Chip

Ferrell

Managing with Integrity

Owner of safety, quality, and delivery. With a background in change management and Lean Six Sigma, I have established Coordinates with scheduling and production manager to ensure all work orders meet CAP dates. Eliminates waste by managing staffing, maintenance, material flow, and continuous improvement. Point of contact for scheduling, quality, design change, engineering, and shipping. Developed and implemented Key Performance Metrics to monitor production performance. Owner of P&L and cost saving initiatives.

Established reliable workforce through leadership and accountability. Strong emphasis on plant cleanliness.

Excellent at making difficult decisions throughout the day when problems arise to keep the plant moving toward goal. Implementation of 5s evaluation to determine efficient equipment use and processes. Collaboration with IT team to design new work order formatting and processes to improve production. Design of new workstations to improve workflow and created new processes for visual management. Recruiting, on-boarding, and training of four new positions, including production clerk, grinder operator, maintenance technician, and bilingual administrative assistant. Developing growth opportunities for staff and establishing processes for performance improvement planning. a culture of honesty, integrity, and collaboration. I increased production efficiencies and on-time delivery of product from 15% to 80% in six months. I accomplished improved efficiencies and delivery metrics through:

Production Manager

Main Street Checks 2017 - 2019

Created floor plan and transition of production from Birmingham plant to Disaster Recovery Site at Pelham, AL. Facilitated machine start up and the introduction of two new products to the facility once established. Created Project Management process to monitor production flow, identify constraints and resolve issues using root cause analysis. Developed procedures including a scoreboard for tracking live metrics, SOPs, and KPIs to track progress to goals.

Recruited, trained, and evaluated team of over 50 production workers, including two production supervisors. Conducted performance improvement planning to ensure professional development and highly motivated teams. Established a culture of honesty, integrity, and collaboration. Collaborated closely with variety of departments, including IT, Engineering, Finance, and Executive teams. Led all aspects of operations and production. Brought production teams from 66% efficiency to a 98% on-time delivery of products.

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2124 Larkwood Drive

Birmingham, AL 35226

Plant Manager

American Lumber 2019 - Present

Certifications + Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Green Belt Change Management Specialist

Project Management Essentials Certified, Management and Strategy Institute E.S.D. Certified

Journeyman Electrician I, IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies Specialist O.S.H.A. experienced

Experience working in a bilingual environment with conversational Spanish. Production Supervisor

Blox Medical Modules, LLC 2015 - 2017

Planned production by scheduling and assigning personnel, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, and reporting results.

Maintained personnel through recruiting, selecting and training employees. Trained staff and performed evaluations, including implementation of performance improvement plans. Managed multiple facets of production and trades, including framing, dry wall installation, plumbing, electrical, and tile.Analyzed data for manufacturing information and requests. Maintained safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures. Production supervisor for a highly complex assembly line, consisting of 50 employees with a variety broad and diverse skill sets. Production Supervisor

Hubbell Power Systems 2012 - 2015

Recruited, on-boarded, and trained team members.

Developed professional growth opportunities for staff and established processes for performance improvement planning. Planned production by scheduling and assigning personnel, establishing priorities, and analyzing production performance records and data.

Created and revised systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel systems.

Ensured safe work environment by educating and directing team members on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources.

Maintained compliance with established policies and procedures. Responsible for staff and production goals of Electronics and Steel Fabrication departments. Industrial Electrician

MMR Group 2007 - 2012

Read and interpreted drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications with a focus on industrial sites such as power plants, automotive manufacturing, and refineries. Conducted preventive maintenance programs.

Shipping Clerk

EBSCO Media 2005 - 2007

Responsible for verifying accuracy of records, including manifests, invoices, and orders. Prepared work orders, bills of landing, and shipping orders to route materials.

Machinist

Altadis U.S.A.

Repaired, overhauled, rebuilt and assembled a wide variety of plant equipment, including a variety of cigar machines and modular assembly equipment and precision-built rolling machines. 2003 - 2005