Reasons for Match:
• Bachelor of Business Administration, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Mgmt., Associate’s degree-Business Mgmt., Marketing, and Related Support Services
• Plastics: Experience with Injection Molding (400Ton-7000Ton), Multi-Shot, and some experience with Stretch-Blow Molding and Fiberglass applications.
Products: Medical/Athletic Knee Braces & related parts, Tier-1 Class-A Automotive Interiors, Seat Belt locks, Dashboard products, and water/soda/juice Bottles
• As a Supervisor he’s currently responsible for leading 30-35+ production employees on 2nd shift but has previously been responsible for up to 120 employees on multiple shifts.
• Trained by industry experts to perform hands-on injection molding changeovers, Color Changes, Processing, troubleshooting using RJG Scientific Molding training, and loves sharing his hands-on knowledge with others.
• Consistently focuses on gathering and analyzing data to implement improvements using Lean/Six Sigma methods: 5S, Value Stream Mapping, JIT, Kaizen, KPI reporting, Kanban, and excels at getting employee buy-in on new or changes to existing process!
COREY BANKS
828 Edgewood Drive,
Desoto, Texas
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain employment using my extensive heavy industrial manufacturing experience, leadership abilities, deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles and Safety acquired over the past 15 years to advance my career and become a valued asset to a company.
FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY
Professional Manufacturing experience with high level of understanding of OSHA Safety standards, regulations, VPP regulations, and TS16949 procedures.
Worked in fast pace automotive manufacturing and heavy industrial environments with strong organizational, technical and interpersonal skills.
Trustworthy, Ethical, and Discreet. Committed to outstanding work habits.
Confident and poised with positive interactions with individuals at all levels.
Detail-oriented and resourceful in completing projects.
Impeccable 5-S skills with the ability to encourage teams to respect and adhere to 5S standards and Lean Manufacturing practices.
CAPABILITIES INCLUDE:
• Over 16 years Supervisory Roles in both Union and Non-Union environments.
• Metal Stamping, Blow Molding, Injection Molding, Assembly, Quality, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing.
• Communicates well within manufacturing environments
• Over 10 years professional experience with Kronos.
• Over 8 years working with UAW Union Employees.
• Fast Manning solutions to keep up with production demands.
• Teaching and promoting safety while consistently leading by example
• Problem Solving and working with Senior Management to solve production issues promptly.
• Working with Process & Maintenance Techs to keep molding machines running at peak levels during production runs.
• Knowledgeable application of Six Sigma Principles with recent implementations at injection molding companies such as Lear interior seating, Flex-N-Gate Interiors, and also Medical orthopedic injection molding at Breg Company.
• Organizing Kaizen meetings to promote continuous improvements.
• High focus on holding Employees accountable for processes and policies not being followed.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
Accident Investigation McCalla, AL Certificate of Completion - 2/16/2013
Successfully Supervising Safety McCalla, AL Certificate of Completion - 6/3/2013
Investigating Workplace Complaints - 9/13/2010
Communication skills - 9/14/2010
Effective Presentation Skills - 10/27/2010
Job Relations - 10/28/2010
EMPLOYMENT
General Motors Plant, Arlington, TX 8/2023 – Present
Manufacturer of Luxury High-End Luxury Cadillac Escalade, Denali, Yukon, and Suburban SUVs.
Production Supervisor (Temporary Contract)
Managing, organizing, and maintaining day to day operations of over 32 UAW employees while maximizing productivity
Effective communication, reporting out, and providing solutions for any production events
Building a strong team of motivated employees while promoting a positive culture and help achieve Buy-in to any policies and procedural changes made by upper management.
Maintain strong relationships with maintenance & engineering teams to improve production uptime and minimize downtime.
Lear Corporation, Grand Prairie, Texas 10/2021- 8/2023
Production Supervisor
(RFL: Successfully completed 2-Contract positions to help them become more Lean after they added some new production lines which he did exceeding their goal by 13%)
*Managed over 40 Union Employees.
