Skilled production Supervisor.

Chad A. Lawson Production Supervisor

************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/chad-lawson-8a238385 513-***-**** Batavia OH, 45103

A results-driven Production Supervisor with more than 10 years of experience overseeing production and manufacturing environments. Highly skilled in managing day-to-day operations, including personnel scheduling, product quality, and workplace safety, and assessing current processes to identify improvement opportunities. An adept leader and mentor capable of encouraging the implementation of industry best practices, enforcing compliance with company and government rules and regulations, and developing solutions to increase overall productivity and efficiency. An experienced and innovative professional with the ability sustain production momentum by employing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

Areas of Expertise include:

Strategic Planning & Forecasting

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

Workplace Safety

Inventory Management

Quality Control Standards

Project Management

Preventative Maintenance

Continuous Quality Improvement

Performance Management

Operations Management

Staff Training & Leadership

Work Prioritization & Scheduling

Production Management

Supply Chain Management

Problem Resolution

Lean Manufacturing

Employee Engagement

Continuous Improvement

Professional Experience

Multicolor Corporation August 2018 - Present

Production Supervisor

Oversee operations and daily activities for 25 Finishing Employees. Monitor and enforce plant and safety standards, ensuring compliance in all production areas. Coach, cross train, and build a happy cohesive, teamwork, quality minded culture. Controlled all shop floor operations from 5S implementations and KPIs, to facilitating daily Tier 1 and 2 board meetings. Handled all personnel processes including training, coaching, staffing and addressing disciplinary as needed. Improved manufacturing processes and product quality by employing Continuous improvement methods in conjunction with lean manufacturing practices. Collaborated with Engineering and cross-functional project teams to produce quality labels for: Procter & Gamble, Church & Dwight, Kraft, Hormel, Colgate Palmolive and many other top tier customers.

Key Contributions:

Improved OEE 25% by cross training all my employees to perform important tasks for daily production. Also implemented a tag and relief system to ensure that certain lines could always run if needed.

Coached and built a very good team through building a teamwork, quality minded culture by setting my expectations, following up on those expectations and being fair and respectful to my team.

Helped plan with Engineering and implement a brand-new layout of work cells for the entire finishing area to improve work flow and ease of use for the employee.

Bosch Automotive Steering LLC April 2017 – August 2018

Production Supervisor

Oversee operations and daily activities for 90 frontline employees, and five team leaders. Monitor and enforce plant and safety standards, ensuring compliance in all production areas. Direct multiple production lines for a tier one supplier providing service to high profile manufacturers such as Chrysler, GM, Honda, and Volkswagen. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production quality for steering assemblies. Manage personnel rotations, schedules, and backup coverage to meet production targets.

Key Contributions:

Consistently meet or exceed company KPIs in production and OEE.

Successfully launched the newest line of products for Honda, introducing the biggest Bosch Steering launch to-date.

Takumi Stamping October 2016 - April 2017

Production Supervisor

Managed a production environment comprised of 85 employees, four Team Leads, and six Sub-Leads. Collaborated with Engineering and cross-functional project teams to produce quality automotive parts for Toyota and Subaru as a Tier One supplier. Controlled all shop floor operations from 5S implementations and KPIs, to facilitating daily meetings on SQDC boards. Handled all personnel processes including training, coaching, and addressing disciplinary issues as needed. Improved manufacturing processes and product quality by employing Continuous improvement methods in conjunction with lean manufacturing practices.

Key Contributions:

Realized a 15% increase in production following the implementation of a lunch/break rotation which streamlined processes and improved personnel availability.

Overhauled team morale, improved employee retention, and eliminated staffing concerns by providing an open-door policy allowing employees to voice their opinions about processes, upcoming changes, and existing rules and regulations.

Thyssen Krupp Bilstein September 2014- November 2016

Team Lead

Directed all activities including production, daily schedules, and personnel, providing ongoing support for maintenance calls, and air ticket escalations. Conducted training and development sessions using J-Qual kiosk training boards and monitor team performance for potential advancement opportunities. Enforced quality control standards to ensure products delivered to customers remained in full compliance with company quality standards. Employed the company’s 5S methodology to uphold the Bilstein standards. Managed the Operations Review Sheet to monitor product and process design, inventory, lead times, and any associated policies.

Key Contributions:

Managed the launch of the Toyota TRD and shock systems and monitored feedback to ensure product quality and reliability.

Facilitated a department move to a new building site and collaborated with Engineers on layout and flow using Value-stream maps.

Honeywell September 2007- February 2014

Production Manager

Controlled the daily operations of the T.C.I area, enforcing safety protocols and preventative measures to minimize hazards in the workplace. Developed and implemented manufacturing performance standards and monitored effectiveness to adjust for future targets if needed. Developed processes to enforce safety, increase productivity, and promote quality, ensuring products remain in compliance with company regulations. Managed team workload to drive improvement through training and professional development. Identified process improvement opportunities and submitted recommendations for management review.

Key Contributions:

Improved OEE by 70%, in a brand-new Product work cells, by eliminating the packaging inside the cells and collaborating with shipping to ensure the logistics team implemented the new process. Increased production from 150 pieces a week to 750 pieces.

Served as an integral contributor in the re-design of cell layouts and production flows of the building.

Glendale Place Nursing Home Oct 2006- Aug 2007

Maintenance Supervisor

Managed maintenance for the entire facility, performing routine checks to ensure system and equipment functionality, and responding to maintenance calls for potentially hazardous situations. Performed a daily checklist and scheduled preventative maintenance on all equipment. Handled all outside vendor relationships and contractors, including performance reviews, and contract negotiations.

Key Contributions:

Assigned maintenance and cleaning crews to specific jobs and verified conformity to the standards of safety and building regulations.

Education & Training

Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Design Cincinnati State - Cincinnati, Ohio 3.7 GPA

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