Anthony Bailey
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Seasoned manager with over 25 years of success in leading profitable, cost effective and productive operations. Focused on achieving consensus in production and revenue targets to drive performance. Proactive decision-maker possessing working knowledge of forecasting and metrics. Proven history of motivating team members to work as team to achieve targets.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Engineered Plastic Components Inc.
Leeds, AL
06.2023 - Current
- Assembly and production of parts for various industries.
- Efficiently managed and coordinated productions operations to ensure timely and targeted delivery of production.
- Developed a high working knowledge of the company's procedures.
- Trained, coached, and mentored the performance of team members.
- Ensured safety and quality standards across all elements of the operation.
- Lead continuous improvement of processes, quality standards and overall operational efficiency.
- Teamed with maintenance leadership proactively to insure preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
Production Supervisor
WKW Automotive
Pell City, Alabama
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Assembly and production of exterior automotive parts for various manufactures.
- Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic approaches resulting in an increased efficiency rate of 80% from 65%.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Served as liaison between certain departments to implement new improvement plans and changes.
- Evaluated processes and employee strengths to realign workflows with changing business demands.
- Analyzed operational performance to identify pain points and provided actionable solutions to management.
Production Supervisor
Autocar, LLC
Birmingham, AL
09.2018 - 03.2022
- Assembly and production of heavy duty trucks (OEM).
- Teamed with plant manager, design and process engineers to improve throughput and quality from a 5 person to a 3 person cell assembly process.
- Enhanced quality standards to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Demonstrated successful implementation of Lean principles to identify issues.
- Managed unit hour performance, cost account and other budgetary responsibilities.
- Monitored routinely with active data analysis to target and to drive results.
- Ensured safety, quality, appropriate skills and staffing levels were maintained.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
Team Leader
Johnson Controls
Birmingham, AL
01.2015 - 09.2018
- Assembly and production of interior automotive parts for various manufactures.
- Coordinated with leadership teams using CI/LEAN practices on process improvements by training team members on revised SWI and assembly processes.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Recommended and executed improvements for production and product quality.
- Conferred with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
- Organized and prioritized incoming work orders and optimized team workflows and resources to handle dynamic demands.
- Implemented performance, quality, and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.
Team Coordinator
Kamtek Magna Cosma
Birmingham, AL
02.2013 - 01.2015
- Assembly and production of exterior automotive parts for various manufacturers.
- Learned and adhered to industry standards and safety procedures.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Taught new employees machine operation techniques and important business procedures.
- Calibrated machines to increase production proficiency and speed.
- Performed inspections on equipment and products to find root problems, measure progress, and meet client needs.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
General Manager
Piccadilly's Restaurant
Tuscaloosa, AL
12.1998 - 12.2012
- Delivered exceptional customer experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Analyzed quarterly sales statistics and prepared analyses for corporate management.
- Trained employees on company procedures and worksite safety.
- Established standards for personnel performance and customer service.
- Implemented strategies to control expenses, labor and material costs.
Education
BBA - Business Management
08.1998
Skills
- Goal-oriented
- Processes and procedures
- Program evaluation
- Creative/critical thinking
- LEAN manufacturing principles
- Cross-functional team management
Timeline
Production Supervisor - Engineered Plastic Components Inc.
06.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor - WKW Automotive
04.2022 - 03.2023
Production Supervisor - Autocar, LLC
09.2018 - 03.2022
Team Leader - Johnson Controls
01.2015 - 09.2018
Team Coordinator - Kamtek Magna Cosma
02.2013 - 01.2015
General Manager - Piccadilly's Restaurant
12.1998 - 12.2012
University of Montevallo - BBA, Business Management