Manufacturing Operations Supervisor - Lean Leader

MICHAEL J. LEWIS

Sumter, SC ***** 803-***-**** *************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Operations Supervisor with 25+ years of progressive manufacturing experience spanning production supervision, lean process improvement, materials management, and team development. Proven track record leading cross- functional teams to exceed safety, quality, OEE, and cost targets in high-volume manufacturing environments. Expert in 5S, Kaizen methodology, and continuous improvement. Committed to building accountable, high-performance teams and eliminating waste to drive operational excellence. CORE COMPETENCIES

Production Supervision & Scheduling Lean Manufacturing / Kaizen Safety Program Management OEE & Performance Metrics Inventory & Materials Control 5S Workplace Organization Team Development & Training Root Cause Analysis

& Corrective Action Cost Reduction & Waste Elimination PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Operations Supervisor Shakespeare Company Columbia, SC 2025 – Present

• Supervise 40 production employees across assigned shifts, driving OEE targets of 85% through disciplined adherence to machine cycle times and production metrics.

• Maintain a safety-first culture that has reduced incidents by 50% through proactive hazard identification, PPE enforcement, and holding employees accountable to plant operating standards.

• Maintained production output and scheduling within assigned area by coordinating manpower loading, raw material flow, packaging supplies, and finished product movement each shift.

• Cut shift-level material and supply costs by 25% by directing efficient equipment use and contributing to plant-wide cost reduction initiatives.

• Managed time and attendance for 40 employees, reducing unplanned absenteeism by 30% through proactive scheduling adjustments and accountability measures.

• Oversaw all production line equipment repairs and maintenance activities, minimizing downtime and ensuring quality output standards were met every shift.

• Delivered daily production and inventory reports to Operations Manager, providing actionable insights on shift performance, quality defects, and process variances. Operations Supervisor (Contract) Cummins Drivetrain Systems Manning, SC April 2024 – December 2024

• Directed inbound and outbound warehouse operations for brake assembly fulfillment, maintaining 90% on-time delivery to key OEM clients including Ford, Volvo, Chrysler, and Bluebird.

• Managed inventory control and kitting process for 1000 SKUs, reducing picking errors by 60% through standardized workflow procedures.

• Supervised 50 associates across warehouse and production operations, maintaining zero safety incidents throughout the 9-month contract engagement.

• Established supply chain procedures and shipping schedules that sustained full production targets for the duration of the contract.

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

• Supervised 45 hourly associates across 6 high-speed production lines utilizing pneumatics, robotics, and hydraulics, achieving quality acceptance rates of 80% over 6 years.

• Reduced line downtime by 50% by implementing data-driven repair scheduling and real-time digital monitoring across all production lines and inbound material workflows.

• Drove 5S methodology adoption across all shifts, improving workspace efficiency and contributing to a 30% reduction in recorded waste metrics.

• Maintained inventory accuracy by coordinating material handlers to ensure correct parts and raw materials reached production lines on time and in full every shift.

• Delivered continuous improvement results across safety, quality, cost, and delivery benchmarks with zero major safety incidents throughout tenure.

Manufacturing Supervisor Schneider Electric Columbia, SC August 2013 – December 2017

• Led 60 associates across Assembly and Materials departments, achieving 85% on-time-in-full delivery rates through redesigned kitting strategies and materials inventory control.

• Contributed to 5 Kaizen events applying lean principles and SIM board analysis to identify and eliminate waste, driving sustained continuous improvement across all shifts.

• Enforced standard operating procedures (SOPs) and initiated corrective actions to resolve quality defects, ensuring production met engineering specifications and customer standards.

• Coordinated inbound shipment receiving, production scheduling, and outbound product flow to ensure on-time delivery while maintaining cost targets across multiple customer accounts.

• Trained and developed 60 operators on 5S, safety compliance, and production standards, building a team capable of sustaining gains without direct oversight.

• Held full accountability for safety, quality, productivity, operator training, and manufacturing flexibility for switchgear production serving multiple customers.

Liaison / Group Leader Schneider Electric Columbia, SC October 2008 – August 2013 (incl. Mechanical Drafter, 2012–2013)

• Resolved 50-100 shop floor assembly issues per month by partnering directly with engineers and designers, reducing production delays and improving order accuracy.

• Served as backup supervisor for 40 associates, ensuring uninterrupted workflow during shift transitions and maintaining production output standards.

• Maintained inventory accuracy across bill of materials and one-line diagrams by auditing Inventor models against physical assemblies and flagging discrepancies in the QMS database. Assembly Associate — Schneider Electric, Columbia, SC June 2000 – October 2008 Progressed through multiple roles over 8 years, earning promotion to Group Leader based on consistent production performance, reliability, and demonstrated leadership on the shop floor. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science — Business Management — Saint Leo University, FL 2018 Associate of Science — Occupational Technology — Midlands Technical College, SC 2010 Diploma — Industrial Electricity — Midlands Technical College, SC 2008 Certificate — Basic Electrical Wiring — Midlands Technical College, SC 2007 TECHNICAL SKILLS

SAP Kronos ADP Inventor AutoCAD Microsoft Office Suite Digital Production Monitoring Systems QMS Database Systems

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