Heavy Equipment Assembly Worker

Marcus Smith

**** ***** **, ******** **, *****

815-***-**** *****@****.***

Professional Objective

Obtain a Production Manager position. I hope to provide sound leadership and guidance for those I lead while, improving the working environment and profitability of my employer. I will do this by stressing my experience in manufacturing leadership, successfully building diverse cross functional teaming environments, and employing the analytical, organizational, and strategic planning skills I have developed through the years of education and experience.

Key Accomplishments

Supervised, managed, and led all aspects of manufacturing operations including assembly workers, shipping & receiving, materials, and maintenance. I have allowed workers to develop “ownership” and provide more input into the production process; scheduling task, completing jobs, safety requirements, using their experience and intelligence to perform their jobs at a higher level.

As a key member of TQM team, I was instrumental in creating a quality assurance manual and for training shop employees in its use.

Professional Experience

Magna Exteriors Belvidere Rivian (11/2021 – Present)

Production Manager for Rivian which consist of 32-55 team members, 3 Team Leaders, 2 Robot Techs, 2 logistic Drivers, 1 Quality Tech

Managed and directed all aspects of Rivian operations, including coordinating work schedules, instituting policies, procedures, conducting evaluations and disciplinary measures.

Constantly monitored production KPI’s to maintain targets. Improve input/feedback process with assemblers, thereby improving productivity.

Worked closely with launch team to develop, implement, and monitor detailed operating plans to optimize workflow in a new launch environment involving significant changes every month

Coordinated with Engineering team to initiate and implement process improvements that increased productivity and reduced costs.

Trained, supervised, and coached Team Leads. Promoted team members to new positions of challenge and responsibility to foster career development.

Work closely with warehouse staff, using forklifts and other heavy equipment, always maintaining strict adherence to safety guidelines.

Magna Exteriors Belvidere Lift-gate Assembly (12/2019 – 11/2021)

Production Manager for Lift-gate Assembly which consist of 35-50 team members, 6 logistic operators and 3 Team Leaders.

Directed product shipments through cross-functional collaborations with manufacturing to ensure on time deliveries.

Assigned team leaders to different jobs based on their skill level and potential. Cross training Team Leads and manpower led to increased production, quality and avoided worker monotony.

Align all support and production objectives to build a one-team approach for shared success measures

Treat all employees and co-workers with respect and in accordance with Magna’s Code of Ethics and consistent with A leaders Core Values

Magna Exteriors Belvidere Fascia Assembly (3/19/2018 – 12/2019)

Production Manager for Fascia which consist of 60-70 team members and 4 Team Leaders

Initiate and direct activities toward the development and implementation of employee training with the objective of increasing job knowledge and safety in the facility.

Align all support and production objectives to build a one-team approach for shared success measures

Initiated weekly team meetings with subordinates to answer questions and give feedback regarding problems and concerns of workers.

Provide overall direction and define priorities for Fascia personnel to assure their ability to cost effectively complete production goals and control overhead cost

Treat all employees and co-workers with respect and in accordance with Magna’s Code of Ethics and consistent with A leaders Core Values

Adient (Formerly Johnson Controls, Inc.) (9/2012 – 2/2018)

Production Supervisor for a team of 60 employees

Managed daily production function on production line

Direct workforce in accordance with the organization’s policies

Responsibilities include training and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems

Coordinating production workflow in a new launch manufacturing environment involving continuous significant changes

Responsible for providing counseling, coaching and training for production employees which ensures highly trained and qualified workers

Responsible for establishing and maintaining excellent safety and 5’s practices by implementing efficient and acceptable practices

Addressing CBA concerns through dialogue and dispute resolution processes

Trained as a shift superintendent to provide production support for and leadership for 130 plus employees, hourly and salaried.

Faurecia Automotive Exteriors, Belvidere, IL (07/2011 – 08/2012)

Operations Supervisor 2nd Shift

Managed and directed all aspects of plant operation, including coordinating work schedules, instituting policies, procedures, and conducting evaluations and disciplinary measures.

Constantly monitored production reports to maintain targets. Improve input/feedback process with assemblers, thereby improving productivity.

Coordinated production workflow in a new launch manufacturing environment involving significant changes every month.

Chrysler LLC/Belvidere Assembly, Belvidere, IL (01/2006 – 05/2009)

Team Leader 2nd Shift

Directed and supervised 8 to 36 assembly team members to ensure quality and timely completion of work orders, delegated corrections as necessary, and conducted TQM inspections.

Coordinated and conducted training of staff to ensure efficient equipment operation.

Accountable for maintaining compliances with safety standards and EPA regulations.

Consistently achieved and surpassed performance objectives.

Chrysler LLC/Toledo Machining, Perrysburg, OH (03/1998 – 01/2006)

Lead man 2nd (02/2001-01/2006)

Directed and supervised assembly workers, including maintenance of safety requirements and production levels.

Implemented and maintained training in production, tools, safety, and policy and procedures.

Assembly Worker/ Team Leader 2nd Shift (03/1998- 1/2003)

Worked effectively in a very fast-paced environment, always meeting extremely

demanding deadlines, and working overtime as required.

Education and Training

B.S., Business Administration, Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA

OSHA 10 HR General Industry Training

Magna Factory Concepts (MAFACT) Corporate Training

(References available upon request)

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