Manager Engineer

brett a. williams

***A Ryan Road • Anderson, SC *9625 • 864-***-**** • ***********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position that will allow me to utilize my organizational skills, disciplined work habits, and dependability to contribute to the success of the company.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors / Faurecia Interior Systems Fountain Inn, SC

JIT Line Production Supervisor May 2015-December 2016

Lead a team consisting of 5 GAP Leaders and 60 production operators

Responsible for production, scrap reduction, and cost reduction

Plan and maintain shift model and employee training

Ensure JIT/JIS delivery of product to customer

Assume leadership role in the absence of department manager

Monitor scrap / rework costs and coordinate improvement projects and scrap reduction plans

Utilize a variety of technical skills, such as vibration welding, ultrasonic welding, and foaming wet systems.

Faurecia Interior Systems Fountain Inn, SC

Deputy Production Manager – Lamination October 2014-May 2015

Developed production plans to meet customer demands

Lead a team consisting of 7 supervisors and 200 hourly employees

Participated in Production System Efficiency (PSE) projects (Hoshin, Standardized Work Instructions, Process flow, and area layout design)

Resolved issues by understanding manufacturing goals, processes, modes of operation, and limitations

Implemented and executed 5S activities

Production Supervisor – Lamination September 2013- October 2014

Coordinated line activities to meet production schedules, cost goals, and quality standards

Managed team performance: know team problems, define areas for performance improvements with team members, drive teamwork, and lead problem-solving groups/workshops on quality improvement methods (5S, TPM, SMED, Lean, Kaizen)

Lead a team consisting of 4 GAP Leaders, 5 maintenance techs, and 50 hourly employees

Experience with vacuum forming (Kiefel)

Launch Engineer – F15 Program June 2012-September 2013

Assisted with prototype development and validation of plant capabilities

Evaluated industrial and technical tasks during prototype build for the practicalities of production

Developed and implemented manufacturing documentation and operator instructions

Involved in coordinating, installing, and launching production equipment and tooling

Acted as Program Liaison between the Program Manufacturing Leader and the plant

Supported the Production Ramp-up

Nova Homes, Inc. Mauldin, SC

Residential General Contractor/Owner 1998-2011

Successfully built a company from the ground up to achieve 3.7 million in annual new home sales

Organized, coordinated, and managed multiple building projects simultaneously

Managed trade partners and suppliers to ensure that product met specification targets and company pricing

Administered budgets, bookkeeping, vendor and subcontractor sourcing, and LLC reporting

Administered contracts with clients, professional consultants, municipalities, and financial institutions

Administered state and local regulatory compliance

Supervised all building trades from site development to project completion

Investigated and resolved any quality and service complaints by customers

EDUCATION

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT 1992

Bachelor of Science – Management

Bachelor of Science – Finance

Minor in Economics

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

8D Root Cause Analysis

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing

Lead Shop Floor Inductions for M & P

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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