Eddrekus Sullivan
Duncan,SC
Summary
Experienced and self-motivated Manager bringing forth valuable automotive manufacturing experience and a passion for management. Started working on a clean-up crew with current company and was able to be promoted through the rank internally to become Production Manager. Proven track record of working collaboratively with team members to achieve goals. Enjoys interacting with associates on shop floor and receiving feedback on how to make processes and work environment better. Skilled in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Supervisor
Fehrer Automotive
Duncan, SC
07.2021 - Current
- Educated workers about proper safety procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Trained Supervisor to develop new team leads for production department needs.
- Coordinated supervisory assignments to maintain strong front-line leadership over production operations.
- Learned every team members' role to offer skilled backup during shortages and high-volume periods.
- Deployed corrective actions quickly to maintain strong quality standards and protect consumers.
- Helped deploy new products and processes by translating directives into effective policies for front-line workers.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for production positions.
- Manage up to 100 production associates and serve as point of contact for customer for night shift
- Learned every team members' role to offer skilled backup during shortages and high-volume periods
- Instructed employees on proper cleaning and sanitation of equipment and surfaces
PRODUCTION MANAGER
FEHRER AUTOMOTIVE
Duncan , SC
01.2018 - 07.2022
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
- Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
- Applied lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps.
- Managed 9 supervisors across 3 shifts
Production Supervisor
FEHRER AUTOMOTIVE
Duncan, SC
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Supervisors are responsible for safe and efficient operation of production department
- Oversee daily activities of production lines and ensure associates reach their production goals
- Monitor performance for production department with regards to following company’s policy and procedures
- Responsible for enforcing progressive discipline procedures, including consultation with Human resources and Production manager
- Develop and maintain team-oriented atmosphere at all time
- Must enter end of shift production data in to excel spreadsheet and provide summary overview daily production.
- Motivate team to be 85% productive or better to meet daily production goals.
- Tasked with getting scrap under 3% with training and coaching of production team
Manufacturing Tech II
AFL Telecommunications
Duncan, SC
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Techs were required to splice fibers optic cables together using special splice machines
- After splices are completed, cables are place in heated mold and injected with two-part poly mix.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
Line Lead
Fehrer Automotive
Duncan, SC
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Line leads were required to start-up shift and have materials ready for production
- Other requirements were to fill in for employees that were absent or needed bathroom relief, some processing of foam parts, keeping track of scrap parts, and entering shifts data in to computer.
Accessory Stocker
Fehrer Automotive
Fountain Inn, SC
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Accessory stocker personnel were required provided materials for production of foam parts
- Materials were to be provided in timely manner and stocked for next shift to operate.
Maintenance Technician
Fehrer Automotive
Fountain Inn, SC
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Techs were required to troubleshoot any electrical or mechanical issues with machinery, while accumulating minimum down time
- Techs were also required to complete daily, monthly, and yearly periodic maintenance to machinery to prevent any future issues
- Techs cleaned and rebuilt some equipment used by production.
Team Leader
Fehrer Automotive
Fountain Inn, SC
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Team leads were required to start-up shift, have components, PPE, and ensured placement operators
- Other requirements were to fill in for employees that were absent or in need of restroom relief, some processing of foam parts, keeping track of scrap parts, and entering shift data in to shift summary excel sheet., -up
- Tool set-up personnel were required to complete tool changes as needed per scheduling
- Tools were to be cleaned with ice blaster before being put into production and have any damage reported to supervisor and maintenance
- All jobs were to be completed in timely manner.
Line Operator
Fehrer Automotive
Fountain Inn, SC
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Operators removed foam seats from tool with care and inspect for defects
- If defects are present, cleaning tool would be next step
- If defect is still present notify process tech
- Insert proper components into tools to complete product
- Ensure materials were inserted as work instructions described
- Run control panel to disable incomplete tools or tools at risk of damage from improper inlaying.
Education
Diploma Received -
Hillcrest High School
2001
Skills
- Manufacturing Processes
- Microsoft Outlook
- Staffing Requirement Determination
- Administrative Staff Collaboration
- Production Oversight
- Product Planning
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Driving Continuous Improvement
- Output Improvements
- Assembly and Production
Certification
- BMW Suppliers-Leadership Training, Spartanburg Community College - March 26, 2020
- Process improvements and Continuous Improvements- Employers Network
- Leadership Development-Employers Network
- Training Other-Employers Network
Timeline
Lead Supervisor
Fehrer Automotive
07.2021 - Current
PRODUCTION MANAGER
FEHRER AUTOMOTIVE
01.2018 - 07.2022
Production Supervisor
FEHRER AUTOMOTIVE
01.2015 - 01.2018
Manufacturing Tech II
AFL Telecommunications
01.2013 - 01.2015
Line Lead
Fehrer Automotive
01.2012 - 01.2013
Accessory Stocker
Fehrer Automotive
01.2009 - 01.2011
Maintenance Technician
Fehrer Automotive
01.2008 - 01.2009
Team Leader
Fehrer Automotive
01.2004 - 01.2007
Line Operator
Fehrer Automotive
01.2002 - 01.2003
Diploma Received -
Hillcrest High School
- BMW Suppliers-Leadership Training, Spartanburg Community College - March 26, 2020
- Process improvements and Continuous Improvements- Employers Network
- Leadership Development-Employers Network
- Training Other-Employers Network
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