Continuous Improvement Production Supervisor

Anthony Hooks

*** ****** ****** ****** ******, Georgia 30025 404-***-**** **.*********@*****.*** **.*********@*******.***

My Profile Objective:

Seeking a technical management position with leadership responsibilities including problem solving, planning, organizing and managing budgets to achieve the corporate goals. I am a growth-oriented and highly talented Manufacture leader with a strong background in Quality and Production, Continuous Process Improvement, and experience in leading team members, product promotion and marketing. I have 15+ years of experience in this field as well, with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Experience

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR GEORGIA PACIFIC MAY 2021 – PRESENT

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading a production department to work injury/incident free in a continuous manufacturing environment, consistent with Georgia-Pacific's management philosophy and framework

Responsible for supporting an approach to optimizing -the constraining process and machine centers

Facilitating team development and growth through effective communication and performance evaluations

Prioritizing work orders to address machine center functionality and optimize on equipment availability

Ensuring areas operate effectively and efficiently, meeting or exceeding benchmark & milestones

Utilizing work processes to effectively manage and facilitate good asset health through PM & PDM

Building employee commitment, ownership, and holding personnel accountable to meet those expectations

Facilitating team developmental growth by reviewing and evaluating personnel performance

Motivating and encouraging teams to positively contribute in their roles to capture long-term value for facility

Driving safety excellence through personnel involvement, ownership & accountability

Proactively identifying hazards and implementing appropriate mitigating strategies to improve safety capacity

Facilitating resolution to complex or chronic issues preventing equipment design

Owning data entry and accuracy compiled to create departmental reports

Experience in analyzing data to identify and eliminate waste, driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and other PC-based operations and maintenance software.

Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule

Experience working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) - SAP, MP2, Active Plant.

Continuous improvement, experience and/or education.

Knowledge of equipment servicing, planning/scheduling, supply chain management, mechanical maintenance, plant engineering, quality and processes and equipment.

PRODUCTION SHIFT MANAGER DART CONTAINER JUNE 2014– MAY 2021

Trophy Department: Thermo-Glaze Cup Division: Provide leadership to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the production floor. Set up shifts, coordinate work assignments and staffing to meet production needs. Participate and deliver continuous improvement initiatives to meet department goals for quality, product safety, scrap reduction, and inventory control and customer service. Will direct, train and coach production and support personnel. Coordinate lunch and rest breaks. Work with Quality Control Manager and Production / Plant Manager to ensure department needs are met. Ensure Company policies are followed and applied in an equitable manner. Responsible for following practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations that meet the company quality standards and serve the needs of our customers. This includes a commitment to the process of continuous improvement. Responsible for the planning and layout of work, assign, instruct, direct and assist employees. Responsible for ensuring the appropriate personnel maintain equipment, work areas, and departmental cleanliness while attempting to eliminate all safety related hazards. I ensured monitoring material supplies or equipment defects that may affect production. I also administering oral and written disciplinary actions and facilitating further disciplinary actions as needed. I also Supervised Quality control in the manufacture of raw foam materials. From raw material through manufacturing, our quality control program is integral to the process. As a dedicated process, quality control, and policies require numerous testing’s’, along with reports and verifications. Individually, every station requires a visual inspection after process, and everyone is empowered and encouraged to scrutinize both process and product to maintain the highest degree of product integrity and streamline production processes. I also manage the maintenance department. I provided a safe and mechanically sound working environment in the distribution and production area. I coordinate the daily activities of the maintenance department to ensure rapid response to departmental requests for repair or service. Develop and communicate action plans for improvement. Utilizes Productivity Improvement Plan process to identify areas for improvement and assists Plant Engineer in development of a measurement system. May I review inbound and outbound S&OP reports and assist in department planning; I adjust based on distribution center needs. I Plans daily production goals for department and Identifies obstacles to performance through floor observations. Reviews daily staffing plan of department/shift with other shift Manager; determines proper staffing level for shift or area of responsibility based on Production and logistics volume and departmental projects. Establishes work schedules based on preventative maintenance requirements. Conducts require sortation audits and analyzing results to determine appropriate system and/or personnel adjustments. I ensure that adequate training is provided for all maintenance department employees. In coordination with the safety committee, supports safety programs to reduce employee injuries. Partners with Plant engineer and Human Resources to ensure OSHA compliance; serves a back-up contact person for governmental agencies. I Maintains status reports on building and facility insurance documentation. I Assists Plant Engineer with department budget.

