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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Chad Lusty

Bloomington,MN

Summary

Qualified Production Supervisor with Twenty six years of manufacturing management experience, including cross-training and scheduling employees, ordering raw materials, record-keeping and meeting all production deadlines.


Results-oriented and decisive leader in the manufacturing industry.


Strong leader with comprehensive management and logistics experience who thrives in dynamically changing environments.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

CPP/Hitchcock Industries
Bloomington, MN
04.2001 - 08.2012

Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross-functional operations.

Developed and implemented data-based solutions in a timely manner.

Operated all equipment throughout manufacturing process to back-fill.

Led regular stand-up meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals.

Supervised production schedules, production quality and on time delivery.

Coordinated closely with quality control regarding products awaiting dispositions.

Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment at all times.

Coordinated preventative maintenance on existing and new production equipment, including routine calibration.

Diligently maintained safety and quality standards.

Implemented root cause and corrective actions to remove production constraints and improve product quality.

Enforced a culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.

Collaborated with the engineering team to adjust and modify production equipment.

Trained, developed and counseled employees to develop a high performing team.

Developed and maintained strong and clear communication and rapport with plant personnel.




Production Supervisor

Progress Casting Group
Plymouth, MN
05.1986 - 04.2001

Mastered the intricacies of the process flow within each department.

Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross-functional operations.

Operated all equipment throughout manufacturing process to back-fill.

Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment at all times.

Supervised production schedules, production quality and on time delivery.

Coordinated and developed new product design in collaboration with engineering staff.

Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints.

Education

Business Administration

Strayer University
2015

Associate of Arts - Management/Supervision

Employers Association
2011

Skills

  • Experienced in production scheduling
  • Supply management expertise
  • Process certification
  • Knowledge of 5S methodology
  • Dedication to product quality
  • Knowledge of 6 sigma, Kaizen, ISO, and NADCAP methodology
  • Knowledgeable of quality control standards
  • Chemical processing expertise
  • Purchasing ability
  • Supply management expertise
  • Process certification

Accomplishments

Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to efficiently meet production requirements.


Supervised first shift operations and more than thirty production line associates.


Authored or reviewed all production processes.


Using lean manufacturing techniques reduced raw material inventory by more than sixty percent.

Timeline

Production Supervisor

CPP/Hitchcock Industries
04.2001 - 08.2012

Production Supervisor

Progress Casting Group
05.1986 - 04.2001

Business Administration

Strayer University

Associate of Arts - Management/Supervision

Employers Association
Chad Lusty