B Shift Production Supervisor
Resume:
GEORGE TURNER
Grovetown, GA *****
*********@*****.***
Assembly management in the automotive field. Seasoned to follow and enforce both lean and 6S principles. Analytical, organized and a resourceful professional with a positive team playing attitude.
* Motivating teams to hit targets.
* Time keeping and overtime management of hourly associates.
* Speaking and working with auditors to keep and obtain future business.
* Problem solving (using both 8D, A3 and PMP processes)
* Ensuring the customer has a quality part in a timely manner.
* Working with all departments to eliminate down time at the customer. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Production Supervisor B Shift
AFL Telecommunications LLC-Duncan, SC
January 2022 to Present
* Responsible for OA of 10 production lines.
* Confirmed payrolls for all hourly associates on the shift.
* Schedule and manage 6S projects throughout the plant.
* Coach and counsel hourly employees on the shift.
* Update monthly spread sheets to track KPI for B shift.
* Ensure product gets to customer in a timely manner. Production Coordinator A Shift
Plastic Omnium-Greer, SC
January 2020 to December 2021
Responsible for reduction of RMU, scrap, cost of production area.
* Ensured compliance with corporate and division HSE objectives and requirements.
* Ensure parts are produced according to customer specifications and requirements.
* Take part in the implementation of the plant progress, plan encouraging staff involvement through the specific follow-up activity.
* Lead daily production meetings, adjust resources according to changes.
* Audit times of 395 indirect employees and confirmed payroll and overtime management.
* Implemented and followed through with the efficiency of corrective actions.
* Participated in the daily, weekly and monthly meetings of production unit, defining plans for short and medium activity including new product launch.
* Managed the assembly area internal organization.
* Managed the team to include organization, objectives, discipline and mindset of associate development all according to department and project requirements.
* Required to maintain a high level of maintenance and cleanliness in assembly area.
* Proposed operating budget and then deliver the agreed budget.
* Provided appropriate support on new programs development in relation with program development team.
* Supported and acquired the knowledge to deploy best practices.
* Put in place effective visual management.
Assembly Management, A/B Shift
Brose NA-Spartanburg, SC
January 2018 to December 2021
Responsible for assembly management and the collection of data for daily as well as weekly KPI's and the presentation to the management team.
* Worked with maintenance on issues to find the root cause to increase availability on assembly lines.
* Confirmed payrolls for all hourly associates.
* Overseen utilization of staff and the migration of skilled workers to key areas to optimize production.
* Collaborated with receiving and production personnel to review inventory levels determined shift demands in production that would limit materials and supplies on hand.
* Coached team on 6S and lean principles to minimize cost and maximize profit. Operations Supervisor A/B Shift
Draxelmaier-Spartanburg, SC
January 2016 to December 2018
* Worked with the project team and launched G01 G02 IP and glove box foaming processes.
* Confirmed payroll of all hourly associates within my area. With overtime management.
* Launched B Shift with minimal retention and surpassed production goals by 30 percent.
* implemented/ enforced 6S, STW, and TPM discipline to maximize output and eliminate injuries.
* Created schedules in APD for 75 hourly employees and cushioned the impact of retention of hourly employees.
Production Management A/B Shift
FEC-Chattanooga, TN
January 2014 to December 2016
* Handled minor HR issues and logistical issues on A/B shift.
* Confirmed payroll of hourly associates.
* Launched the BSUV exhaust systems for VW.
* Worked with the team to bring up FEC certification from 25 percent to 68 percent.
* Managed both maintenance and quality team.
Operation Supervisor A Shift
FEC-Spartanburg, SC
January 2013 to December 2014
Responsible for producing emission systems for VW and BMW.
* Collaborated with receiving and production personnel to review inventory levels determined shift demands in production that would limit materials and supplies on hand.
* Ensured product is shipped in a timely manner.
* Confirmed payroll for hourly associates.
* Production planning
* Interviewing and hiring of production employees
* Coached and counseled employees
Production Supervisor, B Shift
MAGNA International INC.-Fairforest, SC
January 2012 to December 2013
* Deployed spot audits and root-cause analysis including remedial actions.
* Implemented/ enforced 5S, STW, and TPM disciplines.
* Confirmed payrolls for all hourly associates. With overtime management.
* Resolved customer complaints by collaborating with engineers to identify causes of issues.
* Reduced overall scrap by 40%
* Created and made weekly team schedules for hourly employees.
* Reduced overtime and increased OEE on B shift by 30%
* Managed root cause failure analysis investigations in response to safety and equipment failures
* Counseled and coached employees (5 lines/ 40 employees)
* Proven track record in training and motivating teams to improve overall productivity and performance. Production Team Leader B Shift
Benteler Automotive Corp.-Duncan, SC
January 2004 to December 2012
Production responsibility for a Tier 1 BMW supplier with 84 assembly tech., 5 Line coordinators, 1 control engineer, 1 IT specialist, 3 maintenance tech., 1 quality engineer and 2 quality tech.
* Improved overall production on B shift from 70% to 98% OEE.
* Implemented/enforced 5S, STW, and TPM disciplines.
* reduced scrap on all four lines by 60%
* Helped launch E71 and E72 program for BMW.
* Confirmed payrolls for all hourly associates.
* Reduced over time by 40%
* Demonstrated proven track record in training, mentoring and motivating teams to improve overall productivity and performance of 97 employees.
Education
Dorman High School - Spartanburg, SC
2001
Skills
• Manufacturing
• Production management
• SAP Supply Chain Management
• Inventory management
• Mechanical knowledge
• Manufacturing facility
• Supervising experience
• Conflict management
• Maintenance
• Lean manufacturing
• 5S
• Production planning
• ISO 9001
• Plastics injection molding
• Warehouse management
• Continuous improvement
• Assembly
• Supply chain
• SAP
• Leadership
• Team management
• Human resources
• Mentoring
• Program management
• Analysis skills
• Interviewing
• Payroll
• Customer service
• Product management
• Math
• Computer skills
• Communication skills
• Management
• Lean
• Time management
• Supply chain management
• Project management
• Root cause analysis
Awards
Being Fauricia initiative to improve PDP adherence June 2015
Certifications and Licenses
Safety, health, program management
August 2008 to Present
Aerial Lift Certification
Supervisor & Team leader
November 2008 to Present
Instructions in associates
December 2006 to Present
EE fundamentals program
January 2016 to Present
LP1 module 1: leading myself
June 2018 to Present
Pre LP: communication with impact influence without Authority February 2017 to Present
Operational system
March 2016 to Present
Proactive response to active shooter
February 2020 to Present
Train the trainer
September 2007 to Present
EMS learning
June 2021 to Present
Driver's License
March 2023 to March 2026
Forklift Certification
July 2023 to July 2024
Six Sigma Green Belt
Assessments
Mechanical knowledge — Proficient
September 2021
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Proficient
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