Production Supervisor Process Engineering

David B. Kidd

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Toledo, Oh. *****

Cell: 419-***-****

E-mail: ******@*******.***

Professional experience:

Nov. 2014 – Present Johns Manville

Sr. Process Engineering Tech. (Batch, Abatement, Railroad and T Glass)

Provide leadership, support and corrective actions in the above-mentioned areas. Works closely with the furnace engineer to improve efficiency, quality and safety while optimizing performance of two 180-ton glass Melter’s. Monitor’s railcar activity and conditions of of tracks within the facility. Oversees raw material inventory to insure no gaps in production. Is a liaison between operations, engineering and the maintenance department in the implementations of capital projects and daily maintenance activities. Works closely with outside contractors to maintain and improve stability of environmental systems and railyard. Provides overall leadership when Production Superintendent is in meetings or away from the plant.

Provides leadership, support and corrective actions for the T Glass operation. Works closely with Engineering, Maintenance and outside contractors to improve efficiency, quality and safety while optimizing overall performance of the department.

March 2008 – 2014 Johns Manville

Production Supervisor:

Responsible for supervising 40 (union) production personnel in the planning and scheduling of work to utilize equipment and maintain maximum productivity levels. Responsible for coordinating and managing assigned resources and employees to meet or exceed production and safety goals. Ensure that safety, quality, environmental and employee welfare standards are met at all times. Led a manufacturing shift team by directing daily manufacturing activities. Training and developing employees to provide top quality products while reviewing production reports (SAP) and administering standard operating procedures. Maintained a good working relationship with employees and union stewards through administration of the labor agreement.

Sept. 2007 – Feb. 2008 Midwest Products Finishing

Production Supervisor:

Direct union workforce. Consisting of over 40 hourly U.A.W. employees specializing in E-coated products to the automotive industry.

Manage the day-to-day activities in the following areas:

Monorail E-coat packaging line

Shipping and Receiving

Secondary operations

May, 2007 – Sept 2007 Aerotek Automotive

Production Supervisor (contract position – General Motors Powertrain Toledo)

Direction of over 50 U.A.W. union workers on a daily basis while overseeing and maintain the operations of the following areas:

Input shafts

Input housings

Output shafts

May, 1992 – May, 2007 J Richard Ind. / Toledo Sports Equipment

Manufacturing Manager:

Manage salary production supervisor and production planner. Responsible for over 100 hourly employees including lead personnel, machine operator’s, shipping, receiving, maintenance and general laborers. Administer safety regulations to assure a safe environment for employees to work in. Monitor and maintain quality of product produced and document results. Monitor and maintain budgets through tracking of efficiency, productivity, overtime, headcount and perishable tooling. Assure employees are trained to perform all their work assignments and documenting results. Key in new product development and launch. Inventory control of work in process and raw materials used to make products. Take a proactive part in employee conflict resolutions. Responsible and held accountable for opening and securing the facility on a daily basis. Developed and implemented scrap recycling program and negotiated outside service.

2004 – 2005

Production Supervisor – Bats and swaging operations:

Instrumental in the development and production of the Toledo brand baseball and softball bats,

Reduced set-up times 25% by implementing operator training program.

1997 – 2004

Manufacturing Unit Manager – Roller Products:

Managed salary production supervisor, lead person and over 50 hourly employees. Had a key role in the implementation of QS / ISO 9002 quality system. Was part of a team the successfully consolidated two manufacturing facilities. While in this position was bale to improve productivity by 20% overall.

1996 – 1997

Assistant Manufacturing Unit Manager – Roller Products:

Managed lead person and over 20 hourly employees. Has a key role in the implementation of JRI’s first roller product line. Successfully implemented work cells into the division. Was responsible for the daily production scheduling.

1995 – 1996

Production Supervisor – Cutting and Secondary operations:

Managed lead person and eight machine operators, responsible for daily production scheduling. Enforced company policies and procedures. Monitored and maintained on-time delivery of customer products.

1992 – 1995

Machine operator / Cutting dept. lead person:

Held accountable for quality and production throughput of Haven / 912 end finisher machines, Responsible for the daily maintenance od eight Haven cut-off machines. Monitored and maintained qulity of product produced on the production floor while documenting results, Monitored and maintained organization of tooling and general housekeeping.

Education:

Clay Senior High School Oregon Oh.

General studies

Xavier University Cincinnati Oh.

Supervision (Certificate)

Owens Community College Toledo area campus

AAS – Engineering Technologies 2012 - 2016

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