Production Supervisor

JOHN PAYNE

**** ****** ** *** 23-706-***-****

Columbus, GA 31907 ********@*******.***

SUMMARY

Results-oriented Production Supervisor with over ten years of manufacturing experience and a track record of continual process improvement while delivering bottom line results. Diverse background to include food industry, automotive industry and consumer goods industry with knowledge and experience in manufacturing, maintenance and distribution aspects of business. Enjoys working in a team environment but fully capable of completing tasks individually and demonstrates excellent problem solving skills. Key expertise includes:

• Lean Manufacturing • Microsoft Office Suite • Food Safety/HACCP

• Kaizen • SAP • Quality Control

• Six Sigma • Process Improvement • TQM

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KELLOGG’S, Columbus, GA 2008-2009

Commercial Bakery

Production Supervisor

Responsible for the mixing, baking and packaging of Cheez-it brand crackers. Ensured all good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety and quality guidelines were followed. Experienced working in a Union environment.

• Worked on KLEAN project that resulted in savings of $80,000 for the company by focusing on employee best practices across three shifts and implementing those practices.

• Managed 25 union employees to ensure that all American Institute of Baking (AIB), HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) were follwed.

• Responsible for production reporting and end run reconciliation of product yeild.

MANDO AMERICAN, Opelika, AL 2008

Auto Industry

Production Supervisor

Provided for the supervision of production and routine maintenance for this Tier I automotive parts supplier.

• Supervised highly automated, robotic line manufacturing suspension components. Adhered to strict safety guidelines and quality standards demanded by auto industry.

• Worked in a “Lean Manufacturing” setting and in close support of the production planner to ensure quick turn around time of product.

GOODY PRODUCTS INC., Columbus, GA 2003-2008

Distribution, Production Supervisor 2006-2008

Responsible for receiving, inventory control and order fulfillment of the Distribution Center.

• Key accomplishments included obtaining a 97% percent accuracy rate, 96% customer service rate and increasing productivity by 11%.

JOHN PAYNE

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Plastics Molding Manufacturing, Production Supervisor 2003-2006

Supervised five departments in this position and handled the scheduling, budget, material requisitions and every other aspect related to the production of injection and blow molded plastic products.

• Lead numerous Kaizen and S.M.E.D events and was the plant champion for S.M.E.D and co-champion for visual factory layouts.

KYSOR/WARREN, Columbus, GA 1995-2003

Commercial Refrigeration Manufacturer

Production Supervisor 2002-2003

Supervised over a lean manufacturing ran assembly line fabricating commercial refrigerated display cases. Duties included the day-to-day operation of the line, setting the weeks work schedule and any vacation and personnel needs of employees. Coordinated production activities and worked closely with engineering on the design and placement of new products in the production line.

Production Worker 1995-2002

Assembly line worker using various air tools to build commercial refrigeration cases. Experienced working in a welding and sheet metal shop and proficient in brazing copper pipe and evaporator coil assemblies. Worked as Lead-man over Brazing Department and the Test-stand. Test-stand department duties included wiring schematics and testing equipment to perform function tests on 480/220-volt control and motor circuits. Proficient in reading blue prints and wiring diagrams with experience in PLC’s and other soft control operating systems.

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix, Columbus, GA (anticipated 2009)

BSB, Administration

Columbus Technical College, Columbus, GA

AAS, Industrial Systems Technology

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFCATIONS

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

High Performance Leadership Certification

Paulson Injection Molding Certification

Motor Control Technician Certification

Basic Industrial Mechanic Certification

Industrial Systems Technology Diploma

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