Production Operations Manager Supervisor
Resume:
William L. Gephart
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Operations Supervisor American Zinc Products September 2019 – July 2020
Organized and directed Melt/Casting Department for $380M annual manufacturing operation devoted to reclaiming and reintroducing zinc to the world market.
Managed manufacturing efforts in the anchor position of the production process, as final input before product reached the customer.
Created or approved SOPs for any production related process, reported KPIs and manufacturing results.
Responsible for personnel hiring, training, discipline and performance reviews.
Focused on safety, training, manufacturing and continuous improvement.
General Manager February 2019 – July 2019
Production Manager Nefab September 2017 – February 2019
Opened and managed specialty packaging manufacturing facility. Responsible for implementation and management of manufacturing, training, safety, purchasing, quality, shipping and P/L.
Paid hands-on attention to all personnel interviews, hiring and career development.
Developed and utilized KPIs for productivity, quality, safety and on-time delivery tied to a measured CIP.
Directed monthly inventories at three warehouses.
Worked directly with engineers, vendors, customers and sales developing products, pricing and sourcing.
Developed policies and procedures for installation and use of Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP.
Implemented and managed ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
Production Supervisor Coveris November 2009 – May 2017
Managed 100 employees in the 24/7 manufacture of high performance injection molded plastic packaging.
Directed operations across all departments to meet production goals.
Responsible for training, evaluation, discipline and implementation of continuous improvement projects.
Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems, robotics, automations, and vision systems.
Successfully completed Paulson Training Modules and RJG Training.
Operations Manager Blue House Soaps August 2005 – October 2009
Managed small manufacturing and specialty retail business with gross annual sales of $250,000.
Responsible for raw material purchasing, production and packaging of finished goods.
Combat Engineer, Legal Specialist U.S. ARMY/ARNG April 1989 – August 2006
NCO responsible for Battalion level office management and personnel actions. Squad Leader and Section Sergeant Combat Arms. Advised Commanders of their authority under The Uniform Code of Military Justice. Organized training in dynamic environments under adverse conditions. Schools included Primary Leadership Development.
Operations Manager PBA Architects November 2000 – July 2001
Performed CFO duties including management of Financial Reporting and Human Resources. Introduced health care and profit sharing benefits proposals, directing their implementation.
Project Manager ACS/First USA Bank May 1997 – December 2000
Coordinated projects for applicant tracking and in-house payroll processing. Introduced KRONOS time keeping system. Developed policies and procedures for employee recruitment, attendance monitoring, payroll production, affirmative action policies, and Department of Labor audits.
Education
Juris Doctor, California Western School of Law, San Diego, CA 1997
Special course work in Business Organizations, Product Liability, Employment Law
Bachelor of Science, Business Management, Newman University, Wichita, KS 1993
Associate of Arts, Business Administration, Cowley College, Ark City, KS 1992
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