Manager Quality

Gary Joseph

*** **** *********** ********* *******, NJ 08527

732-***-**** *************@***.***

Results-Driven Production Supervisor / Manager

Quality-Focused, Goal-Oriented Leader and Team Builder with more than 25 years of experience in production and operations. Successful record of exceeding production goals by developing and managing highly motivated teams. Increased throughput, production efficiency, and product quality through process improvement, automation, and the implementation of best practices. Lowered payroll costs while increasing production levels through proper staffing. Achieved a record of 0 lost-time accidents over the past three years by strengthening safety programs.

Core Capabilities

Production Management & Operations Management Staff Supervision, Hiring & Team Building

Employee Training & Professional Development Staff Engagement & Morale Boosting

Process Improvement & Efficiency Enhancement Cost Reduction & Strategic Planning

Maintenance Management & Inventory Management Quality Control, Safety & Payroll Operations

Professional Experience

MAINTAPE, Cranbury, NJ

Production Supervisor Nov. 2008 – Nov. 2016

Managed day-to-day operations during first shift for a manufacturer of pressure-sensitive protective tape. Provided leadership, direction, and training to 28 employees to optimize productivity. Interviewed and hired new technicians. Oversaw all production, maintenance, quality, safety, and staffing operations. Reported to the Plant Manager.

Transformed an under-performing facility into a first-rate production operation. Restructured processes and instituted best practices to ensure the attainment of production goals. Improved throughput to an average of 60,000 feet per shift, which routinely exceeded goal by 10-20%.

Improved team results by upgrading standards and expectations. Developing stringent hiring criteria and recruited skilled operators in a cohesive, multicultural environment. Added new equipment to production line to fully utilize manpower. Increased efficiency by automating manual functions and implementing the “5 S” program.

Reduced overtime costs by more than 75% by analyzing forecasts and ensuring proper staffing levels. Restructured job assignments and coordinated work schedules to ensure full coverage. Enabled operators to increase throughput by adding material handlers to the production line to boost performance.

Reduced product return rate from 6% to less than 2% by instituting effective quality controls. Created a quality-focused work culture, instituted better employee training programs, strengthened internal processes, and improved communication with the QA lab and QA inspectors.

Developed comprehensive safety procedures to address a longstanding issue of workplace accidents. Served as member of the company’s Safety Team and chaired safety lectures at Corporate Communications meetings. Implemented safety audits and improved safety training. Achieved a record of 0 lost-time accidents over the past three years. Played a key role in significantly reducing workers’ compensation costs.

Increased uptime by enhancing communication with Maintenance Department. Worked with Maintenance Manager to develop and implement an effective preventive maintenance program.

AVERY DENNISON, Cranbury, NJ

Finishing Technician Mar. 1990 – Nov. 2008

Performed production and warehousing functions for nation’s largest manufacturer of pressure sensitive materials. Operated and maintained sophisticated production equipment. Maintained detailed production logs. Coordinated shipping, receiving, and inventory control activities. Operated all standard warehouse equipment.

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Professional Experience

AVERY DENNISON (Continued):

Consistently ranked among the top employees in overall productivity and quality. Produced 200,000 feet of material per shift, far outpacing company quota of 120,000. Employed a conscientious work ethic and strong technical skills to exceed goals and expectations.

Substantially increased productivity by developing and executing efficient work practices. Analyzed existing methods to identify deficiencies and create better solutions.

Achieved an exceptionally high quality rate, as measured by minimal customer complaints.

Acted in a leadership capacity. Served as a resource to other employees in all areas of production. Provided support, guidance, and coaching to personnel to maximize individual and team productivity and quality.

Chaired and served on several Production and Safety Committees. Worked collaboratively with colleagues and supervisors to formulate best standards and practices. Participated on weekly quality meetings.

Member of initiative to institute the “5 S” program in warehouse to optimize process flow and efficiency.

CONRAIL, Little Ferry, NJ

Foreman 1987 – 1990

Acted as a working supervisor. Directed a team of employees responsible for stripping down rail cars and loading cargo onto chassis. Monitored work performed by crew to ensure compliance with quality standards and company regulations. Operated heavy equipment to perform offloading. Increased productivity through staff motivation.

GREAT ADVENTURE, Jackson, NJ

Operations Supervisor 1983 – 1987

Responsible for the day-to-day management of operational functions for the western section of a major theme park. Provided leadership, training, coaching, and motivation to a staff of four supervisors and more than 100 employees. Used a progressive leadership style to ensure operational objectives were achieved. Prepared payroll. Originally hired as a trainee and earned numerous promotions for exceptional performance.

Selected for key leadership assignments. Managed training center for new employees. Served as member of Safety and Customer Throughput Committees. Helped develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Education

Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ – Communications Major, 1982-1983

Professional Development – Completed technical training programs through Avery Dennison

References are available upon request.

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