Manufacturing Operations Leader with Lean Expertise
Resume:
Anthony Yarn Sr.
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Professional Summary
Results-driven Manufacturing and Production Leader with 30+ years of experience in production supervision, plant operations, and workforce development within manufacturing environments. Proven ability to lead large teams, improve operational efficiency, and drive continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and Lean Manufacturing practices. Experienced in production planning, inventory management, staffing, and safety compliance. Known for developing high-performing teams while improving productivity, quality, and cost control.
Core Leadership Skills
Manufacturing Operations Management
Production Supervision
Lean Manufacturing (5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Poka-Yoke)
Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Staff Development & Training
Workforce Planning & Scheduling
Inventory Control & Materials Management
Quality Assurance & Process Improvement
Cost Reduction & Efficiency Improvements
OSHA Safety Compliance
Blueprint Reading & Fabrication Processes
AutoCAD Programming
Professional Experience
Production Supervisor – Plastic Film Extrusion
WinPak – 2024 – Present
Lead and develop production teams to meet safety, quality, and efficiency standards in plastic film extrusion operations.
Supervise daily production activities, including scheduling, workflow coordination, and employee assignments.
Train and mentor employees while promoting teamwork and communication across production teams.
Monitor production schedules, maintain reports, and ensure operational targets are achieved.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and operational performance.
Extrusion Aluminum Production Supervisor
Bonnell Aluminum – 2022 – 2024
Managed a team of 30+ production employees, providing leadership, coaching, and performance management.
Developed and executed daily production plans to meet company goals for productivity, safety, and quality.
Addressed performance issues while recognizing employee achievements to build a strong team environment.
Communicated company policies, expectations, and operational changes effectively across departments.
Maintained a safe working environment through training, hazard identification, and safety compliance initiatives.
Materials Manager
Elite Comfort Solutions – 2021 – 2022
Supervised 15 employees managing materials handling, inventory control, and warehouse operations.
Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing materials while supporting production operations.
Managed cycle counting, inventory audits, and discrepancy investigations.
Oversaw inventory control practices, space management, and replenishment planning.
Worked closely with production teams to ensure efficient material flow and inventory accuracy.
Warehouse Supervisor
Elite Comfort Solutions – 2019 – 2021
Supervised warehouse staff and coordinated daily logistics operations.
Managed receiving, storage, and distribution of materials to ensure production deadlines were met.
Tracked warehouse productivity and reported performance metrics.
Maintained safe and organized warehouse operations through 5S workplace standards.
Coordinated with production departments to support operational efficiency.
Production Manager
Visa Lighting – Milwaukee, WI
2017 – 2019
Directed all manufacturing operations including fabrication, assembly, welding, polishing, machining, painting, and shipping.
Managed supervisory teams while ensuring safety, quality, and delivery targets were achieved.
Recommended staffing and capacity adjustments to support operational demands.
Collaborated with plant leadership to maintain production schedules and control inventory levels.
Production Supervisor
Kangaroo Brands – Milwaukee, WI
2016 – 2017
Supervised production operations from raw materials through finished goods packaging.
Trained and mentored skilled and unskilled production employees.
Implemented safety and quality improvement programs.
Managed labor utilization and production scheduling while maintaining compliance with OSHA standards.
Production Supervisor
Pereles Bros., Inc. – Milwaukee, WI
2011 – 2016
Supervised production line operations, employee training, and shift scheduling.
Implemented quality control processes to maintain product specifications.
Managed workforce scheduling, job tracking, and production monitoring using MATTEC systems.
Led continuous improvement initiatives, including scrap reduction programs and 5S workplace organization.
Education
Hamilton High School
Diploma – Milwaukee, WI
Utica Junior College – Utica, Mississippi
Pre-Law / Physical Education Studies
Certifications
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Principles of Management (Levels 1-5)
Blueprint Reading Certification
Press Brake Certification
Technology
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
MS Publisher
MATTEC Production Monitoring Systems
Leadership & Community Involvement
Adult Men’s Basketball League Coach
Youth Sports Community Coach
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