Product Development Production Supervisor

Lamardea Anderson (***) *** - ****

Wimauma, Florida 33598

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Objective

Seasoned business professional with over 21 years of leadership experience in manufacturing operation, seeking an opportunity in a Supervisor/Manager role within an organization to motivate others, increase productivity, improve business unit process, new product development, employee retention and help influence change in the business bottom line.

Summary of Qualifications

21 years’ experience in Manufacturing Operations

Lean Manufacturing Certification - 5S / A B C Methodology

Experienced in TPM, OEE, WCM events.

Experienced in JDE, WM, AS400 management systems.

Experienced in staffing, training, motivating and evaluating personnel.

High-energy, self-starter with ability to establish and maintain an efficient and highly productive work force.

Productivity improvement, RMA analysis- 5 why’s and staff /team development.

Production Planning, organizational skills, team building and problem-solving capabilities.

APICS CPIM trained.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Professional Experience

Production Supervisor Plant City, Florida March 2020 – Present

Managed a team of 15 front-line associates and bulk tanker drivers’ production operations in a timely cost-effective manner.

Supervises the daily activities of a production area to ensure that volume, cost, waste, and quality standards are achieved.

Coordinates work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity.

Monitors production activity, identifies process problems, troubleshoots causes and develops solutions.

Work with management with improvements to improve efficiency or safety.

Coordinates staff training and on-boards new staff.

Administers the day-to-day tactical production control planning, scheduling, flow of materials, and monitoring to achieve goals and objectives for delivery dates, output quality, volume, cost, and optimization.

Oversees scheduling and the development of methods to allocate and control resources and materials effectively.

February 2015 – March 2020

Inventory Specialist / Purchasing Assistant Atlanta, Georgia

Responsible for scheduling and managing the resources and processes to maximize productivity. Responsible for directing, training, coaching and evaluating department personnel, supporting and leading continuous process improvement programs, safety and quality.

Lead directed and controlled the day-to-day delivery goals by optimizing efficiency of the operations to achieve the operating objectives as directed by the plant manager.

Uses reports, cycle counting and all other inventory management tools to ensure inventory is accurate and adequate to meet the needs of the plant and customer needs.

Managed the assigned production schedule to efficiently support the monthly quota providing hands on analytical and troubleshooting when encountering operational issues. Supported and lead continuous process improvement programs including JDE, WM, lean Manufacturing, and A B C Methodology, AS400, etc.

Investigates and resolves discrepancies in the inventory & eliminates the reasons for discrepancies in the inventory.

Coordinates and assists with all cycle counting.

Coordinates monthly inventory and yearend inventory.

January 2010 – February 2015

Production Lead Atlanta, Georgia

Supervised and coordinated activities of workers engaged in operating machines to mix and blend materials to make batches of cements, grouts, mastics, and cleaners used in the tile and stone industry; and packaged all products.

Insured that correct formulas and finished goods shop packets are provided to the batch makers and packagers per the production schedule, and that the production process is completed according to established standards and procedures.

Developed new procedures and updated existing procedures as needed.

Managed / Lead a team of 25 front-line associates’ production operations in a timely cost-effective manner.

Motivated the team with “On Floor Presence” to meet daily goal with quality standards.

Performed root cause analysis on quality complaints (RMA’s) – utilizing fish bone and a 5 why’s matrix - lead to developing / implemented corrective action plan to eliminate the root cause. Motivated associate to achieved bottom line measurable results – utilizing the OEE board – Top 5 matrix - cost/unit, safety, quality, on time delivery and productivity.

Perform strategic planning and forecasting; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; resolve problems; and address staffing needs.

Coached, trained, and provided concise and clear direction to all direct reports to meet job responsibilities, and optimize productivity.

Maintained a visible ON-FLOOR PRESENCE to ensure safety PPE, productivity, quality and address all employee issues in a timely manner. Drove lean initiatives throughout the workforce. Performed manufacturing operational strategies, evaluated manufacturing trends, critical measurements and distribution of resources.

Implemented and maintained preventative maintenance programs, and equipment (TPM). Prepare and Conducted Monthly Safety Meeting for all production employees.

Trained forklift drivers on new RF scanners system to improve warehouse inventory.

Supervised and coordinated activities of workers engaged in operating machines to mix and blend materials to make batches of cements, grouts, mastics, and cleaners used in the tile and stone industry; and packaged all products.

Education/ Training/Awards

Associate degree Network System Admin (DeVry)

WCM Training

TPM Training

5’s Certified

Drugs and Alcohol –Reasonable Suspicion Training

2008, 2009 Employee of the Year

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