Production Supervisor Manufacturing Manager

OBJECTIVE: To lead and mentor an existing management team by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and daily continuous improvement activities to guarantee success.

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE:

Allegiant/Belcan Consulting June 2019-Present

Senior Operations and Maintenance Consultant

Lead assessments and developed bids for various types of Manufacturing facilities throughout the United States (Mainly Aerospace, Automotive)

75% Travel

Operations Manager (EVBP) June 2014–June 2019

Nissan North America (Smyrna)

Responsible for the day to day operations within the Electric Vehicle Battery Plant

Accountable for 17 salaried employees and 150 hourly employees

33% reduction in headcount due to continuous improvement projects

Built a sustainable maintenance program that resulted in a less than 2% BDR

Meet all monthly and yearly KPI’s for the plant 3 years in a row

Achieved CMRP Certification and have continued to maintain for 7 years

Rated above average on yearly performance reviews throughout my entire career

Established a culture of accountability, respect and trust with all employees and work groups

Zero Lost Time Accidents due to Safety being number one daily

Tire and Wheel Section Manager May 2012 – Present

Nissan North America (Smyrna)

Responsible for the day to day operations within the Tire and Wheel Department

Accountable for Production and Maintenance salaried and hourly personnel

3 production supervisors, 3 maintenance supervisors, 1 maintenance engineer, 1 process engineer, 1 quality supervisor, and 33 hourly employees.

Hired and Developed a completely new staff

Implemented TPM throughout the Tire Wheels Area

Implemented Fusion to decrease downtime

Installed processes to eliminate existing quality issues with TPMS psi failures

Director of 2009 – May 2012

Perfect Equipment Inc., Murfreesboro, TN

Responsible for the management of plant operations by directing daily activities consistent with company goals, objectives and policies

Accountable for Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Materials Management

Five distinct wheel weight product lines and distribution to over 2200 OEM and aftermarket customers

20 Stamping presses that produced weights and weight clips

Implemented a manufacturing accountability program that has increased productivity by 25%, improved first time quality by 15% and reduced total processing cost by 20% while utilizing a team approach with common goals and objectives among all management groups

Leading the implementation of automating all manufacturing processes

Headcount reductions of 25% in a two-year time period

Manufacturing Manager July 2005 – January 2009

Perfect Equipment Inc., Murfreesboro, TN

Accountable for the day to day manufacturing processes

Responsible for a team of 6 supervisors and 200 hourly employees

Developed a completely new management staff

Conducted daily operational availability meetings to assure the effective utilization of manpower, machines and materials with the objective being to maximize production output

Maintained a 70%-80% OEE plant wide

Responsible for the planning, moving and reestablishment of all manufacturing and shipping operations to a new facility

Lead Production Supervisor February 2003 – July 2005

Perfect Equipment Inc., Murfreesboro, TN

Responsible for 60 hourly employees

Increased efficiency 15% by implementing lean practices

Responsible for the training and implementation of team concepts

Production Supervisor February 1992 – February 2003

Mahle North America (Tennex Industries)

Responsible for Injection Molding and Stamping Department

15 hourly employees

56 Injection mold machines, one 200 ton transfer stamping press, and assembly equipment

220 ton – 1000-ton presses

Accountable for efficiency gains, cost reductions, quality, safety, and morale

JIT parts for OEM customers

Participated in numerous equipment and manpower analysis for the purpose of implementing standardized work practices and improving process flow

Designed and implemented a kanban system for molding materials

EDUCATION: Middle Tennessee State University, 1990 - 1992

REFERENCES: Excellent references available upon request

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