Ashley Eickhoff
Hartington,NE
Summary
Dynamic Production Manager with a proven track record at RealTruck, excelling in production optimization and team development. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced productivity by identifying bottlenecks and implementing lean techniques. Strong leadership and critical thinking skills fostered a culture of continuous improvement, resulting in high-quality outputs and increased employee satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
RealTruck
03.2017 - Current
- Efficiently managed issues to sustain productivity standards.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Developed a comprehensive training program for new hires, resulting in higher employee retention rates and faster integration into the team.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in production management, cultivating a skilled workforce capable of tackling complex challenges headon.
- Spearheaded process improvements that led to reduced cycle times, allowing for increased output without additional manpower or equipment investment.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs for equipment, extending their lifespan and minimizing downtime due to malfunctions.
- Streamlined communication between departments, improving project coordination and on-time delivery rates.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous quality control checks at every production stage.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction and retention by developing supportive and inclusive work environment.
Skills
- Production planning
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Production scheduling
- Team development
- Dedication to product quality
- Safety management
- Production optimization
- Staff scheduling
- Root-cause analysis
- Production line management
- Production oversight
- Equipment operation
- Strategic planning
- Performance evaluation
- Training skills
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Data-driven
- Assembly and production
- Raw materials handling
- Strong leadership
- Shift checklists
- Workforce training
- Critical thinking
- Performance monitoring
Timeline
Production Manager
RealTruck
03.2017 - Current
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