Production Supervisor Team Leader

Mark Stessman

Production Supervisor Charlotte, NC 28278 *********@*****.*** 704-***-****

Experienced Manufacturing Team Leader brings a combination of strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate team workers. Possesses a strong understanding of workplace safety regulations and ensures staff always follows standards. Brings many years of experience and holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management.

Work Experience

Production Supervisor

Northrop Grumman – Charlotte, NC

October 2022 to April 2025

Supervise employees in crystal growth, crystal coating and precision fabrication processes.

Prioritize production schedule to meet customer shipping requirements.

Follow and enforce all company policies across all shifts.

Communicate any issues with other departments, sales and management.

Perform employee evaluations and recommend technicians for promotion.

Production Supervisor

BestCo - Mooresville, NC May 2020 to October 2022

•Supervise employees and production on two Print/Sort and two Bottling lines.

•Prioritize production schedule to meet customer demand and optimize efficiency.

•Follow and support all company policies including GMP.

•Write and conduct employee evaluations and correction actions.

Production Supervisor Kavo Kerr - Charlotte, NC September 2018 to May 2020

•Supervise 11 employees on the powder coat paint line and in the polishing room.

•Prioritize the painting of parts so assembly departments needs are met.

•Maintain staffing levels to meet production demand.

•Maintain attendance and vacation schedules to ensure coverage of critical positions.

•Complete weekly Kamishibai tasks and take part in Kaizen events.

Production Supervisor

Giti Tire - Richburg, SC

July 2018 to September 2018

•Supervise 19 employees on the Tread, Side Wall, Inner Liner and Apex extrusion lines.

•Monitor inventory and schedule production to meet demand of Tire Room.

•Maintain staffing levels to accommodate production levels.

•Monitor vacation schedules and attendance records.

•Monitor team member performance.

Production Supervisor

Wilbert Plastic Services - Belmont, NC September 2017 to July 2018

•Supervise 35 employees in thermoforming and assembly process.

•Prioritize mold change overs and ensure schedules are adhered to based on customer demand.

•Monitor machine and auxiliary equipment setups.

•Maintain staffing levels to accommodate production levels.

•Enter accurate production documentation for the shift.

Manufacturing Supervisor

Oiles America Corporation - Concord, NC August 2016 to August 2017

•Supervise 36 employees in multiple processes including coating, slitting, chamfering, stamping, roll forming, injection molding, inspection and assembly.

•Review staffing requirements and ensure vacation coverage across all shifts.

•Ensure prioritized work schedules are adhered to based on customer demand.

•Review internal and external customer complaints to determine root cause and corrective action.

•Monitor vacation schedules and attendance records.

•Ensure coverage for absent employees across all shifts.

•Supported the Continuous Improvement Process and Lean Manufacturing.

•Take part on Gemba walks and 5S activities.

•Perform semi annual performance evaluations.

Assembly Supervisor/ Warehouse Supervisor

Duff-Norton - Charlotte, NC June 2013 to August 2016

•Supervise multiple production employees in the assembly of mechanical and electro screw jacks and rotary unions.

•Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are followed and products meet customer specifications.

•Prioritize activities to meet customer requested delivery dates.

•Supported the Continuous Improvement Process and Lean Manufacturing

•Responsible for safety, quality, production, and inventory accuracy

•Ensured corrective and preventive actions for nonconformance

•Review production schedule for labor scheduling and product delivery

•Monitor team member performance

•Responsible for all time approval and vacation scheduling

•Administer performance evaluations Skills: SAP, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel

Production Supervisor Schaeffler Group USA - Fort Mill, SC June 2005 to May 2013

•Supervise 40 production employees in the manufacture of engine components.

•Provide operational guidance to all production associates to ensure production requirements are met and that quality specifications are adhered to.

•Prioritize activities to ensure manufacturing can meet deliveries to all customers.

•Supported the Continuous Improvement Process and Lean Manufacturing

•Responsible for safety, quality, production, and inventory accuracy

•Review production schedule for labor scheduling and product delivery

•Monitor team member performance

Skills: SAP, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, Power lifts/Forklifts

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Management

Appalachian State University - Boone, NC

Skills

•Lean

•TPM

•Lean Manufacturing

•Kaizen

•SAP

•Plastics Injection Molding

•5S

•CGMP

•Root Cause Analysis

•Manufacturing

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