Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline

Elbert C Holmes

Columbus,IN

Summary

Experienced Production Supervisor with expertise in overseeing production processes and enforcing safety regulations. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency through effective leadership and problem-solving skills. Successfully implemented process improvements that resulted in higher productivity and minimized downtime.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Cummins Inc.
Columbus, Indiana
10.2023 - Current
  • Monitored operations against established KPIs, ensuring compliance with standards set forth by company policies.
  • Analyzed production workflows to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions.
  • Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements in manufacturing operations.
  • Identified process improvement opportunities through data analysis, benchmarking, and root cause analysis.
  • Facilitated root cause analysis sessions to address recurring quality issues.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize equipment performance and reliability.

FES&P Engineer

Faurecia
Columbus, Indiana
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline engineering processes.
  • Conducted root cause analysis to troubleshoot production issues effectively.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress updates.
  • Provided support during the installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of equipment.
  • Documented all engineering activities according to established procedures.
  • Developed and implemented engineering strategies to improve production efficiency.

Production Supervisor

Faurecia
Columbus, IN
05.2018 - 06.2023
  • Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
  • Supervised daily production operations to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to resolve operational issues promptly.
  • Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
  • Developed and monitored KPIs for order accuracy, dock-to-stock time, labor productivity, and shipping performance; used data for planning and corrective actions
  • Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.

Setup Technician

Faurecia
Dexter, Missouri
03.2013 - 05.2019
  • Set up production equipment for assembly line operations daily.
  • Conduct quality checks on components before production starts.
  • Maintain and repair machinery to ensure optimal performance.
  • Train new technicians on machine setup and operation procedures.
  • Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance and efficiency.
  • Communicated effectively with other members of the team regarding progress updates or changes in procedure.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on all machinery, including lubrication and cleaning.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

The program enhances skills in business administration with a focus on Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, including principles such as administrative leadership, creativity, and innovation in manufacturing environments. Training in compliance, quality practices, technical improvements, and direct supervision promotes overall development and attention to detail.

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Problem Solving
  • Organization skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Leadership Skills
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Process improvement
  • Team leadership
  • Training and development
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Safety compliance
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Standard work development
  • 5S methodology

Affiliations

  • Vice President of Ronnie's Outreach, a nonprofit organization dedicated to mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

Accomplishments

  • Led a team to increase efficiency by 3% within a year
  • Reduced machine CT for a new product launch by 6 seconds and decreased machine DT by 20% through analysis and problem solving, while also managing cross-functional collaboration.
  • Reduce machine CT of relatively new product launch by nearly 9 seconds and decreased operator workload waste through standard work creation and implementation and 5S methods.

Certification

  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

Timeline

Continuous Improvement Engineer - Cummins Inc.
10.2023 - Current
FES&P Engineer - Faurecia
06.2023 - 10.2023
Production Supervisor - Faurecia
05.2018 - 06.2023
Setup Technician - Faurecia
03.2013 - 05.2019
University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

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