Bryan Howard
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Experienced production supervisor with a proven track record of maintaining smooth and efficient operations. Adept at meeting demanding manufacturing targets and demonstrating progressive leadership in various areas of the manufacturing industry.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Kimray Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2021 - 09.2024
- Managed 40-plus employees in a high-volume production environment.
- Monitored and maintained quality control standards, ensuring that products met customer requirements.
- 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.
- Analyzed production data to develop strategies for improving efficiency and reducing waste.
- Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
Assistant Production Manager
Rosenboom Machine & Tool
Sheldon , IA
10.2016 - 04.2021
- Monitored the daily progress of production activities to ensure that products are delivered on time.
- Identified areas for improvement in processes and procedures, and developed strategies to optimize efficiency.
- Oversaw the training and development of new staff members.
- Established safety protocols to reduce workplace hazards and incidents.
- Maintained records related to production including inventory levels, orders processed.
- Resolved conflicts between departments or personnel when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations pertaining to health and safety.
- Implemented lean manufacturing techniques such as 5S methodology in order to maximize efficiency.
- Developed plans for managing overtime hours while minimizing labor costs.
- Reviewed employee performance regularly through one-on-one conversations or performance reviews.
- Tracked departmental output.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Eliminated process discrepancies, implementing continuous improvements for scheduling procedures.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
- Liaised between senior plant management and line-level supervision to maintain open communications.
Outsourcing Scheduler
Kimray
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2012 - 09.2016
- Ensured seamless workflow between inhouse and outsourced machining departments.
- Ensured product integrity through close vendor cooperation.
- Maintained compliance with quality standards for products.
- Negotiated with vendors to maintain profitability by controlling expenses.
Production Supervisor
Kimray
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2010 - 03.2012
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for each employee to identify areas for improvement.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
Machinist
Kimray
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2003 - 01.2010
- Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Read blueprints, skhes, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
- Verified conformance of finished work piece to specifications by checking measurements with a variety of precision measuring instruments such as height gauges, surface plates and protractors.
- Operated manual lathes to turn down shafts and cut threads into them.
- Changed worn cutting tools as needed during operation.
- Trained new employees in the use of machinery used in the manufacturing process.
- Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
Education
ASE Certification - Automotive Mechanics
Gordan Cooper Technology Center
Shawnee, OK05-1999
Skills
- Assembly and production
- Schedule Management
- Quality Control
- Continuous Improvement
- Manufacturing
- Process Improvement
- Operations Management
- Health and safety compliance
Certification
- DNA leadership graduate.
- Front line leader Graduate.
Accomplishments
Situational leadership II workshop
Crucial converstations course
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Kimray Inc.
05.2021 - 09.2024
Assistant Production Manager
Rosenboom Machine & Tool
10.2016 - 04.2021
Outsourcing Scheduler
Kimray
03.2012 - 09.2016
Production Supervisor
Kimray
01.2010 - 03.2012
Machinist
Kimray
07.2003 - 01.2010
ASE Certification - Automotive Mechanics
Gordan Cooper Technology Center
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