Highly motivated professional with a strong manufacturing background with professional experiences from a fast-paced automotive industry – Supervision, Quality Specialist. Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc
Fraser, MI
06.2021 - Current
Directly supervises hourly associates and directs resources as required. Oversees the planning, scheduling, setup, and running of production activities.
Manages the dispersal and distribution of materials for production. Maintains labor and material requirements to meet the daily production schedule
Oversees the work of production associates and coordinates with leaders of production support staff; communicates expectations and provides direction and training.
Monitors work performance and provides feedback. Coordinates maintenance of production equipment. Oversees process control and quality process control.
Supervises production associate outcomes by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining associates; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures.
Maintains production processes by observing process volumes; recommending process adjustments.
Completes production processes by monitoring progress; expediting material flow and work results; resolving problems.
Improves process workflow by eliminating stoppages; analyzing delays; testing new methods.
Records production by completing daily shift production reports; calculating yields and recoveries.
Maintains process flow by communicating production status, requirements, and problems to next shift.
Maintains working relationship with union, where applicable, by complying with the terms of the (CBA).
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy production process environment by adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.
Contributes to production process and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
All other duties as assigned
Quality Specialist
FCA
Sterling Heights, MI
05.2019 - 03.2021
Analyzed Process Sheets through Advanced Manufacturing Planning System (AMPS), proposed modifications and guaranteed process standardization across all shifts.
Analyzed quality data, prioritized issues and provided feedback to the Team.
Had an active role in the Part/Process Changes that affected the floor.
Audited and managed process parameters and identified optimal strategy based on CP-CPK results.
Analyze vehicle dimensional parameters to improve cycles and tools.
Ensured non-conforming parts are identified and processed
Assessed ergonomic issues of workstations in their area of responsibility
Continuously improved process, product and tools to increase quality and reduce costs
Collaborated with Team Leader and other roles in continuous improvement activities
Actively participated and led kaizen project activities centered on Safety, Cost, Quality and Throughput improvements and waste reduction opportunities
Production Supervisor
FCA
Sterling Heights, MI
05.2019 - 03.2021
Managed 100 unionized employees
Enforced company policies and guidelines
Recruited, hired and trained employees
Assisted workers by offering personal growth opportunities
Implemented cost-saving strategies and techniques
Ensured that production plans are completed by a certain time
Worked with other departments to repair issues on the floor
Counseled employees on how to achieve an optimal output or workflow
Resolved issues and disputes between manufacturing employees
Created and maintained professional schedules
Communicated with and assisted other manufacturing departments as needed
Evaluated the condition of production equipment
Maintained a clean and safe environment for all workers
Compiled and analyzed production records
Completed kaizen’s and suggestions
Production Assembler
Mitchell Plastics
Sterling Heights, MI
05.2019
Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications
Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists
Set and verify parts clearances
Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies
Assembled Center Console for Dodge Ram
Performing daily quality checks
Team Leader
FAURECIA AUTOMOTIVE SEATINGS
Simpsonville, KY
08.2016 - 01.2018
Organized and maintained appropriate documents
Assigned personnel to appropriate work areas
Monitored the production line for any stoppages or quality defects
Assured the operators were in compliance with proper PPE
Traveled out of state to train Production operators and Team Leaders Quality
Production Worker
Faurecia Automotive Seating’s
Sterling Heights, MI
12.2006 - 01.2018
Assembled GM Seats for CT6 Cadillac car
Assembled FCA Seats for the brands: Chrysler 200, Sebring, and Avenger
Rotated through all the tasks required in a particular production process
Implemented 5S and 5T in work areas
Package finished products and prepare them for shipment
Review work orders and blueprints to ensure work is performed according to specifications
Evaluate new technologies and methods to make recommendations regarding their use.
Inspector
05.2015 - 08.2016
Identified quality problems and recommended solutions
Received and inspected raw materials
Ensured that lab cleanliness and safety standards were maintained
Performed quality checks on products and parts
Monitored testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols