Daniel Laughman

717-***-**** Dover, PA ***** addl9k@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/daniel-laughman-288ab7a6

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced, reliable, and results-oriented manufacturing manager. Expertise in production management, employee development, team-building and delegation, quality, and safety. Focus on organization, communication, collaboration, team-building within diverse employee populations, and continual improvement.

Technical Skills Include: Warehouse Management System software, ADP, Synchrono, and Microsoft Office

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Graham Architectural Production - York, PA 2007 – 2020

Production Manager

Oversaw production of high-quality windows.

Supervised and coordinated daily activities of a 52-employee department.

Earned Most Improved Safety award.

Managed departmental performance measures.

Conducted daily production reports and annual employee performance reviews.

Led conflict-management and accident investigation efforts.

Ensured accurate data management record-keeping using ADP and Synchrono.

Drove continual improvement in safety, quality, and productivity using:

oMetrics from Lareto and other analyses

oTargeted employee training, coaching, and professional development

oKaizen training and work environments

oThe 5Ss of Lean Manufacturing

Novapak - Manchester, PA 2003 – 2007

Production Supervisor

Monitored production of blow-mold plastic containers.

Co-Chaired Safety Committee.

Supervised a 12-hour rotating shift of 25 employees (packers/machine operators/maintenance crew).

Provided annual training of PP&E, Lock-out/Tag-out, Evacuation, and Fire Extinguishing.

Managed inventory control, ISO procedure updates, and Baan production reporting.

Coordinated production scheduling with sales team to meet all deadlines.

Held monthly meetings for team-building, improvement, safety awareness, and employee recognition

Fypon, Ltd. – Seven Valleys, PA 1995 – 2002

Production Supervisor

Monitored production of molded millwork.

Held multiple supervisory assignments to identify and rectify problems, improve function and efficiency, and ensure a smooth transition at a new facility startup.

Supervised an 8-hour shift of 70 employees

Oversaw manufacturing of $10 million of finished product

Collaborated with corporate engineering to develop new equipment and improve efficiencies.

Facilitated collaboration between maintenance and engineering to improve ergonomics within existing lines and reduce or eliminate problems in newly designed stations.

EDUCATION and TRAINING

Management Development Program for Supervisors - Penn State University, York, PA 2002

Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg, PA: 2005

Lean Manufacturing/Value Stream Mapping, 1.6 CEUs

Employer-Provided Training:

Sexual Harassment

Team-Building

Cultural Change

Effective Communication

First aid and CPR

Hazardous Material Handling/Disposal

Lean Manufacturing

Safety Training Operating Procedures (STOP)

ISO 9000

OSHA

CERTIFICATIONS

ISO Certified

30 Hour OSHA Certified

Forklift/Clamp Truck and High Lift Certified

CPR Certified

Lean Manufacturing Certified

Hazmat Certified

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office

Warehouse Management System software

ADP

Synchrono

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

United Way - Non-Profit Organization

Volunteer laborer restoring neglected areas of the community

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