Andrew R. Kegley
Kingston,Tennessee
Summary
Results-driven Assistant Manufacturing Manager known for quality productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in lean manufacturing techniques, process improvement, and workforce management. Excel at communication, leadership, and problem-solving to enhance team performance and meet production goals. Leads by example and willing, as well as often completes same tasks as subordinates. Complete whatever task is needed to complete the days target. Detail-oriented Manufacturing Manager with many years of supervisory experience. Dedicated to leading by example and providing comprehensive team leadership. Well-versed in streamlining processes and cutting costs without sacrificing quality. Background includes managing employees as professional in fast-paced production environment. Bringing several years of related experience and dedication to meeting and exceeding performance targets. Safety-driven and responsive to changing workflows and company demands.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asst. Manufacturing Manager
Exedy America Corporation
Mascot, TN
05.1995 - Current
- Responsible for day to day operations Productivity, Safety and Quality
- Leading teams of 50+ associates
- Identified areas for attention manpower, Quality or shortfalls seen for meeting targets
- Overseeing of all Manufacturing processes Casting, Stamping, Heat Treat and Assembly lines
- Resolved conflicts between subordinates thru coaching and guidance
- Performed inventory thru facility to head off any issues, prior to becoming an issue
- Provided leadership to production staff in the manufacturing process.
- Analyzed production data to identify areas for improvement.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure on-time delivery of products.
- Maintained records of personnel attendance, vacation days, and overtime hours.
- Conducted performance reviews of team members and provided feedback.
- Completed internal audits with efficiency and accuracy.
- Completed individual training for Supervisor
- Helped with troubleshooting Quality and machine issues
Machine Operator
Bendix Atlantic Inflator Company
Knoxville, Tennessee
08.1993 - 04.1995
- Ran multiple mig welders
- Small presses
- Assembly of all parts into air bag inflator assembly
C -130 Crew Chief
USAF
Biloxi , MS
08.1989 - 11.1992
- Performed regular maintenance on aircrafts, engines, and other equipment.
- Completed pre - flight and post flight inspections to ensure plane was ready for launch
- Marshalled and launched plane for missions
- Maintained accurate records of aircraft repairs, modifications, service bulletins, and logbook entries.
- Reviewed operational checklists with pilots prior to takeoffs and landings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roane County High School
Kingston, TN05-1988
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TNSkills
- Machine Operation
- Strategic thinker
- Health and safety compliance
- Lean Manufacturing
- Team Supervision
- First Aid / CPR certification 25 years
- Stand up and sit down forklift experience 30 years experience
- Crane Operation
- Electronic timekeeping ADP/Nova time systems
- Explanner production inventory system
- Aisin Leadership training 7 forms of waste
- TACT time analysis gaps / line balance
- SOP creation and auditing
- Layered Process auditing
- 5S philosophy
- Root Cause Analysis finding actual problem
- Staff scheduling
- Production planning
- Continuous improvement / Kaizen activities
- Inventory oversight
Affiliations
- Spend time working in my yard
- Follow my twin brother's accomplishments as High School coach, teacher and administrator
- Spending time with family
Accomplishments
- Employee recognition Award from Superior May 2014
- Employee Anniversary award 15, 20 and 25 years of service recognition
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- First Aid / CPR certification'
- Forklift certification
- Crane certification
- AMA Managing Priorities for Max Productivity
- AMA Building skills to be an Essential Team Player
- AMA Diversity and Inclusion Training
- Exedy Japan Safety Summit X 2
- Completed SRA's
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Asst. Manufacturing Manager
Exedy America Corporation
05.1995 - Current
Machine Operator
Bendix Atlantic Inflator Company
08.1993 - 04.1995
C -130 Crew Chief
USAF
08.1989 - 11.1992
High School Diploma -
Roane County High School
Roane State Community College
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