Manufacturing Supervisor with 25+ Years Experience

MICHAEL J. LEWIS

C O N T A C T

803-***-****

*************@*****.***

Sumter, SC 29150

E D U C A T I O N

BS in Business Management

Saint Leo University, FL 2018

AS in Occupational Technology

Midlands Technical College, SC 2010

Diploma in Industrial Electricity

Midlands Technical College, SC 2008

Certificate in Basic Electrical Wiring

Midlands Technical College, SC 2007

T E C H N I C A L S K I L L S

• SAP

• Microsoft Office Applications

• Kronos

• ADP

• Inventor

• AutoCAD

P E R S O N A L S K I L L S

• Leadership

• Communication Skills

• Critical Thinking

• Emotional Intelligence

• Teamwork and Collaboration

• Multi-tasking

• Analytical Skills

• Problem-Solving

• Conflict Resolution

• Time Management

• Organization

• Customer Service

P R O F I L E

Dynamic and results-oriented Manufacturing Supervisor with over 25 years of comprehensive experience in driving production excellence. A proven leader in achieving superior product quality, exceeding production targets, and fostering high-performance cross-functional teams. Expert in deploying lean manufacturing principles and innovative continuous improvement strategies to maximize efficiency and reduce operational costs. Renowned for exceptional leadership, strategic problem-solving, and a relentless commitment to operational excellence. P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Operations Supervisor (Contract Position)

Cummins Drivetrain Systems, Manning, SC / 2024 – Present

• Manage day-to-day operations to include kitting proccess and warehouse management.

• Supervise the production process for brake assemblies, ensuring timely and precise manufacturing.

• Coordinate shipping schedules to meet the demands of key clients including Ford, Volvo, Chrysler and Bluebird.

• Consistently achieve production and quality targets, ensuring operational excellence. Production Supervisor

Becton Dickinson & Co., Sumter, SC / December 2017 – January 2024

• Led high-speed production lines utilize pneumatics, robotics, and hydraulics, prioritizing safety and quality.

• Utilized spreadsheets and digital monitoring systems to track and analyze waste and production metrics across all lines.

• Strategized and made critical decisions on repair scheduling and troubleshooting to optimize line performance; Material Handlers managed to make sure the correct material was delivered to production lines.

• Promoted and implemented the 5S methodology consistently across all shifts to maintain organized and efficient workspaces.

Manufacturing Supervisor

Schneider Electric, Columbia, SC / August 2013 – December 2017

• Supervised Assembly and Materials Department

• Led materials and warehouse group to deliver material on time using systems to monitor part usage and quantities/ Implemented new kitting strategies to boost on time in full percentages.

• Drove processing improvements using lean concepts and Kaizen methodology.

• Analyzed, suggested, and implemented activities to eliminate waste and redundant operations, improving material and product flow.

• Ensured production met time schedules, engineering specifications, quality standards, expense budgets, employee safety, and cost goals.

• Utilized SIM boards and Kaizen events to identify and eliminate barriers.

• Held responsibility for safety, on-time service, quality, productivity, operator training, and manufacturing flexibility of switchgear for various customers. Mechanical Drafter

Schneider Electric, Columbia, SC / June 2012 – August 2013

• Designed mechanical bus to specific specifications and entire switchboard sections using Inventor software, product knowledge and applied mechanical guidelines, DABA Standards, UL Standards, and customer and engineer specifications to produce computer-generated models. Liaison / Group Leader

Schneider Electric, Columbia, SC / October 2008 – June 2012

• Troubleshot issues on the shop floor, recording problems and issues with assemblies in the QMS database.

• Communicated with engineers and mechanical designers to resolve shop floor issues.

• Acted as backup supervisor, ensuring smooth operations and assisting associates in completing their sections.

• Reviewed designs in Inventor model to ensure models matched the bill of materials and one-line diagrams.

• Used systems like Order Editor, ODM, AMAPS, Eng Drawing Viewer, and Auto Desk/DRM to correct shop floor issues.

Assembly Associate – Schneider Electric, Columbia, SC / June 2000 - October 2008

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