Adam Marker
Iowa City,Iowa
Summary
Effective Manufacturing Manager with 20 years of JIT production experience. Dedicated to leading by example and ensuring quality products through training team members on the importance of standard work. Effective at introducing modern computer and organizational systems for efficient production methods.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Manager
IAC Iowa City Plant
2003.09 - 2021.02
- Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and unavoidable delays.
- Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
Owner
ACE Embroidery
1996.07 - 2003.05
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
Office Manager
UTA Sheridan - Iowa City Welding
1993.08 - 1996.06
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management And Operations
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05.1993
Associate of Science - Aviation Flight
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05.1991
Skills
- Responsible for Productivity of Multiple Work Cells across 3 Shifts in a JIT environment with average daily sales of 300k while maintaining Plant goals of less that 2 Days on Hand
- Strategic Thinker contributing to many cross departmental teams
- Health and Safety Compliance is a top priority. Championed Plant Confined Spaces Element
- Process Improvement / Lean Manufacturing is a never ending task. Was taught Kaizen in the mid 90's and never stopped trying to find ways to eliminate waste
- Data Analytics drives good decision making. Worked with IT to create real time production information programs that were accessible anywhere on the shop floor
- Forecasting responsibly regarding labor and scrap was completed monthly. Annual budget was also completed based on volumes provided by Finance
Timeline
Manufacturing Manager
IAC Iowa City Plant
2003.09 - 2021.02
Owner
ACE Embroidery
1996.07 - 2003.05
Office Manager
UTA Sheridan - Iowa City Welding
1993.08 - 1996.06
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management And Operations
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Associate of Science - Aviation Flight
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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