Edgar J. Ta’Bon
Edgar J. Ta’Bon
Sumter, SC *****
*.*****@*******.***
Objective
To obtain a supervisory position commensurate with my experience and knowledge of leading people and producing the desired results in a manufacturing environment.
Management
Management professional experienced with success in leading large diverse work groups in a high volume and fast paced environment. Versed in CNC, Brake Presses, Punches, Stamping, Sheering and Foaming. Proven safety record with over 10 years with no lost time accidents. Proven ability to get to the root cause of complicated problems and develop permanent solutions with a keen understanding of the relations between shop floor activities and profit.
Professional Experience
BCA (Bicycle Corporation of America). 2021 to 2022
Operation Supervisor/Supervisor Trainer
• Supervised the wheel build department /warehouse
• Setup and assigned training classes using Pryor learning for new supervisors
• Trained new forklift drivers on the proper use and maintenance of forklifts
• Trainer for forklift and hand powered lift trucks
• Exceeded Quality goals for the department
• Conducted detailed performance reviews for all associates
• Regularly exceeded production goals despite a high temporary employee turnover rate
• Help managed entire plant in absence of Plant manger
• Chaired departmental communication meetings on safety, quality, production, and general plant information
• Schedule PM on all equipment in the department
Meritor 2018 to 2020
Production Supervisor/Maintenance Supervisor
• Supervised 165 associates over two shifts in two departments
• Exceeded Quality goals in each department( Corp. Quality award)
• Conducted detailed performance reviews for all associates
• Completed 545 days with no recordable accidents or injuries with 165 associates
• Regularly exceeded production goals despite a high temporary employee turnover rate
• Managed entire plant in absence of Plant manger
• Chaired departmental communication meetings on safety, quality, production, 5S and general plant information
• Schedule PM on all equipment
• Schedule shift assignments for the maintenance personnel
• Ordered parts for the department and plant
IFA Rotorion
Production Supervisor 2016-2018
• Supervise production in for 3 departments that include two paint lines, two assembly processes
• Complied day to day figures to report to management
• Maintained attendance and vacation records using Kronos
• Conducted detailed performance reviews for all associates
• Ensured 5S standards are in compliance
Otis Elevator (UTC)
Production Supervisor 2014 to 2016
• Facilitated production process for 3 departments with 30 associates: Assembly, Punch, Brake Press and Benders, set several production records
• Complied day to day figures for end of shift report to management
• Maintained attendance and vacation records (ADT)
• Ensure safety policy and procedures adhered to
• Ensure Quality procedures adhered to
• Coached temps with initial attendance challenges
• Reported production pass down to all in management meetings
• Coached and discipline associates for performance and or attendance challenges
• Scheduled 1st and 2nd shift machining operations daily to meet daily production schedules
Porters Fabrication 2013 to 2014
Production Supervisor
• Supervise production for 2nd shift over 35 associates 4 departments
• Complied day to day figures to report to management
• Maintained attendance and vacation records manually
• Ensure safety policy and procedures adhered to
• Ensure Quality procedures adhered to
• Coached temps with initial attendance challenges
• Coached and discipline associates for performance and or attendance challenges
• Reported production pass down to all in management meetings
• Supervised production on 1st shift that included 3 lasers, 3 CNCs, 3 brake presses, up bender and assembly and packing operations.
Faurecia 2012 - 2013
Interior Systems
• Supervise production in for 3 departments that include milling, punch machines and a assembly line
• Complied day to day figures to report to management
• Maintained attendance and vacation records using Kronos
• Conducted detailed performance reviews for all associates
• Ensured 5S standards are in compliance
• Check hourly rate due to the plant being a JIT supplier
Hengst of North America, Camden, SC 2009 - 2012
Filtration Automotive Manufacturer
Responsibilities: responsible for all aspects of leading the teams as their Supervisor. Ensure production quality is met on a consistent basis.
