Production Supervisor Continuous Improvement

Nicholas Gray

Qualifications

Over Ten years Manufacturing Production Leader (Automotive, Machining & Welding)

Promotes and supports continuous improvement in the areas of manufacturing and inspection process methods and recommends improvements.

Assure work is distributed and employees kept on task while also meeting daily goals.

Manage daily work schedules for employees and ensure efficient product workflow.

Lean Manufacturing (5s & Cost Savings)

Metrics and trend analysis and reporting

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Kaizen

Work Experience

Production Supervisor

FPM HEAT TREATING - Cherry Valley, IL. April 2022 to May 2022 (Wasn't a good culture fit)

Monitor all employees on 3rd shift

Production Supervisor

Flex - Buffalo Grove, IL. June 2020 to September 2021

(Drove over 2 hrs. 1 way accepted opportunity during Covid)

Monitor multiple departments for all aspects on the night shift. Medical grade 3.

Production Supervisor

Ipsen Inc. (Welding Department) Cherry Valley, IL. October 2018 to October 2019 (Contract ended)

Monitored 8 - 10 employees on 2nd shift

Responsible for all aspects of the shop, i.e. safety, productivity, behavior, etc.

Production Supervisor

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors in Belvidere IL. September 2017 to September 2018 (Growth Opportunity)

Implemented LEAN MANUFACTURING PRINCIPLES

Supervised in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Utilized Kronos application for Payroll

Supervised 30 - 40 hourly employees

Responsible for attendance, behavior, quality, and productivity

Motivated hourly employees to build parts at rate (68 parts per hour)

Supervisor, Team Leader, and Operator

Chrysler 2009 to 2017 (Unstable company bought-out several times)

Worked within JIT, Lean/WCM Manufacturing experience

UAW environment

Supervised 55-62 UAW hourly employees.

Managing attendance, behavior, quality, and output.

Ensuring lineside material is stocked and production rates are kept at 68 jph (jeeps per hour)

Utilized CATS application for Payroll

Education

High school diploma Tidewater Community College

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