Donald Bruce
Anniston,Alabama
Summary
Multi-talented Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety. 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.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Associated Metalcast, LLC
Oxford, AL
01.2022 - Current
- Supervised a team of 40+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules and establishing priorities.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for each employee to identify areas for improvement.
- Provided feedback and guidance to personnel regarding their job performance and development plans.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
CNC Production Supervisor
General Dynamics
Anniston, Alabama
10.2017 - 01.2022
- Coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.
- Developed inexperienced operators to broaden their skill set.
- Maintained the highest 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.
- Planned production operations for shift while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in Lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
CNC Machinist
Talladega Machine Specialties, LLC
Talladega, AL
06.2008 - 10.2017
- Worked from print and work order, created programs and set up machines to produce required parts.
- Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
- Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications.
- Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to metal type and finish specifications.
- Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
- Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners.
- Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
- Increased equipment lifespans by incorporating preventive and corrective maintenance processes.
- Quality manager for 18 months (2014-2015), before returning to the floor.
Production Associate
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
Lincoln, AL
09.2003 - 06.2008
- 2 years in assembly - Completed assembly according to standardized procedures.
- 2 years in die cast - melt furnace, tig weld repair, quality inspection
- 1 year in line-off quality control - responsible for final quality inspection of vehicle.
- Competed in NH Circle, winning twice and finishing second once.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Medicine
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, ALSome College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Project management
- Production target management
- Workflow Optimization
- Process improvement strategies
- Quality control
- Workforce training
- Systems implementation
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Associated Metalcast, LLC
01.2022 - Current
CNC Production Supervisor
General Dynamics
10.2017 - 01.2022
CNC Machinist
Talladega Machine Specialties, LLC
06.2008 - 10.2017
Production Associate
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
09.2003 - 06.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Medicine
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Walden University
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