*High-End Luxury interior seating for General Motors.
*Create Production Schedule daily.
*Maintain customer sequence and load dates.
*Manage manpower to cover absences and production demands.
*Problem Solving Solutions that promote smooth production & downtime recovery.
Flex-n-Gate, Grand Prairie, TX 4/2019-10/2021
Tier-1 manufacturer of Automotive products for General Motors-Arlington
Production Supervisor (RFL: Corey was out on workers comp. after being hit by a forklift but for safety reasons he decided he didn’t want to work at their facility - Has video footage he can share if needed)
*Manage over 100 production employees utilizing 21 Injection Molding machines
*Schedule mold & color changes
*Maintain sequence schedule and manpower to keep up with production demands.
*Predict production changes and new demands based on Lean Manufacturing Principals.
*Problem Solving Solutions that promote smooth production and downtime recovery.
Breg, Grand Prairie, TX 8/2017-4/2019
65,000 sq. ft. Custom-Injection Molding & metal stamping facility manufacturing Class-1&2 Medical products
Production Supervisor/Process Tech - Injection Molding - (RFL: Breg moved their medical device plant to Mexico offering employees relocation services if they stayed. 20% of the factory relocated to MX but Corey and his family weren’t interested in living in Mexico)
*Supervised 3rd shift injection molding Production Department.
*Mold Setting, troubleshooting, and processed out molding defects
*Performed maintenance on various types of Injection Molding machines.
Lear Corporation Arlington, TX 03/2014-08/2017
Manufacturing & Assembly of Tier-1 Automotive Class-A Interiors and the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Row Seats for General Motors.
Production Supervisor (RFL: Successfully completed 12-month Contract position)
Supervised 65 production employees manufacturing injection molded Class-A Interiors and assembly of Seats.
*Implemented a rotation schedule of jobs to promote an ergonomic cross training matrix which activities improved work capacity and sustainability by 40%.
Johnson Controls, McCalla, AL 12/2012-02/2014
Injection Molded Automotive interiors
Production Supervisor (RFL: Relocated to Texas)
* Supervise over 20 Employees manufacturing injection molded Automotive products
Woodgrain Millwork Montevallo, AL 01/2011-12/2012
Logistics Manager
Magna Exteriors & Interiors McCalla, AL 08/2006-01/2011
Injection Molded Automotive Exteriors for Mercedes Benz
Production Supervisor
(RFL: Magna lost a major Tier-1 contract to Mercedes Benz which cause them to closed the doors of the McCalla facility)
Supervised over 30-35 employees/Employee Advocate (non-union)manufacturing injection molded automotive exteriors for Mercedes Benz
Oversaw assembly of Bumper Fascia and Antennae covers for SUV models
*Implemented an innovational change that save Magna over $5K in scrap.
Sterlite, Birmingham, AL 09/2005-08/2006
Injection Molding of Sterlite products
Production Team Leader / Shipping & Receiving / Operator
Mayer Electric Supply Birmingham, AL 08/2001-09/2005
Shipping and Receiving of Electrical Supplies via: Fittings, Conduit, Copper goods, PVC, and custom fittings for contractors and construction companies.
09/1994-07/2001- U.S. Marine Corps (HONORABLE)
Field Communication/Radio/Combat Leadership/Hazardous Materials Control/OSHA Safety standards
EDUCATION
Waukegan West High School, Waukegan, IL -Diploma
Associate in Business Admin. - College of Lake County, IL
Business & Supply Chain Management - Northwood University Cedar Hill, Texas (Still Attending)
Occupational Safety and Health, HAZWOPER 40 Hour
Six Sigma Principles – Green Belt
U.S. MARINE CORPS (Honorable Service & War Veteran)
(Due to my Veteran Status any hiring company qualify for the WOTC Tax credit of over $9,000.00 Each year I work for said company)
LANGUAGES
Primary English
Spanish (Not Fluent)
Corey Banks
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
972-***-**** cell
*********@*****.***