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Dennis Kennedy

Pink Hill,NC

Summary

Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Transportation Manager

Kennedy Brothers Logistics
04.2016 - Current
  • Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
  • Collaborated with planner to schedule and implement backhaul processes to meet third-party backhaul goals.
  • Communicated with customer service and sales teams to improve productivity and service ratings.
  • Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
  • Oversaw team of 45 drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.


Production Manager

Precision Hydraulics
11.1994 - 04.2016
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
  • Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Developed training programs for production staff, enhancing skill levels and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with R&D to integrate new technologies into production processes, enhancing product features.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted developmental plans.
  • Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.

Education

Associates - Machining

Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC
12-1994

Skills

  • ISO standards
  • Business forecasting
  • Dedication to product quality
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Assembly and production
  • Material planning
  • Safety management
  • Operations management
  • Manufacturing
  • Team development
  • Purchasing
  • OSHA regulations
  • Quality control
  • Production scheduling
  • Staff management
  • Production line management

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 186 staff members.
  • Proficiently supervised 4 production lines, oversaw materials inspection, scheduled production and conducted weekly physical inventories.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Trained and supervised 12 production staff over 10 years.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Helped implement lean and 5s
  • Schedule and planning
  • Inventory control
  • Set up new plant in India
  • Facilitated prototypes

Timeline

Transportation Manager

Kennedy Brothers Logistics
04.2016 - Current

Production Manager

Precision Hydraulics
11.1994 - 04.2016

Associates - Machining

Coastal Carolina Community College

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