Supervisor
• Facilitated production process for 3 departments: Assembly, CNC, and HDEP with over 30 associates
• Complied day to day figures to report to management
• Ensured 6S standards were in compliance
• Ensure Quality process maintained for zero defect and on time shipments
Scotsman Ice Systems 2007 - 2009
Supervisor
• Facilitated production process for 3 departments: Assembly, Stamping, Sheering and Foaming with over 40 associates, set several production records
• Maintained attendance and vacation records using Kronos
• Trained associates on 5S and TPM
• Started several new product lines
• Chaired departmental communication meetings on safety, quality, production, and general plant information
Invista, Lugoff, SC 2006 - 2006
Supervisor
• Supervised a team of 50 associates
• Created, Updated, and maintained weekly reports for Managers
• Conducted safety
• Conducted weekly audits
• Implemented annual reviews for supervised associates
Bosch Braking Systems, Sumter, SC 1982 - 2005
(800-employee automotive chassis components manufacturer)
Production Supervisor
• Supervised 115 associates in three departments: weld area, wheel cylinder assembly, and 15 CNC machines
• Conducted detailed performance reviews for all associates
• Completed five years with no recordable accidents or injuries with 115 associates
• Regularly exceeded production goals despite a high temporary employee turnover rate
• Trained temporary personnel to quickly reach production to achieve safety standards and quality goals
• Selected to lead several Customer Task Forces that worked directly with customers to determine the root cause and solve quality problems
• Managed entire plant in absence of General Manufacturing Supervisor
• Chaired departmental communication meetings on safety, quality, production, and general plant information
Master Vac Production Supervisor
• Wrote Master Vac Booster repair manual – QS 9000
• Responsible for repairing all boosters failing testers/adjusters
• Supervised 92 associates (9 production lines)
Unit Business Team Leader
• Responsible for 3 shifts of production including 7 injection molding and 2 CNC machines
• Led injection molding through first QS 9000 audit with
• Developed a pull system that eliminated $3,000,000 of premium moves
• Recognized by corporate management for reducing scrap from 20% to 9%
Military
I am a veteran who proudly served four years in the United States Air Force.
Skills
Certified Forklift Trainer·Basic Electricity · TPM · High Impact Presentation · QS 9000 Internal Auditor Training · Employee Solving problems Refresher Training · Total Quality Leadership II Training · Allied-Signal Total Quality Leadership Training · Sheffield CMM set-up Training · Strong communication skills (written and oral) · Workplace Violence Training · ISO 14001 · CIP (Continuous Improvement Processes) · Strong leadership skills · 6S Standards · Hazardous Communication · Kronos · EIW Training(Employee Involvement Workshops) · SMED Training(Single Minute Exchange of Dies)
Education
South Carolina Real Estate School, Columbia SC
US Air Force Fuel and Management School
Central Carolina Technical College
, SC 29154
*.*****@*******.***
Objective
To obtain a supervisory position commensurate with my experience and knowledge of leading people and producing the desired results in a manufacturing environment.
Management
Management professional experienced with success in leading large diverse work groups in a high volume and fast paced environment. Proven ability to get to the root cause of complicated problems and develop permanent solutions with a keen understanding of the relations between shop floor activities and profit.
Professional Experience
Meritor 2018 to Present
Production Supervisor/Maintenance Supervisor
Supervised 165 associates over two shifts in two departments
Exceeded Quality goals in each department( Corp. Quality award)
Conducted detailed performance reviews for all associates
Completed 545 days with no recordable accidents or injuries with 165 associates
Regularly exceeded production goals despite a high temporary employee turnover rate
Maintained attendance and vacation records using Kronos
Trained temporary personnel to quickly reach production to achieve safety standards and quality goals
Managed entire plant in absence of Plant manger
Chaired departmental communication meetings on safety, quality, production, 5S and general plant information
Schedule PM on all equipment
Schedule shift assignments for the maintenance personnel
Ordered parts for the department and plant
IFA Rotorion
Production Supervisor 2016-2018
Supervise production in for 3 departments that include two paint lines, two assembly processes
Complied day to day figures to report to management
Maintained attendance and vacation records using Kronos
Conducted detailed performance reviews for all associates
Ensured 5S standards are in compliance
Otis Elevator (UTC)
Production Supervisor 2014 to 2016
Facilitated production process for 3 departments with 30 associates: Assembly, Punch, Brake Press and Benders, set several production records
Complied day to day figures for end of shift report to management
Maintained attendance and vacation records (ADT)
Ensure safety policy and procedures adhered to
Ensure Quality procedures adhered to
Coached temps with initial attendance challenges
Reported production pass down to all in management meetings
Coached and discipline associates for performance and or attendance challenges
Scheduled 1st and 2nd shift machining operations daily to meet daily production schedules
Porters Fabrication 2013 to 2014
Production Supervisor
Supervise production for 2nd shift over 35 associates 4 departments
Complied day to day figures to report to management
Maintained attendance and vacation records manually
Ensure safety policy and procedures adhered to
Ensure Quality procedures adhered to
Coached temps with initial attendance challenges
Coached and discipline associates for performance and or attendance challenges
Reported production pass down to all in management meetings
Supervised production on 1st shift that included 3 lasers, 3 CNCs, 3 brake presses, up bender and assembly and packing operations.
