DWIGHT DJ LINDLEY
Houston,USA
Summary
Diligent Manufacturing Operations Manager with proven ability to streamline processes and enhance production efficiency. Successfully led cross-functional teams to implement lean manufacturing practices, resulting in improved workflow. Demonstrated proficiency in inventory management and quality control.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Production / Manufacturing Operations Manager
Applied Cryo Technologies (Plug Power Inc.)
Houston, TX
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Directed daily production across multiple departments, managing a 25-member team.
- Reduced downtime by 15% through Lean manufacturing and PM programs.
- Improved cross-functional communication through daily safety and forecast meetings.
- Leveraged SAP/MRP for inventory, workflow, and resource planning.
- Oversaw quality assurance, inspections, and non-conformance reporting.
- Implemented 5S for enhanced efficiency and workplace organization.
- Managed vendor relations, procurement, and logistics.
- Drove cost savings via process improvements and budget management.
Operations / Senior Production Manager
Nanotech Inc.
Houston, TX
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed full production lifecycle, including staffing, scheduling, and materials flow.
- Executed Lean and 5S initiatives to streamline workflow and reduce downtime.
- Enhanced safety and minimized waste through team coordination and PM systems.
- Tracked materials, work orders, and production metrics using SAP.
CNC Manufacturing Lead / Production Supervisor
C&J Energy Services / NexTier OFS
Houston, TX
06.2017 - 06.2022
- Led production of frac plug and perforating gun assemblies in a high-volume facility.
- Increased efficiency and supported ISO compliance standards.
- Scheduled and managed PM on CNC and lathe equipment.
- Mentored team members and upheld quality and safety protocols.
Floor Hand / Derrick Hand
Big E Drilling Company
Houston, TX
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted in derrick operations.
- Mixed drilling mud and maintained wellbore stability.
- Maintained rig cleanliness and operational safety.
- Operated forklifts and assisted with drill pipe logistics.
Derrick Man / Floor Hand / Roughneck
Layne Christensen
Houston, TX
04.2011 - 11.2015
- Performed rig servicing, tool maintenance, and daily inspections.
- Maintained mud logs and conducted viscosity testing.
- Handled rig up/down procedures and jobsite logistics.
Logistics / Shipping & Receiving Supervisor
Logan Industries
Hempstead, TX
03.2007 - 04.2011
- Coordinated inventory management, order fulfillment, and transportation logistics.
- Performed inventory counts and maintained records using inventory software.
Education
Business Management - undefined
Lone Star College
Cypress, TXHigh School Diploma - undefined
Cypress Springs High School
Katy, TXSkills
- Operations & Production Management
- SAP & MRP Optimization
- Lean Manufacturing 5S Preventive Maintenance
- Strategic Planning KPI Development
- Quality Assurance ISO & OSHA Compliance
- Inventory Control Supply Chain Coordination
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Budgeting Cost Reduction Workflow Efficiency
- Operational excellence
- Health and safety compliance
- Operations management
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Quality management
- Productivity improvement
- Facility management
- Production planning
- Waste reduction
- ISO standards
- Workforce development
- Capacity planning
- Total productive maintenance
- Lean tools implementation
- Scheduling and forecasting
- Cost reduction strategies
- Continuous improvement
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Timeline
Senior Production / Manufacturing Operations Manager
Applied Cryo Technologies (Plug Power Inc.)
10.2023 - 04.2025
Operations / Senior Production Manager
Nanotech Inc.
06.2022 - 07.2023
CNC Manufacturing Lead / Production Supervisor
C&J Energy Services / NexTier OFS
06.2017 - 06.2022
Floor Hand / Derrick Hand
Big E Drilling Company
01.2016 - 05.2017
Derrick Man / Floor Hand / Roughneck
Layne Christensen
04.2011 - 11.2015
Logistics / Shipping & Receiving Supervisor
Logan Industries
03.2007 - 04.2011
Business Management - undefined
Lone Star College
High School Diploma - undefined
Cypress Springs High School