Project Manager

JOHN CHAPMAN **** Orchard Meade Lane • Knoxville, TN 37923

865-***-**** • ********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

To excel in a Production Manager/Supervisor position by contributing my background of experience and achievements for improving production operations, quality, and staff performance levels; generating

cost savings; and increasing profits.

MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY OVERVIEW:

Background includes a successful history of promotions and productivity/profitability accomplishments with major manufacturing facilities in the automotive and textile industries. Experience developing, implementing, monitoring programs and process improvements that increase customer satisfaction, reduce costs, and improve production efficiency. Offer knowledge of and experience with a diversity of manufacturing management/quality principles, including lean manufacturing, ISO14001, QS9000, TS16949, Kanban, and Six Sigma (Green Belt). Additional strengths include:

- production planning - new equipment implementation - budgeting

- preventive maintenance - manpower planning - quality control

- staff training/development - waste reduction (labor, material) - shipping/receiving

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

SECURITAS, Knoxville, TN, 07/10 - Present

Security Guard.

EXEDY AMERICA, Mascot, TN, 01/10 - 06/10

Production Supervisor:

• Managed all aspects of shift operations over the production of torque converters for the Ford Motor Company's Focus automobile.

• Supervised 27 production staff members and provided the leadership direction needed to achieve output goals of 550 torque converters per shift.

• Performed extensive and ongoing training to maintain efficiency on the production line.

• Conducted hourly quality checks to minimize waste and ensure that final product met Ford's specifications.

• Coordinated maintenance and repairs of equipment to maximize output and reduce production downtime.

KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS (formerly Breed Technologies & Allied Signal), Knoxville, TN, 07/93 - 04/09

Production Supervisor:

• Rotated through every department throughout career with this facility that manufactures vehicle seatbelts and air bags for foreign and domestic auto makers.

• Managed from 15 to 60 Production Associates in several departments, including metal finishing (heat treat, e-coat, lube coat, dip/spin, vibes, phosphate wash); robotics; and textile (seatbelt weaving, Muller looms, dye ranges, slashing, weaving, Picanol, GTM, Omni, fabric finishing).

• Earned recognition for achieving goals in production output, quality, scrap reduction, and safety.

• Worked on project teams that planned and coordinated the installation of new equipment and equipment upgrades of up to $285,000 to improve equipment efficient and reduce downtime.

• Gained experience in Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, ISO1401, QS9000, Six Sigma (Green Belt), and TS16949.

WESTPOINT STEVENS, INC., Drakes Branch, VA, 06/86 - 07/93

Department Manager, Preparation Department (09/89-07/93):

• Managed daily operations of the Preparation Department, including slashing, warping, twisting, backwinding, and greige cloth inspections.

• Supervised the activities of four Shift Managers overseeing approximately 30 employees.

• Managed production, planning, quality control, cost control, machine/equipment maintenance, training, and safety.

JOHN CHAPMAN

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WESTPOINT STEVENS, INC. - continued:

Department Shift Manager, Weave Room (06/86-09/89):

• Directed operations of the Slashing Department and Weave Room for this manufacturing facility.

• Supervised, trained, scheduled, and evaluated up to 47 employees operating 96 153" and 26 130" Sulzer Terry Weaving Machines.

• Accountable for production planning, quality control, cost control, machine troubleshooting & maintenance, staff training, and safety.

FIELDCREST MILLS, INC., Eden, NC, 09/82 - 06/86

Supervisor, Weave Room (03/85-06/86):

• Directed Weave Room operations and reported directly to the Section Foreman.

• Supervised the activities of approximately 40 employees operating 45 Sulzer Sheeting Weaving Machines and 407 Xp2 Draper Sheeting Looms.

• Accountable for staff training/motivation, production, planning, cost control, quality control, machine maintenance, and safety.

• Diagnosed machine/equipment malfunctions and provided general troubleshooting support.

• Maintained 94% efficiency and maintained seconds at 5%.

Supervisor, Sheeting Warehouse (10/84-02/85):

• Filled in as Sheeting Warehouse Supervisor during leave of regular supervisor and was responsible for supervising five employees and coordinating material handling/flow throughout the plant.

• Completed the Training Program for the Weave Room Supervisor position from 07/84 to 09/84.

Supervisor, Slashing Department (09/82-06/84):

• Managed Slashing Department operations and reported directly to the Superintendent of Weaving.

• Supervised employees on three shifts, production, budgeting, planning, cost & quality control, maintenance, and safety.

• Ensured safe and efficient operation of equipment that included two West Point High Speed Slashers, one 14 Dry Can Slasher with two size boxes, one 28 Dry Can Slasher with four size boxes, Slashed Warps for Sulzer Sheeting Weaving Machines, and Xp2 Draper Sheeting Looms.

• Completed Training Program for the Slashing Department Supervisor position from 09/82 to 11/82.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Major: Business Administration, Concentration: Textiles,

Rockingham Community College, Wentworth, NC

• Working Drug Free Training (04/97)

• Implementing Self-Director Work Teams (07/96)

• TQ1, TQ2, and TQ2 Facilitator Training (1993-1996)

• Adult CPR (04/94); Standard First Aid (09/93)

• OMNI Picanol Fixer Training (08/93)

• GTM Picanol GTM Supervisor Level Mechanical Training (08/93)

• Additional Training Available Upon Request

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