Donnie Pingleton
United States
Summary
Decisive Production Supervisor exceptionally skilled at identifying measures to improve production methods and equipment performance. Consistently achieved inventory goals and maintained minimal downtime for production lines.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
HYILL
01.2024 - Current
- Secured significant funding through effective grant writing, increasing the organization''s capacity to serve its constituents.
- Built strong community partnerships to support organizational goals and expand outreach efforts.
- Enhanced donor relations by developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies.
- Developed innovative programs addressing community needs, leading to improved outcomes for beneficiaries.
Production Supervisor
Cast Aluminum Solutions
11.2021 - Current
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and reducing waste.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for ongoing personnel development.
- Reduced equipment downtime by implementing preventive maintenance programs and timely repairs.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Timken
10.2013 - 11.2021
- Supervised a team of skilled workers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluation for continuous improvement.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives by soliciting feedback from employees and incorporating their suggestions into the manufacturing process where feasible.
- Developed and maintained detailed documentation for manufacturing processes, ensuring consistency across shifts.
- Monitored production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of products, meeting customer expectations consistently.
- Participated in departmental meetings to share insights from the manufacturing floor, contributing valuable input towards decisionmaking.
- Assisted in the development of annual budgets for labor, equipment, materials, and other manufacturing resources.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace injuries and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, identifying solutions that prevented future recurrence of similar problems.
- Coordinated with suppliers for timely procurement of raw materials, maintaining uninterrupted production flow.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve production goals and optimize workflow.
- Maintained open lines of communication between management and staff, fostering trust and transparency throughout the organization.
- Led safety meetings and monitored compliance with gear requirements and best practices.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in significant reduction in operational expenses.
- Maintained proper inventory levels.
- Communicated job expectations and monitored employees.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
- Reported tool, machinery and equipment issues to maintenance personnel.
Lead Supervisor
Daco Inc
01.2011 - 10.2013
- Ensured smooth daily operations by addressing unforeseen challenges promptly and proactively.
- Improved team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new workflows.
- Optimized resource allocation to maximize profitability while maintaining high-quality standards in service delivery.
- Established clear lines of communication within the team, fostering collaboration and teamwork.
CNC Machinist
Industrial Hard Chrome
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Partnered closely with quality control teams to identify areas where improvements could be made within production processes.
- Performed preventative maintenance on CNC machines, prolonging their operational lifespan and reducing repair costs.
- Stayed current on industry trends and advancements in machining technology, applying new knowledge to daily work for continuous growth and development.
- Ensured consistent high-quality output by conducting thorough inspections using various gauging techniques.
- Upheld quality standards during final product assembly, ensuring that all components fit together correctly with minimal errors or adjustments required.
- Increased efficiency by collaborating with team members to troubleshoot complex issues and share solutions across the department.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by participating in Lean manufacturing efforts aimed at reducing waste within operations.
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking guidance on CNC programming or machine setup challenges.
- Reduced machine downtime through regular maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment issues.
- Assisted in the training of new machinists, sharing industry knowledge and best practices for optimal performance.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ04.2024
Skills
- Audit management
- Assembly and production
- Quality Control
- Continuous Improvement
- Schedule Management
- Production targets
- Operations Management
- Training and mentoring
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- Schedule development
- Production Management
- Data Analytics
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Compliance understanding
- Manufacturing
- Process Documentation
- Waste Reduction
- Staff Development
- Business Management
- Scheduling Coordination
- Production Planning
- Staff Management
- Performance monitoring
- Staff Supervision
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Excellent Communication
- Performance Improvement
- Written Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Goal Setting
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Collaboration
- Continuous improvements
Websites
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 35-50 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of General Dynamics Project.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Affiliations
- Knights of Columbus
- Toast Masters
- HYILL
- Rita's Ministries
Certification
- First Aid Training - 2023
- CPR Training - 2023
- Supervisory Management Training - 2018
- Emotional Intelligence Training - 2021
Timeline
Executive Director
HYILL
01.2024 - Current
Production Supervisor
Cast Aluminum Solutions
11.2021 - Current
Manufacturing Supervisor
Timken
10.2013 - 11.2021
Lead Supervisor
Daco Inc
01.2011 - 10.2013
CNC Machinist
Industrial Hard Chrome
01.2008 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix