Production Supervisor Continuous Improvement

Larry A Yokom

Marine City, MI ***** 810-***-**** *********@****.***

Professional Summary

Production management professional with over 10 years of experience in successfully leading production teams, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and developing innovative strategies to increase efficiency and productivity. I have a proven track record of leading teams to meet and exceed production goals, while successfully managing projects and budgets. My experience also includes developing and implementing process improvement initiatives, driving successful Kaizen events, and overseeing the production of quality products that meet customer specifications. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration and teamwork.

Skills

Quality Controls

Safety Standard

Interpersonal Skills

Production Efficiency

Labor Relations

6S

Continuous Improvement

Communication Skills

Manpower

Record Keeping

Equipment Troubleshooting

Machine Set up and Adjustments

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

International Automotive Components – Port Huron, MI 2018 - Present

Superintendent (2022-Present)

Production Supervisor (2018-2022)

Coordinate and supervise, through subordinates or several production departments, the flow of work through various manufacturing operations

Maintain established schedules and distribute available manpower in accordance with established priorities.

Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.

Learn and maintain process and production standards

Actively practice a safe work environment

Maintain a budgeted scrap vs production standard while always searching and implementing improvement processes.

Continue to report any discrepancies to management along with improvement plans

Developed and maintained productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Fuyao Inc– Plymouth, MI 2016 - 2018

Production Supervisor

Manages schedules and associates while maintaining 5S and ensuring the safest working environment and quality levels

Maintains high production, quality, and yields

Promotes safety on a daily basis and holds monthly safety meetings

Checks daily production orders to ensure fulfillment of customer orders

Reports to management production numbers and discrepancies in production of daily IE down equipment, employee shortage

Stant Inc. – Romeo, MI 2013 - 2016

Continuous Improvement - Production Supervisor/Launch Team

Coordinated, scheduled, and effectively managed Associates to obtain company goals in a safe manner

Maintained and accurately repaired machines

Extensive travel to launch product lines, to help organize and maintain set goals at other facilities

Obtained and utilized 6S, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement training

Collected and analyzed information to facilitate Process Improvement

International Automotive Components – St Clair, MI 2010 - 2013

Quality Auditor and Operator

Monitored and inspected products manufactured by International Automotive Components

Evaluated production processes for compliance with quality requirements

Periodically inspected and calibrate auditing tools (e.g., scales, calipers)

Instrumental in the development of audit plans, audit schedules

American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. – Detroit, MI 1996 - 2010

Quality Operator / Facilitator

Effectively ran operations on assembly lines, managed schedules, troubleshot and repaired assembly machines, program, and repaired A.B.B. and Fanuc robots

Earned numerous awards for Perfect Attendance, and Process improvements

EDUCATION

Diploma Marine City High School, Marine City, MI

CERTIFICATIONS / AWARDS

Yellow Belt Training Six Sigma Integration 2016

Statistical Process Control Machining Enterprises

Small Engine Repair Certification St. Clair County Skill Center

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