Alan L. McKinney

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Simpsonville, SC 29681 ad3gft@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

* Background encompasses extensive professional experience in production supervision, product packaging, material management and inventory control.

* Proven experience in facilitating multiple project teams, driving process improvement activities, establishing partnerships with employees, monitoring and communicating key performance indicators.

*Demonstrated abilities using LEAN manufacturing principles, KAIZEN events, root cause analysis, production planning, supply chain management, value steam mapping, JIT and ISO.

*Excellent communication skills (oral, written and listening).

EDUCATION

South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC

Bachelor of Science 1987

Electrical Engineering Technology

EMPLOYMENT

PL Developments Piedmont, SC

Production Supervisor – Pharmaceuticals 11/2022-11/2023

Responsible for the overall performance of 40-45 production associates to meet safety, quality, cost and delivery objectives in accordance with organizational standards and federal guidelines.

Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.

Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the outcome of performance goals to set future targets.

Supervised quality control and safety practices throughout all steps of the manufacturing process.

Escalated quality and safety issues and initiated remedial actions promptly.

Assured disciplined adherence to pharmaceutical quality standards, FDA regulations and cGMP.

Michelin Tire Corporation Spartanburg, SC

Machine Operator – Truck tire building 03/2022-11/2022

Interprets and follows written work orders and instructions to ensure quality products are produced.

Recognizes and reports defective material and equipment to supervisor and maintenance team.

Plans and paces work efficiently in order to achieve daily production goals.

Engages in departmental activities designed to achieve business unit goals.

Complies with the environmental management system.

Observes all safety policies and procedures.

International Vitamin Corporation Greenville, SC

Production Supervisor – Vitamins and nutritional supplements 11/2020-2/2022

Drives quality and continuous improvement with strong attention towards maintaining a safe workplace.

Sets and communicates direction while engaging and supporting team members to achieve excellence in all areas.

Ensures the wide range of products meets all quality standards and order specifications throughout the process.

Assures disciplined adherence to pharmaceutical quality standards, FDA regulations and cGMP.

Monitors employee performance and time and attendance and responds accordingly.

Owens & Minor, Inc. Arden, NC

Production Supervisor – Medical and surgical supplies 7/2018-7/2020

Provides shift focused supervision to the production teammates.

Communicates routinely with teammates to assure that all understand the day’s production schedule, key issues and challenges.

Assures disciplined adherence to medical device quality standards ISO 13485, FDA regulations and cGMP.

Identifies and documents the skills, performance opportunities and learning needs of each teammate routinely.

Manages production performance against plant goals in safety, quality, cost and delivery.

Investigates and initiates corrective action for customer complaints for all production non-conformances.

AVX Corporation Fountain Inn, SC

Production Supervisor – Electrical Components 4/2016-7/2018

Established and promoted a positive work environment that drives high quality, safe operations and dependable output.

Managed individual performance of production associates regarding training, development, attendance and annual performance reviews.

Responsible for on-time delivery performance and identifying and solving problems impeding on-time delivery for all orders.

Effectively communicated with other supervisors and team members regarding improved techniques and critical production information.

Monitored equipment, processes and production associates to ensure downtime is minimized and maximum productivity is achieved.

MTU America, Inc. Aiken, SC

Supervisor, Materials Management - Diesel Engine Assembly 6/2010-9/2015

Coordinated the flow of materials from the warehouse to the assembly lines, manufacturing areas, test cells and paint booths.

Led a team of material handing associates in successfully exceeding safety, quality and production goals by training, coaching and developing.

Ensured warehouse processes were followed to ensure inventory record and quantity goals were achieved.

Developed and controlled materials picking and delivery schedules based on master production schedules.

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