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Derek Molzahn

Powell

Summary

Dynamic production leader with a proven track record at Ohio Laser, excelling in lean manufacturing and strategic planning. Achieved significant efficiency gains through innovative scheduling and quality assurance measures. Strong problem-solving skills and team development expertise fostered a culture of continuous improvement, driving on-time deliveries and enhanced profitability.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Ohio Laser
09.2020 - Current
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
  • Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.

Assistant Production Manager

Ohio Laser
05.2020 - 09.2020
  • Overcame obstacles and variables to maintain production efficiency, meet deadlines and achieve high levels of profitability.
  • Designed and implemented new production schedule to reduce loss in labor and inventory.
  • Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.
  • Successfully managed production activities to achieve on-time shipment of orders.

Production Planner

Ohio Laser
09.2018 - 05.2020
  • Employed accurate forecasting to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
  • Planned and established production schedules and optimized control levels for diversified manufacturing operations.
  • Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
  • Worked with engineering, production, and testing departments to implement corrective actions for missed milestones.
  • Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.

Account Representative

Ohio Laser
05.2016 - 09.2018
  • Supported customer satisfaction through regular follow-up and communication.
  • Collaborated with other departments to address customer needs and service requests.
  • Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.

Education

BBA - Marketing And Information Systems

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
05-2016

Skills

  • Lean manufacturing
  • Production data analysis
  • Strong leadership
  • Production planning
  • Team development
  • Capacity planning
  • Strategic planning
  • Problem-solving
  • Quality assurance testing

Timeline

Production Manager

Ohio Laser
09.2020 - Current

Assistant Production Manager

Ohio Laser
05.2020 - 09.2020

Production Planner

Ohio Laser
09.2018 - 05.2020

Account Representative

Ohio Laser
05.2016 - 09.2018

BBA - Marketing And Information Systems

University of Cincinnati

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