Faurecia 2012 - 2013
Interior Systems
Supervise production in for 3 departments that include milling, punch machines and a assembly line
Complied day to day figures to report to management
Maintained attendance and vacation records using Kronos
Conducted detailed performance reviews for all associates
Ensured 5S standards are in compliance
Check hourly rate due to the plant being a JIT supplier
Hengst of North America, Camden, SC 2009 - 2012
Filtration Automotive Manufacturer
Responsibilities: responsible for all aspects of leading the teams as their Supervisor. Ensure production quality is met on a consistent basis.
Supervisor
Facilitated production process for 3 departments: Assembly, CNC, and HDEP with over 30 associates
Complied day to day figures to report to management
Ensured 6S standards were in compliance
Ensure Quality process maintained for zero defect and on time shipments
Scotsman Ice Systems 2007 - 2009
Supervisor
Facilitated production process for 3 departments: Assembly, Stamping, Sheering and Foaming with over 40 associates, set several production records
Maintained attendance and vacation records using Kronos
Trained associates on 5S and TPM
Started several new product lines
Chaired departmental communication meetings on safety, quality, production, and general plant information
Invista, Lugoff, SC 2006 - 2006
Supervisor
Supervised a team of 50 associates
Created, Updated, and maintained weekly reports for Managers
Conducted safety
Conducted weekly audits
Implemented annual reviews for supervised associates
Bosch Braking Systems, Sumter, SC 1982 - 2005
(800-employee automotive chassis components manufacturer)
Production Supervisor
Supervised 115 associates in three departments: weld area, wheel cylinder assembly, and 15 CNC machines
Conducted detailed performance reviews for all associates
Completed five years with no recordable accidents or injuries with 115 associates
Regularly exceeded production goals despite a high temporary employee turnover rate
Trained temporary personnel to quickly reach production to achieve safety standards and quality goals
Selected to lead several Customer Task Forces that worked directly with customers to determine the root cause and solve quality problems
Managed entire plant in absence of General Manufacturing Supervisor
Chaired departmental communication meetings on safety, quality, production, and general plant information
Master Vac Production Supervisor
Wrote Master Vac Booster repair manual – QS 9000
Responsible for repairing all boosters failing testers/adjusters
Supervised 92 associates (9 production lines)
Unit Business Team Leader
Responsible for 3 shifts of production including 7 injection molding and 2 CNC machines
Led injection molding through first QS 9000 audit with
Developed a pull system that eliminated $3,000,000 of premium moves
Recognized by corporate management for reducing scrap from 20% to 9%
Military
I am a veteran who proudly served four years in the United States Air Force.
Skills
Basic Electricity TPM High Impact Presentation QS 9000 Internal Auditor Training Employee Solving problems Refresher Training Total Quality Leadership II Training Allied-Signal Total Quality Leadership Training Sheffield CMM set-up Training Strong communication skills (written and oral) Workplace Violence Training ISO 14001 CIP (Continuous Improvement Processes) Strong leadership skills 6S Standards Hazardous Communication Kronos
Education
South Carolina Real Estate School, Columbia SC
US Air Force Fuel and Management School
Central Carolina Technical College