Adam Parker
Zanesfield,OH
Summary
Seasoned Production Manager with comprehensive background in manufacturing and process industries. Keen ability to oversee, design, and improve production systems while maintaining high levels of safety and quality assurance. Leadership skills demonstrated through successful staff development and enhanced operations. Noted for improving efficiency, reducing waste, ensuring on-time delivery of projects, and fostering cross-functional teams to meet and exceed corporate objectives.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Parker Trutec
Urbana, Ohio
10.2022 - 03.2025
- Coordinated preventive maintenance on existing and new production equipment and performed routine calibration.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Learned how to respond to emergency situations to prevent personal injuries and property damage.
- Applied lean strategies to implement operational enhancements, promote efficiency and cut costs.
- Drafted and updated production documentation tracking status and delivery timelines.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in workflow design and implementation.
- Collaborated with leadership to develop production department budget and forecast.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and increase efficiency.
- Reduced process lags by managing employees and training on best practices to ensure optimal productivity.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
- Liaised between senior plant management and line-level supervision to maintain open communications.
- Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and worker activities.
- Managed budgets related to purchasing materials or hiring additional personnel.
- Orchestrated equipment set up, operation and break-down.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Directed cost reduction and process improvements to boost workflows and productivity.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
- Presented capital equipment justification for machine and technology upgrades.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Translated complex information to audiences of varying levels of technical knowledge, enabling individuals to clearly understand messages.
Assistant Manager
Honda Transmission
Russells Point, Ohio
08.1991 - 05.2023
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clark Shawnee Local
Springfield, OH06-1990
Skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Production scheduling
- Lean manufacturing
- Quality control
- Equipment operation
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
- Process improvement
- Assembly and production
- Logistics
- Supply chain management
- Manufacturing
- ISO standards
- Continuous improvements
- Staff scheduling
- Experienced in production scheduling
- Dedication to product quality
- Material handling expertise
- Preventive maintenance oversight
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Manager
Parker Trutec
10.2022 - 03.2025
Assistant Manager
Honda Transmission
08.1991 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Clark Shawnee Local
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