STEPHEN W. JOHNSON
Waterbury, Connecticut 06705
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Summary of Experience
A skilled Manufacturing Supervisor with over 19 years of experience in a variety of supervisory roles. An effective communicator and proven leader with excellent interpersonal skills. A team oriented manager with strong problem solving and troubleshooting skill.
Core Competencies
Shipping/Receiving
Production Scheduling
Operations Management
Inventory Control
Quality Focus
Employee Development
Facility Staffing
Cost Saving Initiatives
Continuous Improvement
5S/Lean Manufacturing
Customer Relations
Tool Maker/Production Supervisor
ITW CIP (Formerly Anchor Stampings), Waterbury, Connecticut 1997 to 2008
A manufacturer of drawn metal stampings and fasteners for the automotive industry.
Shipping/Receiving Supervisor. Reported to the Plant Manager/Materials Manager. Responsible
for directing all the activities of Shipping, Receiving, Packing and Wash area as 2nd Shift Hands on
Supervisor
• Effectively handled customer relations by resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Expedited orders, thru inside/outside processes and maintained all quality standards.
• Implemented Lean and 5S initiatives that reduced costs by 5%
• Cross trained employees to maintain effective utilization of employees.
• Managed 35 employees with 2 direct reports.
• Established shipping/ASN instruction procedures to ensure on time deliveries.
- Resulted in good ratings.
• Sent Advance Shipping Notification (ASN) to automotive plants.
• Directed packing and washing requirements.
• Scheduled trucks (35/week) for pickup and delivery.
• Maintained production standards and quality.
• Interviewed/hired personnel, evaluated job performance and conducted merit reviews.
• Ensured ISO 9000/TS16949 compliance.
• Member of the Safety Committee and trained in First Aid and Emergency Response on spills.
• Assisted Toolmakers in troubleshooting tool, machine and electrical problems.
• Effectively operated Tool Room equipment.
• Managed the activities of an outside janitorial service and ordering supplies.
• Maintained inventory control raw material and finished goods.
KARO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC., Naugatuck, Connecticut 1992 to 1997
A manufacture of deep draw battery cans and aluminum cosmetic parts.
Plant Supervisor. Reported to the Owner. Responsible for production,
quality, inventory, shipping/receiving, hazardous waste/scrap disposal and employee performance.
• Managed inventory of raw material and finished goods.
• Scheduled in/outside cleaning, shipping/receiving, hazardous waste pickup and metal scrap pickup.
• Developed excellent customer relations meeting customer requirements for quality and on-time delivery.
• Interviewed and hired personnel.
• Maintained production and quality standards.
• Trained for hazardous clean up on spills.
• Scheduled in/outside cleaning, shipping/receiving, hazardous waste pick-up and metal scrap pick-up
NEW ENGLAND DIE CO., Waterbury, Connecticut 1988 to 1992
A provider of high precision tooling and precision machined components from prototype to production.
Plant Supervisor. Responsible for scheduling, procuring materials, quality and supervision of 15
employees.
• Scheduled tooling and tool room personnel.
• Effectively managed customer relations.
• Evaluated incoming orders and scheduled production.
• Ordered of material to meet production requirements.
• Maintained quality control on incoming and outgoing customer parts.
• Managed all aspects of shipping/receiving.
• Hired staff and resolved employee issues.
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
SCOVILL, INC., Watertown, Connecticut
A worldwide manufacturer of fasteners for apparel and industrial uses.
General Foreman. Responsible for training, scheduling and overseeing 60 personnel in 6
departments.
• Liaison to union personnel for resolution of problems.
• Coordinated and notified personnel of layoffs.
• Handled budgeting and forecasting for tool/machine maintenance.
• Approved designs for productions for Connecticut and Georgia plants.
• Worked on Method Improvement Committee.
• Interfaced with OSHA.
• Built production tooling/machine repair for Molding, Blank/Draw and Assembly departments as Toolmaker.
• Reduced downtime in molding area by 15% and increased production in molding area by 20%.
• Standardized assembly machine and reduced cost on spare parts/increased production by 10%.
• Received awards in reducing tooling cost totaling $1500.
CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Forklift Truck Operator
PROFESSIONAL
TRAINING: Course in Injection Molding, New York University
Technical Troubleshooting in Injection Molding, DuPont Incorporated
Public Speaking, Dale Carnegie
Communication, State of Connecticut
Hazardous spill training
TQM (Total Quality Management) Course, Managing Quality & Skill