Manager Lean Manufacturing
Resume:
AL. Conerly
Production Manager
Jackson, MS *****
********.*******@*****.*** - 256-***-****
Excellence is the goal
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Production Manager
CalsonicKansei North America Inc. - Canton, MS
Responsibilities
Automotive Tier 1 Supplier
Plant Cooparte Quality Champion
Plant Gemba Kanri and Kaizen Champion
Manage a team of 4 supervisors and 137 production team members.
Plant Production Manager -Plant Superintendent (Tier 1 Automotive Parts Supplier )
Gulf Shore Assemblies - Lincoln, AL-August 2014 to October 2015
GULF SHORE ASSEMBLIES - Lincoln, AL - Aug. 2014 to Oct. 2015
Tier I Automotive parts supplier / JIT Tire and Wheel Assemblies and Sub-Assembly for Honda
Plant Production Manager
• Manage 4 Production Supervisors and 80 hourly associates for 2 shift facility
• Achieved the yearly Key Process Indicators and maintaining each on a daily basis.
o Safety remain constant
o 3% increase Quality Rate
o 2.1% increase in OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency)
• Utilized skills such as: Safety, Quality, Process Data Driven, Lean Manufacturing, 5S and Business Plan Reviews
• Duties included as followed:
o Safety liaison/ Conducted safety training and ensure compliance with all company policies, plant rules and regulations
o Coached, counseled, trained and developed management team
o Manage with data/data driven
o Planned and implemented production schedules to produce products within specifications and deadlines
o Process controller
o Morning huddle board meeting with team leaders, engineering and maintenance
o Morning round table meeting with management staff
o Daily crossover meeting at shift change
o Week progress reports
o Quarterly continuous improvement project
o Quarterly management reviews with staff
o New model launches
o Month business plan review with the owner of the company, all the plant managers and all corporate division managers
Production Manager and Production Scheduler
Greif-December 2011 to August 2014
GREIF (plant relocated to TX) Dec. 2011 to Aug. 2014
Manufacturer of steel drums for a variety of industries. Processes included Assembly, Stamping and Welding.
Production Manager and Production Scheduler
• Increased parts per man hour by 2.37%
• Reduced scrap by 5%
• Increased production by 24%
• Increased Overall Equipment Efficiency by 29%
• Supervised 25 employees to ensure safety, quality, production and maintenance
• Planned and implemented production schedules to produce products within specifications and deadlines
• Department of reports: painting, heat treating, quality assurance, process planning, maintenance and shipping to ensure prompt shipment of products.
• Maintained housekeeping at a high level within the department through the involvement of all team members
• Responsible for organizing and assigning work to utilize skills, knowledge and experience of employees
• Developed, managed and evaluated employees to promote success and teamwork
• Responsible for the hiring, discipline, scheduling and termination of employees
• Determined production priorities by studying master production schedule and customer requirements
• Organized production schedule by studying work order specifications, current schedule, and availability of
• equipment, materials, and employees
• Published production schedule by identifying products, equipment, sequence, completion dates, etc.
• Resolved scheduling problems by collecting and analyzing information; coordinating solutions
Manufacturing Supervisor
Sara Lee Bakery-December 2010 to November 2011
SARA LEE BAKERY (plant closed) Dec. 2010 to Nov. 2011
Feb 2001 to Aug. 2006
Manufacturing Supervisor (12/2010 – 11/2011)
• Coached, counseled, trained and developed employee skills
• Reviewed work schedules and production schedules for optimum results
• Led and motivated employees to maximize productivity and minimize operating costs
• Ensured that products are produced at an acceptable quality level
• Drove department compliance with established safety, GMP, and QCP training and ensure compliance with all company policies, plant rules and all regulatory agencies
• Participated in and led LEAN manufacturing activities as needed
• Conducted routine safety and sanitation inspections to promote employee safety and good housekeeping
• Coordinated with other departments and managers to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime
• Achieved target score on AIB audit of operational methods and personnel practices.
• Supported the department in preparing and adhering to the department budget seeking innovative ways to improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Coordinated product/process schedule and work closely with other departments.
• Provided guidance, discipline and other personnel related activity in accordance with corporate policies and in compliance with applicable collective bargaining agreements
• Interpreted company policies to workers and enforce OSHA, USDA and company safety regulations
• Conducted safety training and ensure compliance with all company policies, plant rules and regulations
• Took appropriate action to ensure the integrity and sustained certification of the SQF system
• Responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems
• from occurring
Continuous Improvement Specialist (2/2001 – 8/2006)
• Implemented Lean Manufacturing in four Sara Lee facilities
• Spear-headed Lean Manufacturing implementation that resulted in overall cost savings of $1.1M dollars
• the first year at; Exceeded company cost savings objective by 21%
• Managed and maintained positive controls of product materials, financial metrics, and personnel
• Led Kaizen events that addressed deficiencies in various areas of the plant.
• Developed and implemented processes and procedures to reduce bottlenecks
• Improved plant efficiency by utilizing process controls and Six Sigma methodology.
Production Line Supervisor
Wayne Farms-November 2009 to December 2010
WAYNE FARMS Nov. 2009 to Dec. 2010
Poultry processing plant
Production Line Supervisor
• Supervised and trained production employees.
• Worked with all employees to ensure production/yield requirements are met on a daily basis
• Ensured safety of all employees.
• Worked with Quality Assurance Department Personnel to ensure all customer specifications and USDA requirements were met
• Maximized yields and throughputs while minimizing downtime, accidents and turnover
• Completed daily reporting for department (i.e. production reports, attendance/staffing report, etc.)Plan and implement process improvements. Actively participated in team meetings.
• Worked to build and maintain effective relationships with employees and customers
• Participated in the development of all employees within designated area.
• Enforced company policies and procedures.
• Administered corrective action plans or disciplinary action on a consistent basis.
Production Supervisor Tier 1 Automotive Electronics Supplier
CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. - Huntsville, AL-August 2006 to November 2009
CONTINENTAL (HUNTSVILLE ELECTRONICS) (plant closed) Aug. 2006 to Nov. 2009
Manufacturer of Automotive parts
Manufacturing Line Supervisor
• Manage a staff of twenty (20) employees in the manufacturing of automotive parts
• Managed production, scheduling, staffing, equipment, and coordinated production activities with internal
• departments.
• Analyze departmental human capital and equipment to determine best utilization to meet production goals.
• Ensure plant equipment was fully functional and at optimal performance level to minimize downtime and missed
• deadlines. Developed and managed supervisory training (supermarket system) program
• Developed and maintained first in first out FIFO for new product line
EDUCATION
Chemical Specialist in Chemical
United States Army - Saint Louis County, MO
2007 to 2007
Engineering in Vertical Engineer
United States Army - Annistan Alabama
2005 to 2005
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics
Alcorn State University
September 1990 to May 1996
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