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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Bobby Dixon

Coal Valley,IL

Summary

Industrious Maintenance Planner/TPM Coordinator with 34 years of well-rounded Manufacturing Supervisor experience with special expertise in a production environment striving on Continuous Improvement. Exceptional problem solver with experience and knowledge of manufacturing process, machinery, and getting maintenance done at exactly the right time to attain SQCD goals. Versatile, hands-on performance-focused professional.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Planner

Gates Corporation
Galesburg, IL
01.2020 - Current
  • Covered dual roles as Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Planner from August,2023 until February, 2024 when the position was filled.
  • Currently covering the Supervisor vacancy in the Mill Room in addition to my responsibilities until this position is filled as well.
  • Work to efficiently get equipment running when breakdown occurs.
  • Monitor, order, stock,oversee tool crib, including VMI, MRO Capital MRO to ensure plant requirements are met sustained to support equipment failures, planned downtime, required PMs.
  • Research, track, write PMs accordingly with the information gathered. Review PMs monthly, editing passing on changes.
  • Work with contractors on multiple levels, organizing, for the obtaining, shipping delivery of necessary parts.
  • Monitor PMs completed properly, punctual.
  • Report to Corporate weekly with efficiency, time constraints and execution of projects.
  • Plant downtime reduction of 15% over 3 year period
  • Getting labor, parts, contractors set up for unforeseen problems at any given time of day or night.

Maintenance Supervisor

Gates Corporation
Galesburg, IL
01.2018 - 09.2020
  • Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
  • 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.
  • Responsible for coaching, documentation, issuance of disciplinary action
  • Recordkeeping, timecards, overtime, vacation tracking,
  • Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
  • Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
  • Monitored safety awareness and training.
  • Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
  • Wrote skills matrix for all departments supervised.
  • Covered absenteeism and vacation for other Supervisors whether planned or unplanned, regardless of shift or weekends.

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Gates Corporation
Galesburg, IL
04.2017 - 01.2018
  • Directed daily production operations to ensure efficient and cost-effective workflow.
  • Monitored and maintained quality control standards, ensuring that products met customer requirements.
  • Trained new personnel on the safe operation of machinery and production processes.
  • Coordinated the maintenance of equipment, tools, and facilities to maximize efficiency.
  • Enforced company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations among production staff.
  • Resolved employee issues or grievances related to safety, productivity, or morale issues.
  • Evaluated performance of employees on a regular basis to identify areas for improvement.
  • Created weekly work schedules to meet customer demands while optimizing labor costs.
  • Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
  • Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
  • Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
  • Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.

Production Unit Leader

Whirlpool Amana
Amana, IA
01.2002 - 04.2017
  • Responsible for 150 plus employees/direct reports, as well as 12Team Leaders and 2 Lean Sigma Techs., including, coaching, mentoring, disciplinary action, and payroll processing.
  • Managed materials, and scheduling requirements to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
  • Monitored equipment, supplies, and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
  • Led the built in refrigeration luxury line from raw materials to finished goods. This included maintenance personnel .
  • Oversaw 150 plus employees, including, coaching, mentoring, disciplinary action
  • Completed payroll, timecards, vacation usage, tracking, attendance,
  • Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
  • Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
  • Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
  • Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
  • Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
  • Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
  • Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
  • Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
  • Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
  • Documented batch records for manufacturing process and product history recordkeeping.
  • Collaborated with leadership to develop production department budget and forecast.
  • Presented capital equipment justification for machine and technology upgrades.
  • Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
  • Supported audit reviews and initiated corrective actions.
  • Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
  • Drafted and updated production documentation tracking status and delivery timelines.
  • Partnered with human resources on training compliance and performance progression methodologies.
  • Aided raw material planning and escalated supplier issues, preventing shortages.
  • Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
  • Eliminated process discrepancies, implementing continuous improvements for scheduling procedures.
  • Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Maytag
Galesburg, IL
01.1989 - 01.2002
  • Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
  • Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
  • Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
  • Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules and establishing priorities.
  • Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
  • Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
  • Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.

Education

United States Marine Corps
Washington D.C.

Airframes License - Aircraft Mechanics

Naval Air Technical Training Center
Millington Tennessee
02.1985

Some College (No Degree) - English/Science

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Skills

  • Supervision & leadership
  • Decision-making,
  • Data management
  • Computer skills - Oracle, EAM, Excel, Word, Kronos, PRMS, IMES, MES
  • Multitasking
  • Timekeeping and payroll
  • Parts and material ordering
  • Quality inspections
  • Six Sigma processes
  • Production line management

Accomplishments

  • Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
  • Lean Champion over paint process. 35% productivity improvement with 30% labor reduction in merge of Electrophoretic and Electrostatic paint processes.
  • Member of Marine Corps Drill Team.

Additional Information

  • References provided upon request

Certification

  • Aircraft Flight Readiness Team

Timeline

Maintenance Planner

Gates Corporation
01.2020 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor

Gates Corporation
01.2018 - 09.2020

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Gates Corporation
04.2017 - 01.2018

Production Unit Leader

Whirlpool Amana
01.2002 - 04.2017

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Maytag
01.1989 - 01.2002

United States Marine Corps

Airframes License - Aircraft Mechanics

Naval Air Technical Training Center

Some College (No Degree) - English/Science

East Carolina University

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