Resume

MICHAEL C. AUGER

**** ***** ***** ***** • Concord, North Carolina 28027

704-***-**** • adv7rf@r.postjobfree.com

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Production and Operations leader with a demonstrated record of exceeding productivity and quality goals, turning around underperforming units, and driving bottom line profits. 25+ years of progressive experience managing Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Safety within fast-paced manufacturing environments. Aggressively recruited throughout career due to outstanding productivity.

• Verifiable strengths in designing, improving processes and work procedures in support of continuous improvement.

• Well-versed in all aspects of production including inventory management, quality improvement, safety programs, waste reduction, scheduling, and maintenance.

• A firsthand leader that creates a positive winning environment, able to mentor and inspire staff to peak performance. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SEARS HOLDING: Store Backroom Support • Concord, North Carolina • Sep 2020- Feb 2021 Fill online orders, unload trucks, customer pick-ups and assemble items. (Store closed in February 2021) EARLY RETIREMENT, Conducted Handyman work, part time job and personal projects • Aug 2017- Present HANDYMAN: Remodeled bathroom, kitchen, landscaping, paint, carpentry, miscellaneous plumbing and electrical. FMC LITHIUM, Manufacturer of Lithium Hydroxide • Bessemer City, North Carolina • Jan 2017- July 2017 Salts Shift Supervisor: Direct shift operations in the manufacturing of Lithium Hydroxide for use in high quality batteries. Responsible for the safe production of products while keeping elevated levels of quality. DART CONTAINER, Forming of plastic cups and lids • Randleman, North Carolina • Jan 2016- Aug 2016 Thermal Forming Shift Supervisor: Direct 100 personnel in the operations of Thermal Forming processes on shift. These 15 processes include material room, extruder, forming, trimming, inspection and packaging of plastic cups and lids. Primary accountabilities are directing scheduling team members, ensuring rates and quality standards were achieved.

• Initiative-taking in developing plans for supporting the processes mechanically to improve reliability PHARR YARNS, Twisting of polyester / nylon for carpet industries • Clover, South Carolina • Apr 2015-Dec 2015 Cabling Shift Supervisor: Direct 30 personnel in the cabling of polyester and nylon for the manufacturing of carpets. Maximized thru put, efficient changeovers, maintenance, and quality control and training. DAY & ZIMMERMANN, Provider of Maintenance & Projects • Greenville South Carolina • Sep 2012- Jul 2014 Operations Manager: Provide maintenance support at chemical facility for an extruder process. Goal was to develop a plan for Maintenance Support, prepare the process for a mothballing period and aid in any process problem solving.

• Implemented Tab Ware system which found all equipment in the process, inventoried spare parts, suppliers and set up Planned / Preventative Maintenance program. Developed plans for a scheduled mothballing. VERTELLUS CHEMICALS, Manufacturer of specialty chemicals • Greensboro, North Carolina • Apr 2002- Jun 2010 Process Team Leader: Commanded shift operations, ability planning, and production. Supervised, trained, and motivated 8 direct reports. Oversaw batch initiation and documentation, equipment maintenance, waste reduction, quality assurance, and inventory control through SAP.

• Devised and deployed core process improvements to maximize batch size and processing rates while taking a leading role in the efforts to rework off spec products and manage hazardous waste by products. NEWCO FIBRE, Process textile waste for reuse • Charlotte, North Carolina • Nov 1997- Apr 2001 Sorting Manager: Supplied decisive leadership and direction for knitted and fiber textile waste operations. Directed a team of 60 staff members in the receiving, sorting, processing, packaging, monitoring, and maintaining compliance with strict quality and safety guidelines. Recruited, hired, evaluated, and disciplined employees.

• Credited with increasing processing rate from 150 lbs. /person-hour to 385 lbs. /person-hour. Accomplished by applying best practices, planning, organization, and flow of products to workers. CRANE & CO. FINE PAPERS, Manufacturer of high-quality papers • Dalton, Massachusetts • Jun 1974 to Oct 1997 Raw Material Processing Supervisor: Managed and coordinated 35 operators and all aspects of raw material processing, production scheduling, safety compliance, inventory control, and quality assurance. Earned reputation as top performer, consistently exceeding safety and productivity goals. Key contributor to achievement of ISO 9002 Certification. Drove successful startup of new technology.

• Spearheaded 300% capacity improvement which saved having to spend an approved $23 million earmarked for new plant construction. Increases were mostly due to better operating procedures and equipment modifications.