David Wyman
Moscow,ME
Summary
First and foremost, understanding that our most important resources are our team members. I have achieved success in the various management positions I've held by understanding what it takes to have a good rapport with my team members. I'm a Safety / Quality-driven Production Supervisor with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious leader and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team building abilities with open and clear communication style. Skilled Production Supervisor experienced in manufacturing over 15+ year career. Focused on quality of materials and finished products as well as accomplishing challenging business objectives. Clear and decisive leader with decisive and detail-oriented mindset.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder Foreman
Innovative Specialties
04.2024 - Current
- Troubleshot issues related to equipment or workflow inefficiencies, implementing effective solutions promptly.
- Increased overall productivity by implementing efficient welding techniques and processes.
- Conducted employee evaluations based on quality metrics derived from completed projects as well as adherence to company policies regarding timelines and safety procedures.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by optimizing resource usage and reducing waste materials in the fabrication process.
- Utilized lean manufacturing principles to optimize production processes while minimizing costs and waste generation within the team''s operations area.
- Reduced workplace accidents by enforcing strict safety protocols and conducting regular safety training sessions.
- Managed a team of welders, ensuring timely project completion and high-quality workmanship.
- Coordinated with project managers to ensure accurate material procurement and allocation for projects.
- Conducted routine inspections of welding equipment, maintaining optimal performance levels and minimizing downtime.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to improve skills and productivity.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing valuable industry knowledge and fostering a skilled workforce.
- Facilitated continuous improvement initiatives within the team, driving innovation in welding techniques and processes.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads, and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
Production /Maintenance Technician Supervisor
Puritan Medical Products
04.2017 - 04.2024
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet production needs.
- Created preventative maintenance schedules for maintenance crews.
- Created parts lists for machines and kept an inventory for preventative maintenance schedules as well as break down maintenance.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.
- Reduced machine downtime by efficiently troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues in a timely manner.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Alcom.
08.2006 - 04.2017
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
- Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in Lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Performed pre-shift checks of equipment to identify problems and remove affected equipment for repair.
- Decreased inventory and labor hours through strategic process changes.
Education
GED -
Valley High School
Bingham, ME44B (Metal Worker)
US Army
Aberdeen, MDSkills
- Schedule Management
- Continuous Improvement Practices
- Workflow Optimization
- Target Production Oversight
- Production Equipment Maintenance 15 years
- Heavy equipment maintenance 10 years
- Heavy equipment operator
- Experienced Forestry Equipment Operator
- TIG, MIG, Stick and Gas welding 20 years
- Metal fabrication/ Pipe fitting
- Building maintenance 5 years
- Training and mentoring
- 5S methodology
- Production planning
- Process improvement
- Project planning
- Hand and power tools
- Lockout and tagout procedures
Education and Training
other,other
Training seminars
- Lean
- Kaizen
- Six Sigma
- OSHA 10
- CLP ( Forestry safety)
- First aid/ C.P.R
- 5S (methodology)
- NFPA-70E ( Electrical safety)
Timeline
Welder Foreman
Innovative Specialties
04.2024 - Current
Production /Maintenance Technician Supervisor
Puritan Medical Products
04.2017 - 04.2024
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Alcom.
08.2006 - 04.2017
GED -
Valley High School
44B (Metal Worker)
US Army
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