PRESLEY D WHERN
Brooklyn Park,MN
Summary
Flexible Manufacturing Supervisor dedicated to leading cross-functional teams in meeting customer demands and deadlines. Experience overseeing a group of 55 employees. Adept at planning, directing and coordinating all manufacturing processes.
Skilled at maintaining and communicating daily productivity to upper management. Over 17 year background in manufacturing industry. Skilled in organizing and maintaining steady workforce and allocating workers to meet targets. Talented at motivating employees and maintaining low attrition rate.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manufacturing Supervisor
Abbott Laboratories
Minnetonka, MN
01.2013 - 03.2022
- Directed day-to-day operations focused on attainment of key business metrics, continuous improvement initiatives and 55-member management team with related direct reports.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
- Communicated job expectations and monitored employees.
- Conducts employee hiring process, termination, LOA, performance reviews and promotions
- Recorded and reported attendance and hours worked for all area employees.
- Managed departmental performance measures.
- Performed accident investigations.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Led safety meetings and monitored compliance with gear requirements and best practices.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Identified problems and implemented effective solutions.
- Host daily huddles and weekly meetings with employees
- Cultivated professional working relationships with counterparts, peers and direct reports
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Reported tool, machinery and equipment issues to maintenance personnel.
Maintenance Technician
ABBOTT LABORATORIES
Minnetonka, MN
01.2008 - 08.2013
- Maintained, repaired and perform preventative maintenance, Inspect each major piece of equipment, including bonding machine, coating machine, ovens, swaggers, water welder, pumps, chemical additive units and coil tubing units for proper operation, etc
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with no supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed unscheduled maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and complete repairs.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Production Operator
ST. JUDE MEDICAL INC
Minnetonka, MN
10.2005 - 01.2008
- Production Assembly- Stringing Electrode wire, Electrode Ring Brazing, Swaging and Steerable handle attachment
- Quality assurance
- Safety practice
- Good Documentation Practices compliance
- Regulatory compliances
Assembly Production Operator
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC
Maple Grove, MN
12.2004 - 10.2005
- Inspect and assemble inner cells using microscopes, computer and other electronics equipment
- Adjusted machine feed and speed if necessary
- Maintained necessary level of communications between engineers and production staffs
- Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance
- Was also responsible for documentation and sometimes Material Handling.
Education
MBA - Business Management
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN2021
BACHELOR OF ARTS - INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT
Metropolitan State University
12.2018
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE: PRE - ENGINEERING
North Hennepin Community College
2012
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - ELECTRONICS & ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
Hennepin Technical College
2008
Skills
- Positive Employee Relation, Leadership ability, Inventory management, conflict management, Cost reductions, Quality System Management
- Environmental, Safety and Regulatory compliances
- Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency,
- Project management, working with people from diverse background, Good Communication, Quick Leaner
- Assembly line supervision
- Safety oversight
- Quality assurance
- Proficient with Kronos, Workday, Windchill and SAP
- Leadership Impact Training
- Continues improvement
- Great Team player and very comfortable working Independently
Personal Information
I believe in sustainability of the environment, during my free schedules I volunteer my time at feed my starving children and
other community initiatives as a way of giving back. I'm a people person with a friendly demeanor and non-confrontational
personality. I respect everyone regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, age, education and social-status.
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Sr. Manufacturing Supervisor
Abbott Laboratories
01.2013 - 03.2022
Maintenance Technician
ABBOTT LABORATORIES
01.2008 - 08.2013
Production Operator
ST. JUDE MEDICAL INC
10.2005 - 01.2008
Assembly Production Operator
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC
12.2004 - 10.2005
MBA - Business Management
Walden University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT
Metropolitan State University
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE: PRE - ENGINEERING
North Hennepin Community College
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - ELECTRONICS & ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
Hennepin Technical College