Donny Montana
Stow
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Other roles in G&d (above and beyond)
GIESECKE AND DEVRIENT
01.2019
- Increase production by 40% by optimizing machine uptime.
- Provide quality control Plans and Sign offs sheets.
- Run more than one department at a time after hours efficiently or when other departments leadership is not present on site.
- Fill in and run machines during call offs besides the supervisor responsibilities.
- Cut down cost by 30% by eliminating position since supervisor volunteer filled those roles.
- Issue and move material when warehouse personnel are not present, not available or after hours.
- Quality assurance: conduct quality checks and correct defects and deviation around the clock.
- Audit and inventory and ensure there is no discrepancy.
- Trouble shoot machines mechanically and train and help maintenance fix complicated CNC machines.
- Trouble shoot machines software and come up with new trouble shoot.
- Check on stock and material and alert planning team to get material on time.
- Provide machine training and work ethic for new employees.
- Operated CNC machines and managed data for production processes.
- Team lead, took on supervisor role when needed overseeing team performance and production quality.
- Assign material to orders and handled material consumptions, conduct inventory and finalize all the details before the product shipping process.
- Shift Team Lead (Card Finishing):
- Manage and lead the team by providing precise, specific and measurable targets for each of the team members.
- Delegates tasks effectively, chooses the right person for the job and motivates and enhances their skill in order to execute their task accurately.
- Provides training for employees not only how to run the machine but also a good team playing.
- Conduct team huddles with my team and do supervisor responsibilities.
- Creates operation reports and edit and approve and verify all transactions conducted in the ERP system this ensures the accuracy of the data information.
- Provide high output production to complete the job assigned.
- Ensures cards flow smoothly through all operations.
- Maintain the highest quality standards and always come up with action plans to make the process better.
Halliburton
01.2012
- I worked in this American Oil company for oil extraction overseas as an entry level oil field operator, also provided translation and communication between the employees and the US employers.
Production supervisor
GIESECKE AND DEVRIENT Mobile Security (Payment solutions)
01.2022 - Current
- Manage and lead team by providing precise, specific measurable targets for each team member.
- Conduct team huddles with the team and provide updates and expectations.
- Create operations reports, edit, verify and correct transactions for accuracy.
- Maintain high quality standards and create action plans to correct deviations.
- Supervised daily operations ensuring production targets were consistently exceeded.
- Managed and trained new employees improving overall team performance.
- Handled maintenance and quality control tasks on all shifts.
- Frequently filled in for employees on PTO or call offs as well as managerial duties during manager absence.
- Planned and coordinated shift activities optimizing workflow and efficiency.
- Handles Timecards, employees time off and vacation and provide coverage and plan overtime when needed to meet customer due dates.
- Evaluate employees yearly performance, create and issue yearly raises and bonuses and assess attendance points.
- Ensure targets are met and exceeded without risking quality.
- Deal with sensitive and classified data to make sure the government standard and confidentiality is met especially with driver license issuance.
- Audit and inventory and ensure there is no discrepancy between transactions in the system and physical count and make corrections and adjustments when necessary.
- Courses and training :-
- First responder (first aid)
- Ransomeware
- Sensitive Information Handling
- Data Access Concept
- Data Privacy Principles
- Cyber Incident and attacks
- Secure Home Office (Remote)
- Code Of Conduct
- Behavior in Social Media and Employer Privacy
- Data Deletion Concept
- Email and Phishing
- Software and Download
Machine operator
GIESECKE AND DEVRIENT
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Operates 3 machines that are in the area of responsibility mainly Hot Stamp machine, Milling machines and Implanting machines.
- At midpoint of tenure was successful in operating multiple machines achieving outmost quality and meet and/or exceeded set targets.
- Learned the Combo milling and flex bump machine on a short period of time. Enhanced co-workers knowledge on the same machine by sharing my best practices with them.
- Quality is always important to me so ensure this is always at the outmost. Quality before quantity.
- Conducted regular a 100% quality check and inspection for the product that is being produced for each of the machinery equipment.
Lasership
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Worked in this shipping and receiving warehouse, I did shipping, receiving, organizing, auditing and made sure the packages gets delivered to the right destination to the Eastern U.S.
P.P.I Apparel Group
01.2012 - 01.2014
- I worked in the shipping and receiving department in the warehouse. shipping products to all 50 states locally and internationally through Fedex and UPS, package and complete orders for customers that ship out on daily basis.
- Managed inbound and outbound shipments efficiently.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and coordinated logistics.
- Supported team members in day to day warehouse operations.
Linguist, cultural advisor, trainer (US Troops)
US Armed Forces
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Worked with the army, Navy, Air force and Military Police Units from 2004 until 2011.
- Developed and delivered training programs for military personnel upon deployment.
- Arranged meetings between high ranking officers from both sides.
- Translated very sensitive documents and held important meetings.
- Provided cultural advisement to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Ensured clear communication and training across multiple teams and departments.
- I worked for the United States Army, Marines, Navy and Military police overseas as a linguist, cultural advisor, coordinator and trainer, did that with optimum efficiency. did joint patrols between the US and Iraqi forces. conducted and coordinated meeting between the US and Iraqi leadership. Helped the US forces train the Iraqi forces and also did human rights training. my participation was the key to the success of the mission of the Military Units that I worked with.
Teacher
01.2007 - 01.2008
- I worked as a high school English teacher and that was overseas.
Education
Bachelor degree - English
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (university of Basrah)
06-2006
Skills
- Experienced manufacturing and production supervisor with strong background with team leadership, machine operations, Quality Control, Inventory Control, Material Issuance and Consumption On time Delivery, production uptime and maximization, Lean, Planning, Training, extensive supervisory experience and military training and strive to drive efficiency and productivity in a dynamic manufacturing environment Planning, prioritization, problem solving and creative skills Pays strong attention to details and quality at the same time solution oriented personality Always energetic and eager to learn new skills Very hard working, responsible and ambitious Creative and able to handle multiple tasks on daily basis Excellent and precise communication skills with internal and external parties Highly technical aptitude which is supported by excellent skills and knowledge Proficient in auditing and using problem solving skills when trying to look for root cause of issues Proficient in Microsoft Office Knowledgeable about Microsoft, SAP and Syteline systems, Team Player, Multitasking, very creative, Energetic flexible, on time, Innovative, Motivated, Fast Learner, Reliable, Focused, organized, clear, consistent, positive attitude, problem solving, communicative and collaborative
Timeline
Production supervisor
GIESECKE AND DEVRIENT Mobile Security (Payment solutions)
01.2022 - Current
Other roles in G&d (above and beyond)
GIESECKE AND DEVRIENT
01.2019
Machine operator
GIESECKE AND DEVRIENT
01.2015 - 01.2019
Lasership
01.2014 - 01.2015
Halliburton
01.2012
P.P.I Apparel Group
01.2012 - 01.2014
Teacher
01.2007 - 01.2008
Linguist, cultural advisor, trainer (US Troops)
US Armed Forces
01.2004 - 01.2012
Bachelor degree - English
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (university of Basrah)