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
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Night Shift Production Manager
Continental Carbonics
08.2022 - Current
Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
Lead Industrial safety programs that help ensure the protection and safety of all employees.
Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
Quality and Production
Mercedes Benz US International
08.2018 - Current
Maintain assembly line keeping up with downtime; making sure rotation is straight; keep tpm board up dated; and order all supplies
Approve all finished products by confirming specifications and conducting required tests
Document and update inspection results by completing reports and logs
Double-check connections to ensure they match and record any discrepancies in assembly log
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical publications, attending seminars, watching industry videos, etc
Return products for re-work if needed and complete documentation to confirm re-work
Maintain and service all equipment when necessary.
Shipping Supervisor
Fleetwood Metal Industries
10.2017 - 07.2018
Manage day to day shipping operations for on time delivery of sheet metal products to Honda customers in U.S., Canada, and Mexico
Managed inventory moves to new warehouse location during new facility expansion to improve shipping operations
Responsible for 3 shift operations with 3 team leads and 36 associates
Manage (JIT) Just In Time Operations for delivery of over 22 shipments daily
Schedules and manage expedite shipment when necessary to all customers to include international shipments to Mexico and Canada
Manage FIFO of inventory ensure no out of date materials are being sent to customers
Submits EDI transmissions to ensure customer notifications are be sent to customers once shipments are released
Certify and train all forklift operators for safe operations.
Nissan Lead Tech
Nissan North America
01.2009 - 09.2017
Maintain assembly line keeping up with downtime; making sure rotation is straight; keep tpm board up dated; and order all supplies
Ensure production area is safe to work, productive and has required inventory
Maintain production machines and equipments
Ensure equipment and work floor is clean, safe and well-maintained to the 5S standard
Monitor and control processes using visual aids, process data and on-line testing
Identify and debug problems in processes, products, equipment and work for solution
Resolve practical problems and deal with variety of concrete situation variables where limited standardization exists
Perform tasks assigned to operations as per Master Task List
Provide training to technicians on plant operations
Promote safe and healthy production environment and perform safe work practices always
Establish and perform high performance standards characterized by integrity
Support field personnel and engineering staff in production data management
Lead and direct operators to ensure production requirements are met
Create production graphs and analyze production trends using Aries, DSS, Excel
Developed failure database for artificial lift and assist in analyzing performance
Support data management and technical evaluation efforts of team
Recommend new approaches to streamline team's data management
Trained new hires as and when directed.
Nissan Tech
Nissan North America
01.2003 - 01.2009
Assembled and installed various components on the assembly line
Examined products to ensure conformance to quality standards
Monitored and adjusted gauges, valves and switches
Operated computerized and manual equipment for production processes
Completed appropriate paperwork associated with production work.
Lead Quality Inspector
La-Z-Boy Furniture
01.1991 - 01.2003
Maintains quality standards by approving incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products; recording quality results
Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials
Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production supervisor
Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work
Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and waste; inputting data into quality database
Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions; calling for repairs
Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications
Accomplishes quality and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
Education
General Academics Studies Diploma -
Newton County High School
Newton, MS
01.1990
Skills
Material Planning
Quality Control Management
Economic modeling/business analysis
Product Planning
Strong leadership abilities
Decision-Making
Health and safety compliance
Staff Management
Operations Management
Performance Evaluation
Safety Management
Workflow Management
Performance monitoring
Cost Control
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Night Shift Production Manager
Continental Carbonics
08.2022 - Current
Quality and Production
Mercedes Benz US International
08.2018 - Current
Shipping Supervisor
Fleetwood Metal Industries
10.2017 - 07.2018
Nissan Lead Tech
Nissan North America
01.2009 - 09.2017
Nissan Tech
Nissan North America
01.2003 - 01.2009
Lead Quality Inspector
La-Z-Boy Furniture
01.1991 - 01.2003
General Academics Studies Diploma -
Newton County High School
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