Paul Moore

Summary:

Ability to collect and analyze information, problem solve and make informative decisions.

Possess strong interpersonal skills and can effectively communicate in-person, via telephone or online, as well as in writing.

Remains calm and works well under demanding and stressful conditions.

Sharp, quick learner; willing to get involved and works effectively either independently or in cooperation with others.

Ability to read all manufacturing blueprints and drawings.

Academic Education:

Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT; November 2017

Masters of Science in Organizational Leadership

Albertus Magnus College, New Haven, CT; November 2012

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

Job-Related Skills:

Proficient in the following software: Windows XP Operating System, Windows 8 Operating System, Window 10 Operating System and MAC operating system.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 2013 (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook)

SAP

Adept at using the Internet to conduct research

Knowledge in using a switchboard phone system, fax, copier, scanner, and other office equipment

Type 50 GWAM

Six Sigma Green Belt (October 2013)

Hazmat Certified Incident Commander (effective March 2015)

5S Expert for Plant (effective April 2015)

Professional Awards:

Movers & Shakers Award, United Way; 2013, 2014

3M Process Improvement Award for Visual Inspection Scrap reduction; November 2013

Employment History:

Kaman Inc., Bloomfield, CT September 2018 - Present

Senior Production Team Leader

Supervises the team to ensure high level of productivity and quality. Ensures that staff works as a team. Leads by example, communicates information and provides training on new procedures. Determines performance expectations, evaluates performance and provides coaching and training opportunities. Handles employee issues in a timely way. Directs work of Team Leaders, as required.

Prioritizes work. Maintains appropriate staffing level. Maintains workflow and balance, tracks and monitors work. Ensures that productivity and quality standards and measures are met for product line. Communicates information to appropriate departments and individuals. Provides reports. Manages expenses.

Utilizes Lean manufacturing to achieve company goals in cost, product flow, throughput, productivity, quality and delivery. Responsible for line performance, measurements, capacity planning and performance matrices.

Acts as a troubleshooter for assembly / machining process problems. Resolves problems or refers problems to appropriate individual. Works with Order Processing Team, Engineering and Sales Representatives to resolve issues.

May act as Value Stream Manager or Manufacturing Supervisor during their absence.

Maintains clean and safe work environment. Follows safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Reports safety incidents to supervisor.

Makes recommendations for improvements to work processes. Ensures that group maintains 5 S program.

Provides a high level of service to all internal and external customers. Contributes to positive teamwork environment.

Performs other duties as assigned. Participates in training/learning other positions. Accomplishes related results as needed

ASML Inc., Wilton, CT January 2018 - September 2018

Production Supervisor

Planning Set up a detailed production schedule, within the constraints of the Manufacturing Plan and available resources. Ensure progress and output to plan. Solve problems, follow escalation protocol, provide recovery plans, and inform relevant parties on deviations from plan. Output Realize the planned output of all deliverables.

Ensure that the level of know-how and the training of the team members is sufficient to be able to realize all plans. Ensure all barriers to the daily plan, quality and part issues are recorded and reported.

Quality Ensure the quality of the output of Volume Production meets full product specifications through effective production processes and sufficient know how/training.

Infrastructure Ensure infrastructure to assure effective and efficient Volume Production tasks. Ensure the availability and proper use of effective production and qualification procedures and systems.

Cooperation Support cooperation throughout Production by finding solutions and improving working concepts, giving input and feedback, and supporting the execution of all tasks and a good working environment.

Management Ensure adequate staffing of the team to support a productive working atmosphere in order to assure flexibility. Execute performance appraisals in concert with the Manager. Instruct team members, plan tasks, and set priorities. Ensure proper and timely execution of all tasks. Ensure proper execution of HRM, Safety, Quality, and ISO 9000/14000 policies and procedures.

Lean Manufacturing Ensure incorporation of Lean Manufacturing concepts in the day to day operations. Support and promote an environment that improves efficiency by using 5S techniques, Kaizen events, and Six Sigma concepts. Facilitate continuous improvement and waste reduction efforts.

Communication Good writing and verbal skills. Able to express complex issues in simple terms. Communicate daily with GLs / Manager on the plan and the status at the start and end of the shift.

Smith & Wesson Inc., Deep River, CT February 2017 - January 2018

Production Supervisor

Directing all work activities of the salary and hourly workforce, establishing goals, monitoring results, and taking actions as necessary

Working closely with other areas such as engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, human resources, training and payroll

Responsible for the daily management of manufacturing process including:

Department staffing and training

Production Planning

Quality Control

Inventory Control

Scrap Reduction

Process Improvement

Workflow Management

Personnel attendance

Ensuring effective employee relations; providing employee coaching and development; making employment decisions; resolving employee issues through problem resolution

Balancing quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas; working to continuously improve in all areas

Managing departmental performance measures, including visual controls and providing regular progress reports to process line manager

Participating in and providing training and development

Maintaining and controlling departmental budget

Hobson Motzer Inc., Durham, CT March 2016 - January 2017

Production Supervisor

Recruit and encourage Employees who work in a disciplined, productive and intelligent manner with minimal supervision after a brief training period.

Coach individuals who do not work in a self-disciplined manner or may lack the aptitude for the job. Take appropriate actions, involving Management and Human Resources when Employees do not quickly respond to the coaching. Document the steps taken and clearly communicate the expectations for team members.

Perform cuts when an individual is not a good fit.

Lead by example: follow all procedures, demonstrate a strong work ethic and promote collaborative interactions both within and between departments.

Encourage Employee problem solving and empowerment through lean methods, six S and the idea system.

Complete annual performance reviews to provide objective feedback to each individual on how they are performing with regards to quality, productivity, attitude and reliability.

Ensure Employees do not use devices that may distract them from them task at hand.

3M Purification, Meriden April 2012 - March 2016

Production Supervisor (union environment)

Conduct formal inspections to proper work procedures are practiced and that equipment is working properly

Inspect daily production equipment to ensure correct speed, tensions, and heat are maintained per company operating procedures

Provide direct supervision to 55 hourly employees

Conduct quarterly, and annual evaluations of assigned employee’s work performance

Plan daily work schedules and allocate work assignment to subordinates

Perform administrative tasks such as time and attendance reporting and tracking leave

Recruit and place new employees based on the needs of the department

Inspect materials, products, and equipment to detect and resolve any defects or malfunctions.

Successfully implemented Six Sigma and achieved a 15% increase in overall production

Advise Setup and Lead Operators on shimming the base of Computer Numeric Control machines (CNC) to make precision adjustments.

Covidien Surgical Devices Corporation, North Haven, CT December 2002 - April 2012

Team Leader

As Team Leader, I coordinated the daily production activities for manufacturing cells.

I loaded and unloaded recipe programs for all Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machines in my department.

I also worked with engineers to implement updates to CNC programming as needed.

Lead a team of 60 employees and implemented measures to improve employee performance and product quality.

Maintained and made adjustments to X, Y, and Z-axis on all CNC’s. Read blueprints and drawings to ensure that CNC’s operated at the correct speed to produce a smooth surface for the needles to be dipped in Teflon

Read and analyzed charts, work orders, production schedules and other reports to determine productions requirements and evaluate current production outputs.

Maintained production related activities for continuous improvement (5S) Requisition materials, supplies, and equipment parts for repair services.

Performed administrative task such as, time keeping, written disciplinary actions, created performance improvement plans, and leave tracking

Created existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and SWI’s for my assigned units

Used several types of test media, along with buffer solution compounds to test the tensile strength of medical organic and VEG based sutures.

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