Buddy Noyce
Alvaton,KY
Summary
Extensive experience as a leader in manufacturing with expertise in strategic planning, leadership development, communication, motivation, and interpersonal/group effectiveness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Workplace of Choice Sr Supervisor
General Motors
Bay City, MI
06.2025 - Current
- Directed cross-functional teams to optimize production efficiency and streamline operational processes.
- Designed and executed comprehensive training programs for new supervisors, enhancing leadership capabilities.
- Evaluated workflow processes to pinpoint bottlenecks and recommend data-driven solutions.
- Directed enforcement of safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Sr Supervisor
BlueOval SK
Glendale, KY
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Oversaw production workflows to enhance operational efficiency and ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Mentored team members on best practices and process improvements, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Implemented quality control measures that reduced defects and improved product reliability across production lines.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline operations, resulting in optimized resource allocation and reduced downtime.
PRODUCTION SHIFT MANAGER
Magna
Shepherdsville, KY
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Direct accountability for overseeing the maintenance of the manufacturing plant, including machines, tools, and all equipment necessary for daily operations.
- Responsible for OSHA programs related to maintenance, MSDS management, and Environmental regulations.
- Ensure all employees have a safe environment in that all hazards, unsafe actions, or unsafe conditions have been identified, corrected, and/or eliminated.
- Provide supervision and direction to the Maintenance Technicians.
- Maintain and issue daily job assignments, record and evaluate the results of Preventative Maintenance information.
- Assist with the activities of ISO 14001 and related environmental tasks.
AREA MANAGER
Johnson Controls / Clarios
Winston-Salem, NC
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for the organization and implementation of plans, procedures, and policies necessary to maximize the utilization of resources in line with area and plant goals.
- Conduct employee meetings, and approve requisitions, promotions, merit increases, transfers, and discipline.
- Stimulates maximum efficiency and productivity of both Manufacturing Supervisors and production employees by establishing goals and objectives for assigned departments.
- Assures compliance with Company and Plant policies, health and safety standards, environmental regulations, hazardous waste, and good housekeeping practices.
- Recommend improvements in equipment and processes and coordinate, manage, and evaluate the installation of new equipment or processes in the area of responsibility.
- Assures proper maintenance of machines and equipment in the area of responsibility and coordinates longer-term planning for major maintenance projects.
- Assures compliance with quality and process specifications.
PRODUCTION GROUP LEADER
General Motors-LANSING GRAND STAMPING
Lansing, MI
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Responsible for floor-level supervision over XL 1 and XL2 production while leading a team of 40 members.
- Participates in extensive cost savings, waste reduction, critical problem solving, and TIP activities.
- Meets or exceeds daily production over three thousand strokes on XL1 and XL2 safely, as indicated in 0 work-related safety incidents under my supervision.
- GMS expert in Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, and Cost Goals.
PRODUCTION GROUP LEADER
General Motors-BOWLING GREEN ASSEMBLY
Bowling Green, KY
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Responsible for floor-level supervision over LT4 LT5 and LT1 production while leading a team of 50 people.
- Direct customer interaction with the “Engine Build Experience” Program.
- Participated in extensive cost savings, waste reduction, critical problem solving, and TIP activities.
- Assisted Performance Build Center to achieve BIQ 4 certification.
- GMS expert in SPQRC.
- Implemented several precautions to improve workplace safety which resulted in 0 work-related incidents.
- Covered Shift Leader for long durations and ran daily operations.
PRODUCTION GROUP LEADER
General Motors-METAL CASTING OPERATIONS
Saginaw, MI
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Managed Pre-Machining HFV6 Blocks and Heads while leading a team of 60 team members.
- Chairperson for Relationships on the PMN.
- Top 5 on Level 4/5 Board for Dynamic Duo in accordance with GMS.
- Implemented a new JIT for machine recovery to reduce scrap to help achieve BIQ 4 certification.
- Reached target of 550 units of Heads and 278 Blocks per shift.
- GMS expert in SPQRC.
PRODUCTION GROUP LEADER
General Motors-GRAND RIVER
Lansing, MI
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed Trim 1 and experienced Trim 2 and Trim 3, leading the team to our current goal of 33 jobs per hour and reaching our quality goal of 85% to achieve our BIQ 3 certification.
- Led in scrap cost across all three shifts while managing a team of 50 employees.
- Managed quality from 75% to 85% plant-wide in a four-month period.
- Attended daily 5F meetings to achieve BIQ 3 certification and weekly fast-response meetings to improve responsiveness.
PRODUCTION GROUP LEADER
General Motors-FLINT ENGINE OPERATIONS
Flint, MI
03.2013 - 01.2016
- Managed both engine assembly lines, HFV6 and FAMO while leading a Team Of 55 Team Members.
- Led the HFV6 line to record achievements and managed final machining on HFV6 Blocks/Heads Gen I.
- Implemented Safety Top 5 Risks by the team in HFV6, replacing a Safety Stand-down list which resulted in reaching the Safety target of less than 1 strain/sprain per month.
- Managed daily efforts of up to 60 employees, maintaining a balance between the needs of the business while doing so with Safety, Quality, Schedule, and Cost metrics at forefront of decision-making.
- Improved existing processes such as Production Maintenance Partnership (PMP), and Cleaning Checking (CLIC), so they are effective tools in increasing uptime levels from 93.5% to 95.1% in 2015, and decreasing IPPM from 15801 to 8994, below the world-class level of 10000 IPPM.
- Subject Matter Expert for Hours Per Unit/Checkbook management within the department.
- Exceeded goals for HPU each month managing the HFV6 assembly line, and helping out the entire HFV6 department.
- Managed Two Mods of Blocks and Heads on the machining floor on the 3rd shift making model mix and quality decisions independently.
- Managed contaminants/spills of blocks and heads to ensure quality parts went to the motor line.
- Managed all timekeeping for FAMO and build-out to meet customer demands before the startup of SGE.
Education
Bachelor of Arts & Science - Criminal Justice
University of Michigan, Flint
Flint, MI05.2011
United States Navy - undefined
01.1997
Skills
- Safety Coordinator Classes in the United States Navy
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Maintaining a budget to meet sales goals
- Lean Manufacturing Strategies training
- Scheduling
Timeline
Workplace of Choice Sr Supervisor
General Motors
06.2025 - Current
Sr Supervisor
BlueOval SK
04.2024 - 06.2025
PRODUCTION SHIFT MANAGER
Magna
01.2023 - 04.2024
AREA MANAGER
Johnson Controls / Clarios
03.2022 - 01.2023
PRODUCTION GROUP LEADER
General Motors-LANSING GRAND STAMPING
06.2021 - 03.2022
PRODUCTION GROUP LEADER
General Motors-BOWLING GREEN ASSEMBLY
06.2018 - 06.2021
PRODUCTION GROUP LEADER
General Motors-METAL CASTING OPERATIONS
01.2017 - 06.2018
PRODUCTION GROUP LEADER
General Motors-GRAND RIVER
03.2016 - 01.2017
PRODUCTION GROUP LEADER
General Motors-FLINT ENGINE OPERATIONS
03.2013 - 01.2016
United States Navy - undefined
Bachelor of Arts & Science - Criminal Justice
University of Michigan, Flint