Production Supervisor Inventory Management

David Stiles

Experienced Manager

Jefferson, OH *4047 *************@*****.*** +1-440-***-****

To seek employment in Management where my strong work ethic will be utilized.

Willing to relocate to: Las Vegas, NV

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Production Manager

Masco Cabinetry - Middlefield, OH

January 2018 to Present

•Assign and coordinate work, assist with employee selection, review employee performance, resolveemployee issues and administer company policies in assigned department.

•Coordinate and direct the activities of the department to maximize productivity and minimize costwhile maintaining quality and promoting safety, plant housekeeping and employee morale.

•Ensure all job-related accidents or injuries are reported and documented by those responsible, andtake appropriate corrective action in an expeditious manner.

•Recommend equipment upgrades, staffing adjustments, and process modifications.

•Inspect product to verify product standards and specifications are met.

•Provide technical and behavioral coaching and development to employees.

•Manage and drive departmental performance measures articulated in the Manufacturing OperatingSystem (MOS), including visual controls and provide regular progress reports to management.

•Track absenteeism and timekeeping in Kronos.

•Participate in continuous improvement projects to reduce material and labor costs.

•Lead green belt recertification for all employees in department to include training on updated 8D andImprovements events.

•Accountable for all aspects of ISO 14001/QMS compliance within assigned area.

Project Manager

Exal Corporation - Youngstown, OH

March 2015 to December 2017

PROJECT MANAGER

Pilot program to Introduce building blocks for Lean Manufacturing.

Leading the Operational Excellence team using Operational Excellence principles, tools, methods, and techniques, to support and achieve OEE goals, improved performance, and decreased cost.

Leading the development of OPEX team members in the manufacturing principles of best practices using Lean strategies.

Defined the current condition of the pilot lines to identify what opportunities there are to immediately improve OEE.

Develop a list of opportunities to assign action plans with specific tasks including due dates and weekly updates. Use current data history that clearly identifies top factors that impact waste.

Create a plan to include long term sustainability and future milestones that aligns with corporate goals.

Review and revise action plan design to improve waste that directly impact operations and financial goals.

Provide a next phase framework for OPEX implementation that includes training, coaching, supporting team members to drive OPEX methods, techniques, and procedures, including daily management, problem solving, TPM/OEE, 5S, visual management, and A3 improvement plans.

Using these tools will develop team members that can lead and facilitate continuous improvement using train the trainer technique.

Leading and coaching Team Members to determine what additional support is needed at the supporting group level.

Use OPEX to help identify and implement improvement opportunities, for current skill levels.

Pilot the program to implement best practice, OPEX, Change management to implement standards for additional plants in the organization.

Communicate progress, Learning lessons, successes, and areas of opportunity to improve weekly.

Maintain OEE and compile, analyze, and report metrics of improvement with Proven documented results.

Facilitate continuous improvement methodology to develop strong working relationships with all levels of the organization.

Production Supervisor/Production Manager

Kennametal - Orwell, OH

June 2011 to February 2015

Influences employees within function to enable decision making.

Contributory to department's financial goals as defined in work tasks.

Ensure that maintenance, safety and security in area of responsibility are performed at levels satisfactory to Corporate, Local and Federal policies.

Supervises direct labor within a defined work area or shift, in a manufacturing or assembly function with the intent of achieving defined goals such as daily and monthly output schedules, quality levels, etc.

Monitors safety, productivity and efficiency. Ensures workforce is properly trained.

On a day-to-day basis, leverages resources within area of accountability to execute plan.

Primary accountability for the performance of: Function within a business unit and/or own work.

Provides input into creation of execution plan and updates to plan based on changes in strategic direction.

May provide input in creation of execution plans to supply strategy. Primarily executes tasks in support of department goals.

Works under clear objectives, within defined procedures and processes. Has some discretion regarding work methods.

Ensure adherence to corporate policy and procedures

Achieve business objectives within set parameters (budget, targets etc.)

Identify and monitor performance indicators that measure how well the group is supporting the plan.

Plan, maintain and communicate production, manpower, quality to achieve the plan

Builds a performance-driven culture through PPM, succession planning, execution of reward systems and talent development

Lean Manufacturing, Green Belt TM, Safety- Working on Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Champion Kaizen events, kept a tracking system to stay on track for completed dates and report out schedule.

Production Supervisor

Wek - Myers Industry - Jefferson, OH

October 2008 to June 2011

Train, develop, and evaluate subordinates as well as administer any necessary disciplinary/corrective actions.

Maintain a high degree of quality management and continuous improvement in every facet of the operation.

Manage and enforce all procedures and measures necessary to maintain inventory accuracy and the integrity of the quality management system.

Create and maintain a safe, secure, and sanitary work environment.

Document and implement processes that support the operational goals and quality management system.

