Ezra Miller
GRAND RAPIDS,MI
Summary
Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style. Seasoned Production Manager successful at achieving production goals on consistent basis. Highly organized, forward-thinking and creative in handling normal and challenging production problems. Known for great leadership and attention to detail.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Master Finish
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2015 - 06.2024
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed. Trouble shooting issues that arose with my team members, and with process issues.
- Reviewed customer feedback to determine if changes are necessary in order to improve product quality or customer satisfaction levels. QA would inform me of customer feed back. I would adjust accordingly to the customers needs.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in workflow design and implementation.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
Machine Operator/Working Area Lead Trainer
Allegan Metal Finish
Allegan, MI
01.1990 - 08.2013
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
Education
GED -
Plainwell High School
Plainwell, MISkills
- Production Planning
- Training Coordination
- Knowledgeable of quality control standards
- Strategic execution
- Safety Monitoring
- Staff Management
- Continuous improvements
- Strategic Planning
- Planned equipment constraints
- Experienced in production scheduling
- Manufacturing
- Optimizing production output
- Dedication to product quality
- Training skills
- Equipment monitoring
- Maintenance Planning
- Workflow Optimization
- Production Oversight
- Strong leadership abilities
- Knowledge of 5S methodology
- Data-driven
- Cost Control
- Operations Management
- Health and safety compliance
- Assembly and production
- OSHA Regulations
- Materials Management
- Continuous improvement processes
- Workforce training
- Performance Evaluation
- Shift checklists
- Chemical processing expertise
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Safety Management
- Raw Materials Handling
- Resource Allocation
- Production Line Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Team Development
Accomplishments
- I have taken several leadership/supervision courses.
- I was a certified internal auditor for ISO in the past.
- I have trained and been in some kind of lead position for 30+ years.
- I was awarded perfect attendance for the past 8 years.
- When I was promoted to Production manager at Master Finish I changed the 2nd shift from a poor performance and bad atmosphere into a productive and comfortable environment.
Additional Experience
- I have worked with metal for over 30 years. I have a good understanding of the heat treatment process. I have heat treated metal after the plating process. Due to imbrittlement issues.
- I have over 30 years of forklift driving.
- I have worked with hazardous chemicals and been responsible for making up chemical baths for cleaning and zinc and chrome plating. I have trained employees in this process to. I have done webnet training every year for the past 9 years for hazardous chemicals.
Timeline
Production Manager
Master Finish
08.2015 - 06.2024
Machine Operator/Working Area Lead Trainer
Allegan Metal Finish
01.1990 - 08.2013
GED -
Plainwell High School
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