Bryan Lester
Spavinaw OK *****
Tel: 918-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Process oriented Production Supervisor with proven success leading production teams to meet aggressive manufacturing goals. Reputation of being focused on bottom line and maintaining the highest possible quality and productivity in a fast paced customer driven environment. Extensive safety training with the experience to promote the safest working environment. The ability to increase morale and promote growth by recognizing good character and performance merits.
CARREER HISTORY
Orchids Paper Company
Pryor, Ok
Operations Line Technician 2010- present
Operate and maintain state of the art paper converting machines. Productive member of a self-directed team responsible for production, general maintenance and meeting all appointed job tasks.
Baker Hughes- Centrilift Product Line
Claremore, Ok
Production Supervisor 2006 - 2009
Managed 35-40 production machinists responsible for producing ESP- Electric Submersible Pump components used for oil recovery. Led teams to meet aggressive manufacturing goals. Commended for satisfying both internal and external customer needs. Supervised performance management initiatives, monitored staff and employee relations, training and development to achieve high production performance goals.
Interfaced with quality, engineering, production control, and purchasing departments to achieve highest standards for customer satisfaction
Improved production and decreased past due percentages by 20% over the first half of 2009 which increased on-time delivery to meet customer expectations.
Increased morale and promoted team oriented environment by encouraging collaboration of cross-functional teams and recognizing high potential performers.
Commended for reducing workflow stressors that could create barriers to production.
Promoted safety policies and procedures that achieved zero lost time in accidents within a 3 year supervisory period.
Production Lead 2005 – 2006
Assigned task and roles has defined by supervision. Collect and record production achievements.
Troubleshoot machining problems and assist operators when needed.
Coordinated collaborative efforts between internal business partners to meet production and delivery goals.
Production Machinist 2000 - 2005
Operated state-of-the art Computer Numeric Control (CNC ) lathe machine centers maintaining above average production levels with a very low scrap rate. Troubleshoot and edit programs to machine as needed
Maintained the highest efficiency in the department for 3 years as a production machinist producing very little scrap.
Selected to train 15-20 new entry-level and experienced machinists as needed on CNC equipment
Served on numerous safety committees and employees supported work groups.
Dana- Boston Weatherhead Division 1999-2000
Vinita, Ok
Production Machinist
Entry level position working with Computer Numeric Control (CNC) lathe machine centers.
Maintained above average production levels with a very low scrap rate.
Troubleshoot and edit programs to machine as needed.
Restaurant Manager 1993 - 1999
Goldies Patio Grill
Tahlequah/Langley , OK
Maintain all aspects of a restaurant environment including; labor and food cost, payroll, inventory, scheduling, menu design and planning, budgets, employee management.
EDUCATION
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah Oklahoma, 1997
Bachelor of Science/ Industrial Operations Management
Area of emphasis- Supervision/Architecture
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Supervisor Cornerstone Program- Centrilift 2007
Leadership Development Training- Centrilift 2006
Character First Training - Centrilift 2006-2009
Continual Process Improvement(CPI) Training - Centrilift 2007
SAP work processes implementation - Centrilift 2008
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity - Northeastern State University 1992-1997
IMTS attendee - Chicago 2006,2008