Responsible for the development and continuous improvement of a safe working environment.

Responsible for managing consistency in all processes.

Drive improvement activities thru support groups.

Yargus Manufacturing Marshall, IL – Plant Manager June 2012-November 2013

Responsible for managing the daily operations of multiple production lines in a high speed and high volume manufacturing plant. Core responsibilities include; but not limited to, scheduling personnel and production of quality products that meet or exceed customers’ expectations in a safe, clean environment, maintain manufacturing equipment as necessary, implement policies/procedures, recommend improvements in production methods, ensure execution of overall safety program in production areas, adhere to Environmental Protection Agency regulations for manufacturing environment, adhere to Occupational Safety Health Agency regulations for manufacturing environment. Works in conjunction with engineering department to resolve product problems/failures. Involved in the hiring of new employees by; interviewing, testing, and training new employees as to their assigned job responsibilities. Enhance equipment performance by installing modifications, making adjustments, and recommending improvements. Manage all aspects related to daily production reports. Maintains manufacturing equipment in good working order through effective preventive maintenance program. Provide direction and supervision to manufacturing employees by; assist in resolving personnel grievances, conducting employee counseling sessions, and coach employees how to succeed in their employment duties. Must wear company mandated Personal Protective Equipment and must ensure Manufacturing Personnel wears company mandated Personal Protective Equipment. Create a work environment that promotes positive teamwork and accomplishment. Track and report production performance measurements. All other duties as assigned by the company president. Lift no more than 50 pounds.

ThyssenKrupp Presta, Terre Haute, IN- Production Team Lead/Supervisor. Union Environment- October 09-June 2012

-Steer, direct and support in all aspects of manufacturing operations.

- Establish operational procedures, policies and implement process improvements to ensure superior quality and outstanding output.

-Directly staff, manage and supervise four production lines, 40 plus full time operators and skilled trade technicians.

-Design and implement coaching and training programs to develop staff, facilitate efficiency and improve performance. -Ensure adherence to strict quality control procedures.

North American Lighting Co., Paris IL- Production Supervisor. May 08 to October 09

-Tier 1 automotive plant for forward lighting in vehicles.

-In charge of 20-30 hourly employees

-Held employees to high quality standard, safe work atmosphere, on time production

-Responsible for payroll entry (Kronos), Vacation approvals, call in's, etc..

Pfizer Inc., Terre Haute IN- Dedicated Trainer/Secondary Operator-September 06 to May 08

-Trained qualified and unqualified operators on machinery, Revised Sop’s,

Presented training material to employees, communicated training with team leaders

-Secondary Operator- Ran automated machinery on line as production was needed

-Assembler/Packager, Inspect and ensure quality inhalers.

Ira Vaughn Lumber & Millwork Co.-Owner/President, Plant Manager, Project Manager, Zionsville IN-October 00-Sept. 06

-Direct daily Operations of shop activities.

-Sales and design, estimating, quality assurance, billing, scheduling.

-Residential and commercial Cabinet Distributor

-Oversaw daily work schedule for hourly employees

-Oversaw project until complete

-Made regular trips to job site location for quality checks

-Installation of cabinets, countertops, shelving, etc.

Skills and Trainings

- 2 year starting Quarterback at Monmouth College in Monmouth IL.

- 2 Year of college baseball at Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia KY

- Head Freshman football coach at Zionsville High School along with assisting the Varsity program.

-Kronos time keeping, Kaizen Projects, Six Sigma training, Train the Trainer classes, Leadership classes. AMA classes.

- Familiar with PLC’s and SMC’s

Software proficiencies:

• SAP

• Z-Point

• Qs-Stat

• LTA

• Lotus Notes

• Power point

• Microsoft word & excel

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