Production Supervisor Lab Technician
Resume:
Arthur Sever
Wheeling IL *****
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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