Mechanical Engineering Continuous Improvement
Resume:
ALFRED E. JOHNSON, JR.
************@*****.***
Phone: 864-***-****
Mint Hill, NC 28227
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Management professional with mechanical engineering/process engineering background and a career record of success in leading and improving operations, throughput and productivity in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to manage diverse groups, build high-performance teams, and implement continuous improvement, lean, and change management initiatives.
Respected, hands-on leader and turnaround specialist, with resourceful, effective problem-solving, goal-setting, and "firefighting" skills. Quickly identifies issues, develops cost-effective solutions, and executes the tactical action plans to achieve quality, productivity, and performance objectives. Communicates effectively across all organizational levels and departments.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
General / Operations Management
Mechanical Engineering
Cost / Quality Management
Engineering Economy
Design-to-Production
Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing
Training / Coaching
5S Implementation
Team Building / Leadership
Robotic Devices
Jomar Enterprise Software
Troubleshooting Strategies
Space / Capacity Planning
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, University of Phoenix.2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering Technology, South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC, 1989
Certificates: Industrial Technology / Electro-Mechanical (A/B/C); Greenville Technical College, Greenville, SC, 2004
National Honor Society
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cooley Group, 2012 – Present, Lancaster, SC
Production Supervisor
Ensure production line is making acceptable quality products
Expedite all changeovers and utilize best practices for proper methods. Die Clean Changeover and Full Line Changeover success of 100% to improve time standards.
Monitor Open Orders and Production Schedule to coordinate 100% on-time to schedule
Track line performance and efficiency by daily production report
Improve and maintain line uptimes by working closely with maintenance on known issues and resolutions, as well as properly coordinating line personnel to optimize line performance
Ensure all material and compound transactions and receipts are properly processed in Jomar – drive to 100% transactional integrity for all shop orders and take responsibility for monitor and accuracy
Drive 5S and VFM improvements throughout the plant
Conduct cycle count and audits of inventory (WP, Compound and Consumables) and perform root cause analysis of variations
Train and develop all departmental associates to all aspects of the department practices and procedures
Manage department operational expenses and labor budget to strive for cost improvements year over year
ALFRED E. JOHNSON, JR.
********.*****@*****.***
Phone: 864-***-****
9820 Candlehill Drive
Mint Hill, NC 28227
Monitor and track waste streams and push to reduce waste and scrap.
Shaw Flooring (formerly Anderson Flooring), 2009 – 2011, Clinton, SC
Supervisor – Manufacturing
Completed management rotations through all areas of the plant and served as Relief Supervisor; permanently assigned to finishing department
Managed team of 55+ employees; scheduled work assignments, established production and shipping priorities, and conducted employee performance evaluations across multiple departments
Spearheaded turnaround of safety issues; implemented 5-minute “Safety Huddle” prior to each shift to increase awareness and solicit ideas to improve safety; decreased accidents from 2-3/week to almost zero
Successfully led teams of former federal/state prisoners hired through corporate employment initiative; overcame unique challenges and maintained open communication to identify issues before they escalated
Reduced costs, eliminated injuries, and increased safety by implementing automated system utilizing robotics; saved jobs by ensuring all employees were redeployed to other areas
Decreased turnover and cost of training forklift drivers by developing and implementing training manual
Developed employees by identifying training needs and ensuring training was completed
Maintained required records for regulatory compliance; prepared and distributed reports to management
Prevented waste and controlled expenses by tracking inventory, production, material costs, and quality
Ensured quality and compliance with product specifications by inspecting finished goods
Trelleborg, (formerly Reeves Brothers, Inc.), 2006 – 2009, Spartanburg, SC
Manufacturer of printing blankets and lifesaving products (i.e.: slides for airplanes and automotive airbags)
Manufacturing Supervisor
Managed, trained, coached, and led 75 to 80 employees in across 2 manufacturing lines
Turned around underperforming group; increased production, quality, and company revenue by cultivating a team-driven environment focused on achieving team goals and corporate objectives
Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing and production
Ensured all production and safety goals were achieved, implemented preventive maintenance program to improve uptime and increase throughput
Boosted employee morale and dedication to excellence after it was learned the slide used to rescue passengers in the “Miracle on the Hudson” jet crash was manufactured by the team on Trelleborg night shift
Hitachi Electronic Devices USA, 1992 – 2006, Greenville, SC
Production Supervisor- 1993-2006
Monitored start-up/shutdown and preventive maintenance of equipment achieve production and throughput objectives; performed and documented regular quality checks/tests and prepared daily reports
Managed 50-member team, including team leaders, maintenance staff, electrical engineers, welders, and production workers
Increased production by as many as 500 units per shift and eliminated bottleneck by implementing pallet program that ensured adequate number of pallets to meet production requirements
Eliminated 6-month backlog of rework; increased throughput, reduced scrap and increased floor space
Trained Main Seal operators and set-ups; monitored performance and adjusted equipment to meet production requirements
Set-Up Operator - 1993-1995 – Promoted to Team Leader
Avoided costs of up to $10,000 per hour by performing ongoing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and averting production line shutdowns
Managed and documented machine breakdowns in main seal process area
Monitored and adjusted equipment as required by production and cleared off the rejection line
Cart Maintenance Set-Up Operator, September 1992-1993 – Promoted to Set-up Operator
Maintained and repaired exhausting carts to increase productivity of the exhausting process
Conducted troubleshooting electrical, mechanical and pneumatics to identify and resolve malfunctions
Performed quality checks as required by specifications to ensure productivity
Prior Experience, 1989 – 1992: Mechanical Engineer, ABB Traction, Inc.
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