Bernard A. Lane
Altamonte Springs FL 32714
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Skills and Abilities
• Resilient
• Excellent Communicator
Conference Speaker
• Problem Solver
• Detail-Oriented
• Adaptable
• Lean Six Sigma–Green Belt
• Management Experience
• OSHA & ISO Certified
• Dependable
• Leadership Development
• Corporate Trainer
• Team Player
Foellinger Rising Leadership Certified
Work History
Production Supervisor
American Axle & Manufacturing
Bluffton, IN
Directly supervises hourly associates and directs resources as required
Oversees the planning, scheduling, setup, and running of production activities
Manages the dispersal and distribution of materials for production
Maintains labor and material requirements to meet the daily production schedule
Oversees the work of production associates and coordinates with leaders of production support staff; communicates expectations and provides direction and training
Monitors work performance and provides feedback
Coordinates maintenance of production equipment
Oversees process control and quality process control
Supervises production associate outcomes by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining associates; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures
Maintains production processes by observing process volumes; recommending process adjustments
Completes production processes by monitoring progress; expediting material flow and work results; resolving problems
Improves process workflow by eliminating stoppages; analyzing delays; testing new methods
Records production by completing daily shift production reports; calculating yields and recoveries
Maintains process flow by communicating production status, requirements, and problems to next shift
Maintains working relationship with union, where applicable, by complying with the terms of the (CBA)
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy production process environment by adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns
Contributes to production process and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results
All other duties as assigned
Facilitator Career Academy - Blue Jacket Inc.
2826 S. Calhoun St. Fort Wayne, IN
46807 August 2017 – July 2022
Responsible for the facilitation and training of clients in developing soft skills for job readiness
Responsible for writing and developing curriculum to current industry standards
Manage 40 hr. curriculum for 2-30 students per cohort
One on one and group counseling sessions with clients, in various areas such as: conflict management, Group Dynamics, Career planning, personal & professional development
Classroom and on site job coaching, to aid in job retention
Maintain Case management for clients for nonprofit metrics
Interface with potential employers for job ready clients
Lead LTO & RAW Manager –
General Mills /Spherion
Fort Wayne, IN February 2015 – April 2017
• Provide Logistical/Technical Support for LTO, line leads and Management staff.
• Training and orientation for new drivers in various departments.
• Manage RAW department and staff training.
• Preform audit and inventory control over raw material.
• Perform bay analysis and correction for warehoused goods.
• Load and unload trailers both live and docked.
• Troubleshoot, support, and maintain production line machinery and equipment for live production operations.
• New product support and orientation for line lead and pick operators.
• Maintain paperwork and data entry on all orders for both inbound and outbound loads.
Fork Lift Operator –
Quincy Recycling
New Haven, IN March 2015 - June 2015
• Work with team to ensure quota is achieved.
• Load/unload semi-trailers.
• Observe all safety procedures.
Recycling & Safety Manager –
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Ashland, KY February 2013 - August 2015
• Managed 5 employees.
• Oversaw compliance with all OSHA and FBOP regulations.
• Perform and implement reports to ensure operation of equipment and procedures.
• Meet with safety staff and contractors to monitor, support daily operations.
• Train other safety personnel, in the standards and practices of the FBOP.
Pastor/Founder –
Destiny Covenant Christian Center Presiding Bishop - Covenant Life Alliance
Buffalo, NY August 2000 - January 2013
• Oversaw all ministries, finances, and administrative responsibilities.
• Provided spiritual and educational leadership for congregation.
• Build relationships within the neighborhood to ensure good community relations.
• Provide leadership and training for ministries and businesses within various communities.
• Facilitate conferences, training opportunities, and certifications for GED, and life skills.
• Function as liaison for local collage and universities, to provide educational opportunities to both collage bound students and “disadvantaged- late life learners”.
• Provide counseling training and guidance for parishioners, Pastors and leaders.
• Elevated to ecclesiastical position of Bishop and overseer 41 churches nationally.
Chief Information Officer - Williams Advanced Materials
Fort Wayne, IN April 1998 - May 2007
• Managed 26 employees located at various sites world-wide.
• Design and implement IT infrastructure to comply with growing business needs.
• Develop and implement IT standards and practices for growing business needs.
• Hire, assess, manage, and review all contractor services for corporate IT needs.
• Successful implementation and integration of SAP and Oracle MRP systems.
• Consult with sales and manufacturing staff, to meet with growing business needs and forecasts, by providing CRM solutions.
• Provided technical guidance for communication networks for partners and subsidiaries.
• Responsible for hiring and training IT staff and implementing training programs.
• Anticipated security threats; ensured data security, integrity, and reliability.
• Held weekly meetings with staff, and participated in monthly, quarterly corporate meetings.
• Extensive travel and training in the US and abroad.
• Maintain and implement budgets both corporately and locally.
• Multiple certifications: Lotus Notes – IBM Domino, Oracle, Novell, Microsoft, HP.
Education and Training
Honorary Ph.D. in Humanities, Kingdom of Heaven University, Fort Wayne IN
Foellinger Rising Leadership, Foellinger Foundation, Fort Wayne, IN
Ph.D. in Biblical Studies, Vision Bible College Clermont, FL
MA in Christian Education, Mid-America Bible College Oklahoma City, OK
Information Systems Management-Advanced Training Center Tonawanda, NY