PRODUCTION SHIFT SUPERVISOR KIK/CHEMTURA/BIOLAB JUNE 2001– MAY 2014

Compression Department: Pool and Spa Division: Recruited to realign and lead technical group in managing products with accountability to increase customer satisfaction and reduce costs. I have implemented performance planning processes and procedures, Supervised and developed staff of 50+professional machine operators. Utilized Six Sigma toolset to establish the company’s core product at an industry benchmark quality level and springboard the launch of 2 new premium product lines (Silk Products) generating significant revenue growth. Motivated and direct workers throughout the process to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met. Work with upper management, Human Resources, Safety, Purchasing, and other departments to accomplish required tasks. Work with all subordinate leaders to develop/identify employees with promotion potential. Administer discipline and penalties. Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all policies/regulations. Maintain quality production with a continuous improvement philosophy. Ensure employees have proper training, tools, and materials that they need to carry out their duties. Responsible for the health and safety of subordinates. Represent management and the company in a professional manner. Ensure the integrity and confidentiality of personnel information and records. Hold the manufacture record in production department. Design production tooling that increase quality and production for more than 50%. Lower cost for department by 40% by utilizing personnel by cross training. Implementing “Poka Yoke” for the new designs which prevent assembly from committing mistakes even if they try to. Reduce labor through optimizing line layouts and eliminating equipment, reduce changeover times. Empowered a culture of autonomous continuous improvement where cells transformed into self-directed work teams. Responsible for Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Process Excellence (Lean & Six Sigma). Established ISO 9001 quality systems in manufacturing sites.

Education

CERTERFIED MANUFATURE SPECIALIST JUNE 2002 DEKALB TECHNICAL COLLEGE, DECATUR, GEORGIA

ADVANCE MATH, JUNE 1988 DEBORAH CANON WOLFE HIGH, SHOTER ALABAMA

Skills & Abilities

An Experienced team leader with the ability to initiate/manage cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects, and to deliver cost reduction using dedicated process.

Analytical thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills and strong electro-mechanical experience.

Strategic Planning, Execution, organizing and extensive New Product Development using Fast Cycle Time,

Excellence Personal Communication skills

Project management skills: Influencing, leading, negotiating and delegating abilities

Conflict resolution

Programmed PLC operated equipment per customer specification

Manage and performed preventative maintenance and equipment installation to detect defective/marginal components

Circuit wiring and troubleshooting

Adaptability and tolerant to stressed situations.

Calculated end of shift production totals, percentages, or other data at direction of Production/Plant Manager.

Coordinating new employee orientation, training, and evaluation.

Monitoring all necessary production supplies.

Assure compliance with all safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.

I also issued other tasks within the employees training and skills as directed by the Plant Manager.

Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process and the quality system.

Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels.

Verify the implementation of solutions.

Control further processing; delivery or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.

Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity related to product, process and the system.

PRODUCTION LEAD/ SUPERVISOR WILLIAM BROS. LUMBER CO JUNE 1992– MAY 2001

Provide strategic leadership and coaching to employees through a shared vision for the operation.

Develop knowledge systems and measurements that help the business make profitable decisions.

Effectively manage and advance all aspects of manufacturing – Safety & Health, Environmental, Reliability, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Yield, Compliance and Capital/Maintenance Investment

Manufacture or Produce Windows and Wood and Steal doors.

Identify, understand and adopt relevant best practices to advance faster than the competition

Develop, lead and coach teams for maximum engagement and participation in pursuit of objectives and goals.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities:

Ability to manage numerous multiple priorities and tasks effectively

Strategic as well as a tactical thinking and decision making

Effective verbal and written communication skills throughout all levels of the organization

Demonstrated ability to achieve results through others

Proactively innovative with a high sense of urgency, disciplined, accountable, proven good judgment and decision making, economic and critical thinking skills, and effective problem solving.

Other Skills:

Creative thinking and organizational skills

Effective listening skills

Decision making and negotiating skills

Determination and Diplomacy skills

Quality Management System

Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Customer Service

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Activities and Interests

Certificate: Leadership training for managers

Certificate: Building Leadership Capabilities

Georgia Work Ready Certificate #8M3J92V1YZ59 (Platinum)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Universal Supreme Council of the 33rd and last degree Inc. (Masonic Order) Fraternity

PERSONAL

Husband and Father of four. Devoted to a safe environment for all. My hobbies are basketball, coaching kids and teaching young kids and adults on matters of interest to all that is willing to learn.

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