Help establish and drive the achievement of all Production and Warehouse Operations goals, including quality, delivery and profitability.

Generate and implement an effective operations plan that meets the needs of clients, owner/ shareholders and employees.

Coached, supported, and developed a diverse team of talent consisting of 30 team members.

Developed 5S program and trained all employees on the 5S system. Developed a track method to post progress

Production Supervisor

King Luminaire - Jefferson, OH

September 2007 to October 2008

>Achieved Leadership qualities and abilities for effective supervision of employees.

>Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.

>Knowledge and ability to insure a safe industrial work environment. >Evaluated production cost, scheduling and adhered to quality requirements >Training, Mentoring and Evaluation of employee performance.

>Documented and advised all management staff of new developments as and when they occurred.

>Directly involved in achieving Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness and Cost goals.

Tow motor, Shipping and Receiving.,

Supervisor/Team Leader

International Paper/Mohawk Papers - Ashtabula, OH

April 1998 to June 2007

*9 years of Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, 7 years as a Shift Supervisor. *Knowledge of manufacturing operations systems, best practices, processes, High Performance work teams and technology.

*Achieved operational results and the ability to accomplish work through delegation and teamwork.

*Coached, supported, and developed a diverse team of talent consisting of 26 team members. *Trouble-shoot and effectively problem-solve issues and implemented solutions to prevent recurring problems.

* Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within and between shifts.

*Effective time management, project management, and organizational skills.

*Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports, in order to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production outputs.

*Effective communication skills (written, verbal, active listening) and professional behavior.

*Performed the essential functions of production operators work processes and equipment if needed.

Education

Certification in Business Management Lean

ACJVS - Ashtabula, OH

Lean Green Belt in business

Kent State University at Ashtabula - Ashtabula, OH

Supervisory Training in Business Management

Kent State University at Ashtabula - Ashtabula County, OH

DDI Training in Business Management

Kent State University at Ashtabula - Ohio

High school diploma or GED

Skills

•Lean manufacturing

•Manufacturing

•Microsoft Dynamics Navision

•Analytics

•ISO 9001

•Workday

•Succession planning

•Lean management

•Analysis skills

•Microsoft Excel

•Shipping & receiving

•Microsoft Powerpoint

•Warehouse experience

•Supervising experience

•Supply chain

•Six Sigma

•Continuous improvement

•P&L Management

•Quality systems

•MRP

•Leadership

•Labor cost analysis

•SAP

•ERP systems

•Quality management

•Kaizen

•ADP

•Business analysis

•Project management

•Microsoft Office

•Production planning

•Kronos

•Project planning

•Change management

•Root cause analysis

•Performance management

•Warehouse management

•Project leadership

•Microsoft Access

•Clamp truck

•Process improvement

•Forecasting

•Data collection

•Quality assurance

•5S

•Microsoft Project

•Procurement

•Lean Six Sigma

•Purchasing

•Management

•Time management

•Warehouse distribution

•Production management

•SharePoint

•Microsoft Word

Awards

Quality Improvement

2014

Decreased quality remakes/ holds by 5% PPM. Improvement project for Lean Six Sigma. I was the Facilatator.

Cost Saving Analysis Award

• One point five Million dollars saved Facilitator CSA Award

Certifications and Licenses

PMP

CPR/AED

Six Sigma Certification

Assessments

Management & Leadership Skills: Impact & Influence — Highly Proficient

July 2019

Adapting leadership style to accomplish goals using rational or emotional appeal. Full results: Highly Proficient

Management Fit — Expert

November 2020

Measures the traits that are important for success in management positions Full results: Expert

Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution — Highly Proficient

December 2020

Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals

Full results: Highly Proficient

Workplace safety — Highly Proficient

January 2021

Using safe practices at work

Full results: Highly Proficient

Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

Groups

Free and accepted Master Mason

2000 to Present

Additional Information

Certifications:

Fork Truck/Clamp Truck Operator

Shipping and Receiving

First responder/First Aid certified /AED

Maintenance Experience:

1.Predictive/ Preventive

2.Parts ordering /Stocking levels

3.Hands on /day to day repairs on machines.

KRONOS attendance tracking:

1.Daily /weekly attendance tracking

2.Vacation Scheduling

3.Coaching/Discipline

CERTIFICATION:

1.C2 Contracting and Confronting,

April 2011 - April 2011

Perspective View Akron, OH

2.Supervisor Certification

December 2009

Kent State

3.Coaching Job Skills

Improving Work Habits

Supervisor Certification

March 2009

Kent State

4.Resolving Conflicts

Supervisor Certification

December 2008

Kent State

5.Continuous Quality Improvement:

Supervisor Certification

December 2008

Kent State

6.5S for Manufacturing

OSHA General Industry Safety and Health

January 2011

Ashtabula County Vocational School

7.Ergonomics Training for Supervisors and Managers

August 2010

D&G International

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