David Oakes
Miamisburg,OH
Summary
Dedicated Manager with over 25 years of experience providing leadership and maintaining positive work environments my teams. Successful managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment. Advanced skills in Direct Labor Efficiency, Quality Improvements, Accident Awareness, and 5S. Looking to apply skills to new Supevisor position.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Shape Corp.
Trenton, Ohio
04.2024 - Current
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Wrote and submitted reports on daily Safety, Quality, and Productivity.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
Warehouse Manager
Forvia / Faurecia
Franklin, OH
12.2023 - Current
- Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
- Planned and implemented efficient warehousing systems for incoming and outgoing goods.
- Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed.
- Resolved customer complaints related to product quality or delivery issues.
- Conducted periodic audits of the warehouse environment to identify any potential hazards or risks.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Coordinated service and maintenance on delivery trucks, forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
- Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
- Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
Production Manager
Forvia / Faurecia
Franklin, OH
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Reviewed customer feedback to determine if changes are necessary in order to improve product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Supported audit reviews and initiated corrective actions.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
Deputy UAP Manager / Production Supervisor
Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies / Forvia
Franklin, OH
10.2015 - 01.2023
- Managing 24 Benders and 2 - 5 Gaps within the OEM with a workforce of up to 45 hourly personnel on a 3-shift operation
- Team consisted of Process Engineers, Quality Engineers, Master Scheduler, Maintenance Techs, Supervisors, and Engineering Techs
- Helped Improved Overall Machine efficiency by 12% with effective problem solving and collective data approach
- Improved Direct Labor Efficiency by 10% and improved production efficiencies through effective scheduling, changeover time reductions, Implementation of Quick-change tooling
- Assisted with overall Plant improvement to lead Business group in overall Gross Margin in 2017
Team Leader
Allegion - Steel craft
Blue Ash, OH
02.2012 - 10.2015
- Previously managed 25 employees in 2 departments
- Focused on Safety, Quality, on time delivery, and customer satisfaction
- Driving Daily Continuous Improvement with a team first mentality
- Improved production scheduling through effective man ban implementation
- Reduced Safety Incidents and accidents with daily audits and Risk Assessments
- Reduced Overtime and Improved Labor Efficiency through Operational Excellence events, Rapid Improvement management events.
Interim Production Manager / Production Supervisor
Faurecia Exhaust
Franklin, OH
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Manage 20 Benders and 4 Gaps within the OEM with a workforce of up to 25 hourly personnel on a 3-shift operation
- Team consisted of Process Engineers, Quality Engineers, Master Scheduler, Maintenance Techs, Supervisors, and Engineering Techs
- Helped reduce scrap from 1.2% of sales to .38% of sales through effective problem solving and collective data approach
- Improved Direct Labor Efficiency by 10% and improved production efficiencies through Hoshin workshops and lean principles
- Improved Missed shipments from 150,000 MPM to 6,000 MPM through effective scheduling, changeover time reductions, and Kan Ban principles
- 0 lost time accidents for 3 + years
Quality Supervisor
Screen Works
Vandalia, OH
01.2009 - 10.2009
- Responsible for all Quality and Production for an industry leader in Apparel Screen Printing
- Managed 25 employees with a goal of zero defects and premium quality to supply customers such as Abercrombie and Fitch, Victoria's Secret, NFL, and MLB
- Reduced printing defects and lead times by collective data, effective problem solving, prioritizing, and charting top 5 quality and delivery issues.
Material Planner
Faurecia Exhaust
Troy, OH
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Responsible for scheduling all production for two tube mills and four cutting machines for a 3-shift operation
- Customers included 4 plants within North American Operations (Granger In, Troy, Oh, Franklin, Oh, Louisville, Ky)
- Oversaw ordering of all raw materials and slit steel, 12 week forecasting for future requirements to AK Steel and Ohio/Kentucky Steel
- Worked with suppliers to reduce inventory costs and material supply issues
- Responsible for working with a team to reduce MPM from a high of 250,000 MPM to < 10,000 MPM
- Established and maintained a proper level of communications and cooperation among plant personnel and suppliers through shift meetings, safety meetings, teleconference, and via e-mail.
Production Supervisor
Faurecia Exhaust
Troy, OH
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Managed 2 tube Mills and 4 Cutting machines in a high-volume short lead time environment
- Up to 25 employees
- Responsible for reducing lead times and scrap while increasing uptime and reducing changeovers through SMED workshop, Hoshin training, QRQC (Quality Control Quick Response) problem solving.
Production Supervisor
Copperweld Miami Division
Piqua, OH
01.1997 - 01.2002
- Directed 2 - 4 Team Leaders and 35 Technicians in a $400M Union facility
- 11 Tube mills with capabilities of running tubing at a rate of 400ft per minute
- Customers included Harley Davidson, Hill Rom, Huffy Bicycles
- Coordinated the efforts of various support departments including the Material Planning, Product Support, Operations Engineering, Engineering Maintenance, Training and Quality Assurance departments
- Derived, analyzed and reported policy deployment metrics
- Worked within a manufacturing environment since 1986
- Maintained a high level of expertise in various production environments
- Developed career aspirations through due diligence, perseverance, and a desire to succeed with determination and hard work
- Adapts well to most environments and strives to meet or exceed all challenges.
Education
Industrial Management -
Edison State Community College
01.2002
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Interagency Cooperation
- Schedule Management
- Change Planning
- Policy Implementation
- Process Improvements
- Performance Optimization
- Leadership Skills
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in United States for any employer
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Supervisor
Shape Corp.
04.2024 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Forvia / Faurecia
12.2023 - Current
Production Manager
Forvia / Faurecia
01.2023 - 12.2023
Deputy UAP Manager / Production Supervisor
Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies / Forvia
10.2015 - 01.2023
Team Leader
Allegion - Steel craft
02.2012 - 10.2015
Interim Production Manager / Production Supervisor
Faurecia Exhaust
01.2009 - 01.2012
Quality Supervisor
Screen Works
01.2009 - 10.2009
Material Planner
Faurecia Exhaust
01.2006 - 01.2009
Production Supervisor
Faurecia Exhaust
01.2002 - 01.2006
Production Supervisor
Copperweld Miami Division
01.1997 - 01.2002
Industrial Management -
Edison State Community College