Professional Summary

Production/Operations manager with over 20 plus years of experience in Plant Operation, safety, Quality and Continuous Improvement.

A cross-functional leader deeply committed to building a culture of enquiry, continuous improvement and statistical or science-based decision-making.

I am an effective cross functional manager and team builder with the ability to provide leadership for the successful day-to-day operation of production facilities, skilled in training, developing, coaching, mentoring, and motivating others with the ability to consistently achieve objectives.

Skillful at developing Work Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures and Training materials.

Certifications & Training:

• Total Production Management (TPM)

• ISO series Quality Management Systems

• HACCP and GMP orientations

• Plant Maintenance Management Systems

• Effective industrial relations enhancement training

• Enterprise Supervisory and managerial technics

• Kaplan University - B.S. Public Safety

• Emit Electronic Institute - Telecommunications Engineering

• NIIT - Network + / Server+

Work Experience:

Rath Communications, Sussex WI, Jan. 2022 – April 2023

Production Manager

•Managing production resources and activities for efficiency and maximum productivity

•Scheduling and tracking orders for on time shipment

•Ensuring a safe and comfortable work environment

Accomplishments:

• Implemented and improved the plant safety and operations.

• Developed and implemented Work Instructions WIs, and Standard Operating Procedures SOPs

Scan Pac Manufacturing Inc., Menomonee Falls WI, Dec. 2011 – June 2021

Summary:

Safety & Training Manager

• Plant safety compliance and employee refresher training programs

• Forklift training and certifications

• Manufacturing process training

• Continuous improvement and GMP

• Supervisors and Team Leads training

Production Supervisor

• Coordinating and Managing Production activities

• Ensuring Shop floor safety and product quality

• Tracking and driving orders through to shipping

• Ensuring proper machine set ups for Safe and Efficient Production

• Ensuring Material availability and efficient use of resources

• Training employees on Forklift operation and safety

Accomplishments:

• Safety and quality systems, Good Manufacturing Practices program to ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory and industry best practice.

• Developed and implemented a sound Forklift training program.

• Developed and implemented Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures for the plant.

• Developed Training materials for training at various levels.

Pitney Bowes Presort Services, Columbus OH, Oct. 2007 – Aug. 2011

Production Supervisor

• Supervising production operations

• Ensuring proper Mail Sorting and Transportation

• Preparing end-of-shift Mail Analysis Reports

Digital Dish Satellite Services, Columbus OH, Feb. 2007- Sept. 2007

Contract Installer

• Installation and Maintenance of Satellite TV and Radio Systems

• Modifications and Repairs of systems as required

Coca-Cola Bottling, Mar. 1994 – Aug. 2006

Summary:

Shift Manager

• Planning and scheduling manufacturing programs

• Ensuring employee and equipment safety, and product quality

• Coordinating activities of Bottling, QA, Plant Maintenance and Warehousing

Assistant Engineer – Electrical Maintenance

• Planning and executing Plant Electrical (and Electronics) programs

• Training employees on plant and electrical safety systems

Accomplishments:

• Member of the Core Team to develop and implement The Coca-Cola Quality System Phases I and II

• Lead trainer on The Coca-Cola Quality System at the plant level

• Helped in developing Work Instructions and Standard Operations Procedures for manufacturing processes.

• Member, plant audit team

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• High proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and various ERP software including Visual and Facts.

• Outstanding team worker and leader with solid communication and interpersonal skills.

• Familiarity with OSHA employee safety practices

• Quick learner; good at troubleshooting and problem solving.

OTHER POSITIONS HELD

• Ghana Milwaukee Association – Chief Public Relations Officer.

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