Devin Howard
Richmond,IN
Summary
Adept at driving operational excellence, I spearheaded quality and productivity enhancements at Saver Systems, achieving significant improvements in workflow efficiency. My leadership and strategic planning skills, combined with expertise in lean manufacturing and staff management, have consistently elevated team performance and operational outcomes, reflecting a strong commitment to results and quality standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Saver Systems
08.2022 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
Operation Specialist
Saversystems
09.2018 - 08.2022
- Provided training and mentorship to junior staff members, contributing to overall team success.
- Reduced costs for the organization by identifying areas of waste and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new workflow strategies.
- Streamlined operational procedures, leading to improved efficiency by reorganizing workflow processes.
Car Maintenance Tech
The Car Guy
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment, adhering to industry safety standards and regulations.
- Reduced turnaround time for repairs by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing workload.
- Ensured consistent service quality by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of automotive technologies and best practices.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
Production Line Operator
Primex Plastics Corporation
04.2015 - 07.2017
- Ensured high-quality output by conducting thorough quality control checks and promptly addressing any issues identified.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols, conducting routine inspections, and providing necessary training to fellow operators.
- Minimized material waste during production runs through careful monitoring of raw material usage and adherence to established guidelines.
- Consistently met or exceeded daily production targets through diligent monitoring of equipment performance and proactive problemsolving.
- Reduced machine downtime through regular maintenance checks, prompt troubleshooting, and timely repairs.
Assembly Line Production Worker
Bosch
08.2012 - 03.2015
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring optimal productivity and safety for all workers.
- Contributed to overall team success by meeting daily production targets consistently.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to maintain smooth workflow and efficient product assembly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new procedures quickly when changes were implemented on the production line.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chapel Hill High School
Douglasville, GA06.2011
Skills
- Production Planning
- Operations Management
- Strong leadership abilities
- Staff Management
- Team Development
- Quality Control
- Materials Management
- Strategic Planning
- Training skills
- Performance Evaluation
- Equipment monitoring
- Manufacturing
- OSHA Compliance
- Lean Manufacturing
- Team Management
- Employee Hiring
- Forklift Operation
- Decision-Making
All Sports
My leadership qualities are driven from my long history of playing sports and being apart of teams. In a team setting, maintaining a balance between the first and last man are very important, so building people to believe they can accomplish as much as the previous person is something I strive to do.
Timeline
Production Manager
Saver Systems
08.2022 - Current
Operation Specialist
Saversystems
09.2018 - 08.2022
Car Maintenance Tech
The Car Guy
11.2017 - 08.2018
Production Line Operator
Primex Plastics Corporation
04.2015 - 07.2017
Assembly Line Production Worker
Bosch
08.2012 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Chapel Hill High School
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