Continuous Improvement Production Supervisor
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SUMMARY
RESULTS DRIVEN, EXPERIENCED, LOYAL SUPERVISOR WITHIN FAST PACED MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENTS. INSTRUMENTAL IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A $7 MILLION HIGH SPEED DYE RANGE. FLEXIBLE AND EAGER TO TAKE ON NEW RESPONSIBILITIES. PROFICIENT IN LEADING ASSOCIATES TO ACHIEVE COMPANY OBJECTIVES THROUGH BRAINSTORMING AND UTILIZATION OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT TEAMS. FOCUSED ON IDENTIFYING AND IMPLEMENTING LEAN MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES SUCH AS VALUE STREAM MAPPING - MUDA WALKS - 2 YEAR VISION PLAN TEAMS- TOTAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TO REDUCE COSTS AND MAXIMIZE PRODUCTIVITY. RESPONSIBLE TO MEET DEMANDING DAILY PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS OF BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS.
MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
2022- 2024 PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Great Dane LLC
207 Progress Road, Elysburg, Pennsylvania
Supervisor responsible for Safety, Quality and Productivity within a fast paced production environment.
Utilize behavioral based safety techniques.
Build in quality metrics with regard to defects made within the production process by developing root cause analysis to reduce or eliminate defects.Utilize layered process audits to identify bottlenecks and other issues that hinder the production flow.
Utilize layered process audits to identify bottlenecks and other issues that hinder the production flow.
2006- Present ARBY’S TEAM MEMBER
Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores
Mifflinville, Pennsylvania
Work in a fast paced food service environment meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
Responsible for preparing food orders as received from customers.
Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of work area and equipment.
Follow standard procedures with respect to sandwich assembly.
Follow cook schedule to prevent under and over cooking of items.
Ensure temperature logs are completed in a timely manner.
Ensure date labeling is complete on all packages including those open and not opened.
Follow cleaning schedules to ensure a clean working area.
Identify and report any unsafe working condition.
Ensure proper washing and sanitizing of dishes used to prepare orders.
2017- 2022 FABRIC PRODUCTION MANAGER
Nobel Biomaterials, Inc.
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Operated and supervised a safe and productive manufacturing process that specialized in the silver metalization of nylon fabrics.
Supplied fabric to the US Military and medical institutions across the United States.
Implemented Lean Techniques such as 5S Muda walks continuous improvement products including reduction of change over times with the metalizing process.
Assisted in Development of Standard Work documentation for all fabrics produced to enhance repeatability and consistency.
Increased efficiencies by 33% with the same amount of direct labor.
Maintained appropriate amounts of raw materials and fabric inventory control.
2000 – 2017 DYE HOUSE PRODUCTION MANAGER
Autoneum North America, Inc.
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Operated a safe and productive manufacturing department specializing in coloration of automotive carpet floor systems. Provided first time quality of every part produced to our customers.
Achieved a departmental 4 years without a lost time accident.
Assisted in leading our organization in obtaining the prestigious General Motors Supplier of the Year award for 15 consecutive years.
Obtained Q1 rating with Ford Motor Co. for outstanding overall performance.
Constantly participated in Continuous Improvement Projects to enhance productivity and manage waste within the dyeing process and throughout the plant.
Optimized raw material levels on a daily basis.
Instrumental in the development of a $2 million annual cost savings initiative by the addition of an in-line process chemical treatment to the carpet fiber resulting in 25-30% less dyestuffs used and dramatically increased machine efficiencies. Involved from day one to completion and implementation.
Member of a cross functional team that oversaw process improvements which aided in a cleaner water discharge and improved Biological Oxygen Demand with regard to the Dye House water effluent. Resulted in bringing us below the required environmental standard of the local and state sewer municipality for BOD levels and avoided paying any surcharges which had been as high as $5,000.00.
Implemented a Dyeing chemistry change within the dyeing process to lower dye bath pH thus using 10% less dyestuffs. This resulted in a $250,000 savings for the company in raw material spending as well as sending cleaner effluent to local water authority.
Took the lead in replacing dye raw material suppliers in 2012. This change resulted in an annual savings over $1 million dollars. This was an ongoing initiative as the dyestuff marketplace remains volatile.
Endeavored to build stronger relationships with all raw material suppliers and identified opportunities to become more competitive in the ever-evolving marketplace.
EDUCATION
Essential of Manufacturing Management
Rose Corporation
Work Measurements, Methods Improvements, and Cost Reduction Methods
Functional Manager
Penn State University
Strategic management techniques, Interpersonal Skills, Problem solving, Decision making
College of Textiles
Professional Education Program
NC State University Management Development Services
Textile Fibers - Fabric Presentation - Color science - Lab to plant dyeing correlation – Chemical finishing – Color and Dyeing Short Course
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke,PA
Studied Criminal Justice Program
Dallas School District
Dallas, PA
High School Diploma
187 Zenith Rd
Nescopeck, PA 18635
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SKILLS
Experienced Manager
Proven cost saver
Excellent safety record
Flexible
Welcome responsibilities
Teamwork leader
Goal oriented
Maximize productivity
AFFILIATIONS
AATCC Member of American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorist
INTERESTS
Landscaping
Weather watching
Baseball
Church involvement
Fishing
Hunting
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