DAVID WILCOX
Swartz Creek,MI
Summary
Performance-oriented professional with demonstrated skills in enhancing workflows and resource utilization to achieve demanding customer and business targets. Hardworking leader and analytical person with conscientious approach to tackling operational issues. Decisive leader and collaborative team-builder with excellent planning, communication, and customer service abilities.
Experienced with managing production schedules and team performance to ensure timely and quality output. Utilizes strategic planning and problem-solving skills to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Track record of fostering collaborative work environment and navigating complex production challenges.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Mara Technologies
Holly, MI
07.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure adherence to quality standards and timelines.
- Trained and mentored team members on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency across production lines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize resource allocation and reduce downtime.
Production Manager
Doxim
Troy, MI
12.2021 - Current
- Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
- Assure work practices are within OSHA guidelines.
- Implement lean practices increasing efficiency and productivity while reducing waste.
- Track performance and report to upper management.
- Prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly customer requirements.
Production Supervisor
Bradford Company
Brighton, MI
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy.
- Received and evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered resulting in accurate inventory.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output, and reducing safety incidents.
- Shipping finished product to tier 2 and 3 OEM suppliers, National and International.
- Compiled production equipment status reports, detailing parts produced, downtime duration and potential quality concerns.
- Purchasing of raw steel material from multiple vendors supplying three facilities in the U.S.
Sales Associate
Spectrum
Davison, MI
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
Production Supervisor
P&F Systems, Magna Corporation
Auburn Hills, MI
09.2013 - 09.2017
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and delays in robotic welding facility supplying automotive OEM customers.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output, and reducing safety incidents.
- Oversaw equipment modifications and upgrades.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies and organizing workforce.
- Supervised work on bestselling, industry-leading products.
Education
Diploma - College Prep
Luke M. Powers High School
Flint, MISkills
- Assembly and production
- Production targets
- Quality assurance
- Safety and compliance
- Schedule Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Equipment monitoring
- Forklift certification/Train the trainer
- Purchasing and procurement
- Management information systems
- Quality control
- Continuous improvement
- Production management
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- EMT/Paramedic
- McLaren Hospital - Flint, MI
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Mara Technologies
07.2024 - Current
Production Manager
Doxim
12.2021 - Current
Production Supervisor
Bradford Company
09.2018 - 03.2021
Sales Associate
Spectrum
10.2017 - 09.2018
Production Supervisor
P&F Systems, Magna Corporation
09.2013 - 09.2017
Diploma - College Prep
Luke M. Powers High School