Production Supervisor Project Management

P.O.Box ** M. EDWIN FIKE Home 501-***-****

Cell 501-***-****

Letona AR 72085 *.*****@*******.***

SUMMARY

A Production Supervisor with over 30 years of proven experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments requiring high quality standards and cost effective operations. An organized and detail oriented leader and manager who is a creative problem solver and known for motivating employees and developing practical solutions. Key skills include:

• SMED Setup Reduction

• Quality Control

• Lean Manufacturing

• Kan Ban

• 6S Training + Execution

• Project Management

• Metal Fabrication

• Welding/ Grinding

• SAP Inventory Software

• ADP Payroll

• Powder Coating

• Plant Layout/ and Setup

• HAZCOM

• D.O.T. Certification

• 1st Responder

Professional Experience

Mayville Engineering Company., Heber Springs, AR 2013 -2022 Production Supervisor

Supervisor over 5 different departments inside the factory responsible for Quality, Safety, and production. Improved flow throughout the factory down to virtual one piece flow manufacturing. Implemented and executed training for all quality and safety requirements. Reported and maintained all production and payroll requirements daily. Responsible for reporting and tracking all maintenance and cost requirements to keep machinery running for optimal performance. Working with upper management to improve employee relations and motivation. Weatherford Intl., Searcy, AR 2010 -2012

Maintenance Manager

Responsible for daily preventive maintenance schedule, enforcment of all safety rules, quality of on time delivery of product to our customers.

: Maintained all DOT regulations on 83 pieces of equipment at the Searcy Weatherford district.

: Adhered to all budget requirements to allow for a substantial profit margin per month.

: Introduced training to all mechanics to keep them up to date on all equipment being used at the Searcy district to include computer software for Mack, Cummins, Allison, MTU and all Detroit off road diesels.

: Worked closely with the District Manager and all members of the frac crew to ensure no lines of communications were ever compromised.

: Have worked with many outside vendors to ensure quality of product being brought into our facility.

: I have hired many Technicians into the Weatherford facility with continued success while maintaining diversity and leadership skills to include training of some of our Technicians already in place at Weatherford.

KOHLER COMPANY, Searcy, AR 1997 – 2009

Production Supervisor

Responsible for daily production goals, enforcement of all safety rules, quality standards, and improving cost per units. Conducted full inventory of warehouse twice a year. Trainer for ISO 9000. Used SAP inventory software

• Implemented “Cell” concepts of manufacturing to the work process and increased production from 900 to 1500 units a day while simultaneously reducing downtime.

• Assumed expanded operations and responsibility for Finishing and Trim Presses including 2 supervisors.

• Implemented Kan Ban as part of lean manufacturing process. Identified targeted areas, created boards, charted flow systems and trained employees. Reduced downtime because of unavailable parts by 20%.

• Reduced cost/ unit by 28% by working with maintenance engineers to identify and contract with vendors to provide less expensive polishing belts.

• Reduced scrap 4% by improving preventive maintenance, creating and implementing a checklist, and improving training.

• Eliminated rework and saved $28,000/ year by identifying new line press procedures and changing Standard Operating Procedures.

• Increased Cross-training so that 45% of team was able to work in multiple areas significantly reducing downtime.

• Part of the team the reduced Accident Incident Rate 2.8% in 2009.

• Implemented system that significantly reduced the time needed to complete inventory while increasing accuracy.

• Operated 6 types of forklifts with no accidents or injuries.

• 1 of 32 supervisors/ managers that kept the plant operating during union strike. BROWN JORDAN COMPANY, Newport, AR 1979 – 1997

Supervisor General

Responsible for Safety, Quality, and Production for 3 departments with 72 employees and 3 foremen.

• Worked with contractors and engineers setting-up new powder coating operations.

• Trained 32 employees in safe and effective operating procedures for powder coating.

• Oversaw pre-startup testing by city engineers obtaining certifications for discharge of treated water, ahead of schedule.

• Trained 50+ locals on all fabrications techniques during relocation of operations to Mexico. Lived in Mexico for 4 months and learned key Spanish terminology.

• Calculated and estimated production requirements and submitted monthly budget proposals, including manpower needs, of approximately $120K.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Industrial Organizational Concepts, Arkansas State University at Beebe, Beebe, AR GED, Arkansas State University at Newport, Newport, AR Arkansas State University Beebe, Technical Certificate in Diesel Technology, Beebe AR Central Power Systems, DDEC/Allison, Kansas City, Mo TEC, Heavy Duty Friction and Brake Clinic, Little Rock, AR Central Tech Transportation and Safety Education Certificate of Achievement, Drumright, OK

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