Arthur Sever

Wheeling IL *****

224-***-****

Profile

Experienced Production Supervisor/Manager with over 30 years on 700 Ton Cincinnati

Milicron presses within a multi-layer injection plastics manufacturing environment. Excels in

taking appropriate corrective measures to improve efficiency levels, minimize downtime and

reduce interruption of production schedules. Ability to build relationships, credibility, and trust

within the workforce and mobilize department to rally around common goals. Enjoys the

opportunity to guide and direct others toward success.

Strong math skills

Coach and develop operators

Excellent leadership and training skills

Practice and maintain safe work environment

Green Belt

Kizan Teams

Professional Experience

Flextronics “Flex” 05/19 - 04/22

Production Supervisor/Manager

60 direct reports while working with all production departments to insure the

next phases of the operation has parts to continue their work. This was medical so

quality and documentation were at very tight tolerances.

Conducting meeting on the floor, and in the conference rooms, were a daily event.

Helped diagnose machine issues with process techs and maintenance.

Analyzed data to see where our most pressing needs for improvement were.

Moved to Texas for 10 months

Berry Global Woodstock IL 05/18 - 08/18

1st shift Supervisor and Production Manager duties

30 direct reports along with monitoring employees on 2nd and 3rd shifts

attendance and payroll.

Realigned the floor for safety, production and 5s

Geka, Elgin IL

Supervisor 04/2017 – 12/2017

Hot stamp machines

25 direct reports

Waters of America, Woodridge, IL 08/2013 –04/2017

Supervisor, Line Lead

Major involvement in starting new production line

Troubleshoot blow molder/filler process problems

Maintain a 90%-line efficiency

Develop procedures and checklists

Developed grading system for employee performance

Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production

methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.

Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or

grievances.

Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.

Portola Packaging, Batavia, IL 2012 – 08/ 2013

Supervisor Plant Closed

Continually and successfully maintain a safe working area for all employees

Supervise and schedule 10 to 15 people per shift to achieve optimum production levels and

manage labor costs.

Assess breakdowns and assign proper personnel as needed, to return equipment online

and maintain production schedules.

Troubleshoot and process presses to ensure cycle time, cavitation, maintenance/safety of

equipment.

Operate Husky, Van Doran, Krauss and Sacmi compression molding machines for

processing needs.

Helped design, implement, and maintain a 5s program in assigned area.

Assess personnel on strengths and weaknesses to build a stronger team and assign tasks

according to employee ability to carry them out safely and successfully.

Investigate, determine, and address root causes for ongoing issues on the floor and

presses.

Create daily shift production report containing data and information on various metrics

needed to make appropriate production/scheduling decisions moving forward.

Silgan Plastics, Woodstock, IL 1985 - 2012

Process Specialist Technician

Position began as Lab Technician and progressed through various roles in production.

Part of a team which developed a vacuum system for hopper resin saving the company

$20K annually.

Developed a ram timing process to purge machinery in a reduced capacity, saving the

company $40K.

Established process controls and maintained certified molding processes.

Interpret data and apply corrective measures as required to achieve desired outcomes.

Maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, and timing processes for optimum efficiency.

Successfully collaborate with engineering department to develop new and improved tooling

Comply with GMP standards.

Troubleshoot problem jobs for maximum efficiency and minimum scrap levels.

Provide daily direction to operators to maintain safe and efficient operation of processes.

Trained new employees in site procedures and standards in a lead man position.

Develop and deliver safety training modules and JSA for area specific hazards.

Apply math calculations, prepare reports, keep records, and deal effectively with other

people.

Communicate/work with foremen on all shifts to ensure the machines are producing

efficiently.

Change pumps, motors, and valves; set-up and program machines for various tooling sizes.

Trouble shoot/correct hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical problems and set up presses

Education/Training/Software

Oracle Gain Seeker Windows Microsoft Office SAP

Elgin Community College, Elgin IL, - welding, mathematics, business

McHenry County College, Crystal Lake IL – plant electrical/hydraulics training

Vickers Hydraulics training center, Troy, MI – 2 weeks training

Fanuc Robotics Center, Addison IL – Program Training

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