Andrew Bodden
Lewiston,Idaho
Summary
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Vista Outdoor
06.2018 - Current
- Coach direct reports with daily goals, safety procedures, quality processes
- Develop staff through opportunity
- Assisted 3 people in Salary positions, 6-8 into support roles of setup
- Tackled quality issues with engineering and peers
- Led scrap reduction team educating with company problem-solving tools
- Scheduling, Production Reporting, Inventory, Payroll.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of 50+ production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Managed team of [Number] production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce production costs while maintaining high quality standards.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
QA Supervisor
Vista Outdoor
06.2008 - 06.2018
- Coach direct reports with daily goals, safety procedures, quality processes
- Tackled quality issues with engineering and peers
- Inventory and Time management
- Scheduling, Production Reporting, Inventory, Payroll.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
- Assessed product quality by monitoring quality assurance metrics, reports and dashboards.
- Conducted process and system audits to identify areas of improvement and enforce compliance with industry standards.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance plans to monitor product quality and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process and system improvements.
- Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
- Created and maintained quality management systems to align with industry standards.
- Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
- Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
- Assured consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing automated practice systems.
Technical Coordinator Plating & Bullet Processing
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Established troubleshooting strategies to help team members deal swiftly with common problems.
- Oversaw work of technical team and tracked progress against assignment objectives.
- Improved success of technical team in handling support requirements by enhancing workflows and optimizing SOPs.
- Handled escalated calls for technical support to back up team members.
- Managed projects, ticketing and CRM tracking to document support and control workflows.
- Managed maintenance procedures to keep networked devices performing optimally.
- Negotiated and managed project budgets to meet goals.
Set up Rimfire Assembly
Vista Outdoor
04.2001 - 08.2005
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
Setup Speer
Vista Outdoor
10.1999 - 04.2001
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
Production Assembler / Material Handler /Charger
Vista Outdoor
07.1991 - 10.1999
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
Charger, Rimfire Priming
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Worked efficiently to minimize material and time waste.
- Adhered to safety practices and quality standards at all times.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
- Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.
Education
39 credits towards a bachelor’s degree in business management -
University of Phoenix
01.2016
Associate degree business management - Lean Manufacturing
University of Phoenix
University Of Phoenix08.2015
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Quality Assurance
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Vista Outdoor
06.2018 - Current
QA Supervisor
Vista Outdoor
06.2008 - 06.2018
Technical Coordinator Plating & Bullet Processing
01.2005 - 01.2008
Set up Rimfire Assembly
Vista Outdoor
04.2001 - 08.2005
Setup Speer
Vista Outdoor
10.1999 - 04.2001
Charger, Rimfire Priming
01.1995 - 01.1999
Production Assembler / Material Handler /Charger
Vista Outdoor
07.1991 - 10.1999
39 credits towards a bachelor’s degree in business management -
University of Phoenix
Associate degree business management - Lean Manufacturing
University of Phoenix