Brandon Smart
Excelsior Springs,United States
Summary
Ambitious Production Manager with 12 years of experience in manufacturing environments. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
LMV Automotive Systems
Liberty, MO
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
Assistant Production Manager
LMV Automotive Systems
Liberty, MO
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.
- Boosted productivity by 10% through direction, preparation and implementation of training programs and initiatives.
- Designed and implemented new production schedule to reduce loss in labor and inventory.
- Led quality control initiatives to reduce downtime and boost profits.
- Successfully managed production activities to achieve on-time shipment of orders.
- Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed outcome of performance goals to set future targets.
- Identified and planned for resources needed to accomplish production objectives.
Production Area Leader
LMV Automotive Systems
Liberty, MO
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Located, developed and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.
- Held daily meetings with team leaders to identify techniques to overcome performance obstacles.
Customer Service Liaison
LMV Automotive Systems
Liberty, MO
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
- Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
- Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
Production Trainer
LMV Automotive Systems
Liberty, MO
03.2013 - 09.2013
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
- Assessed team members needs to develop effective training plans.
- Recognized and tapped talented staff to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
Continuous Improvement Leader
Wainwright Industries
Kansas City, MO
04.2011 - 12.2012
- Managed development and implementation of lean and continuous improvement manufacturing initiatives across production environment.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Team Leader
Wainwright Industries
Kansas City, MO
03.2010 - 04.2011
- Identified problems and implemented effective solutions.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
- Communicated job expectations and monitored employees.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Excelsior Springs High School
Excelsior Springs, MO06.2004
Skills
- Information Confidentiality
- Microsoft Office
- Manufacturing Processes
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Time Management
- Public Speaking
- Conflict Management
- Continuous Improvements
- Task Delegation
- Corrective Actions
- Motivational Leadership
- Coaching and Development
Timeline
Production Manager
LMV Automotive Systems
09.2019 - 07.2022
Assistant Production Manager
LMV Automotive Systems
09.2017 - 09.2019
Production Area Leader
LMV Automotive Systems
08.2014 - 08.2017
Customer Service Liaison
LMV Automotive Systems
09.2013 - 08.2014
Production Trainer
LMV Automotive Systems
03.2013 - 09.2013
Continuous Improvement Leader
Wainwright Industries
04.2011 - 12.2012
Team Leader
Wainwright Industries
03.2010 - 04.2011
High School Diploma -
Excelsior Springs High School
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