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Garland Sutton

Flat Rock

Summary

Results-driven Production Supervisor recognized for high productivity levels and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in workflow optimization, quality control management, and team leadership. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring seamless operations and timely project delivery.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

BASF
Wyandotte
02.2024 - Current
  • Supervise a team of eight operators in the safe and efficient operation of chemical reactors processing specific chemicals or materials, such as polymers and petrochemicals.
  • Monitor and adjust reactor parameters (temperature, pressure, flow rates) to ensure product quality and meet production targets.
  • Coordinate maintenance schedules with engineering teams to minimize downtime, and ensure equipment reliability.
  • Collaborate with quality control teams to maintain product specifications.
  • Participate in safety drills and hazard assessments for adherence to safety standards.
  • Monitor chemical reactors and associated equipment, ensuring consistent output.
  • Coordinate with maintenance to ensure equipment uptime, significantly reducing downtime.
  • Safety Management: OSHA regulations, safety audits, risk assessments.
  • Manage and optimize the daily truck shipping and rail car loading/unloading schedule, ensuring on-time deliveries.

GSC Group Leader

General Motors
Toledo
03.2021 - 02.2024
  • Company Overview: General Motors Toledo GPS
  • Plan and implement Lean Management System initiatives for warehouse.
  • Lead warehouse and CMA moves in excess of 450+ parts.
  • SME for Short Lead Time initiatives: FIFO, Buffer Management, Material Flow, etc.
  • Knowledge of PFEP systems for signage, ULOC/DLOC updates, and container changes.
  • Manage multiple teams, some as large as 20+ and run with reductions in manpower.
  • Reduce costs by cutting overtime jobs and hours worked to support the job.
  • Monitor Production Pull System ordering and ensure system data is accurate.
  • Communicate with 3PL for daily material needs and manage routes to/from off-site warehouse.
  • Strategic placement of material in warehouse dependent on volume and variants running.
  • General Motors Toledo GPS

Production Launch Group Leader

General Motors
Romulus
03.2017 - 03.2021
  • Company Overview: General Motors Romulus Powertrain
  • Long-term strategic planning for new product implementation.
  • Cross-functional teamwork; Office to Floor teams and Production to Supply Chain teams.
  • Execution of warehouse rearrangement without affecting Production.
  • Team development by constant communication of changes and new processes.
  • Continuous Improvement of launch process including creating multiple templates for future use.
  • Pre-Production launch with core team members.
  • Responsible for meeting all the plant BPD goals (Safety, Quality, Responsiveness, cost, and environmental).
  • Supervised all sub-assemblies, valve body, mainline and button up.
  • Respond to ANDON occurrences as a secondary support and escalate if needed.
  • Responsible for all Kronos timekeeping.
  • Responsible for making sure all PMP, 5s, and layered audits are completed.
  • Participate in 4/5 board reviews.
  • Meet the daily build schedule to support the shipping requirement.
  • Supported API preparation activities which lead to a successful audit.
  • Monitor employee productivity and provide necessary support and corrective action.
  • Collaboratively establish specific and measurable monthly goals for all teams to ensure business goal alignment.
  • Participate in defect and sediment reduction teams for GRx assembly enabling GRx to reach BIQ 4.
  • Conduct safety talks, job instruction updating, ergonomic evaluations, safety incident report & investigations.
  • Keep management informed of developments as they occur.
  • Meet production cost schedule and maintain quality requirements.
  • Conduct weekly/daily TIP board meetings to address bottlenecks.
  • Conduct daily FTQ and start of shift meetings for GRX.
  • Conduct daily float counts to meet required build schedule.
  • Drive daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
  • General Motors Romulus Powertrain

Machining Group Leader

General Motors
06.2016 - 03.2017
  • Company Overview: General Motors Powertrain
  • Responsible for meeting all the plant BPD goals (Safety, Quality, Responsiveness, cost, and environmental).
  • Supervise two crank lines consisting of over 60 machines and 18 machining operators activities and provide support for the assembly line.
  • Respond to ANDON occurrences as a secondary support and escalate if needed.
  • Responsible for all TKS.
  • Responsible for making sure all PMP, 5s, and layered audits are completed.
  • Evaluate team performance, and promote continuous improvement.
  • Maintain good working relationships and communicates with employees, union representatives, and management team.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement using tools such as layered audits.
  • Participate in 5 board reviews in all machining areas.
  • Meet the regular crank shaft build schedule to support the assembly build requirement.
  • Supported API preparation activities which lead to a successful audit.
  • General Motors Powertrain

Production Supervisor (Plastic Injection Molding)

NYX Inc.
09.2004 - 05.2016
  • Responsible for achieving and maintaining plant safety, quality, and productivity goals.
  • Supervised mold changes and production activities to ensure on time shipments are met.
  • Managed activities of all employees, enforce department procedures, determine priorities and secure results through subordinates.
  • Responsible for employee development and training.
  • Drove cost saving initiatives, efficiency gains and machine uptime, and process improvements.
  • Addressed employee concerns, resolve problems, train, coach and discipline employees. Make recommendations on promotions, hiring and terminations.
  • Responsible for accurate production reporting and timekeeping.
  • Drove improvements in production efficiencies and ensure efficient labor utilization.
  • Coordinated with the quality department to address all quality and customer issues.
  • Monitored production employees to follow all quality alerts posted for all presses and procedures.
  • Coordinated with the maintenance and engineering department to ensure all production needs are effectively communicated and addressed to minimize machine downtime.
  • Organized and lead employee teams to address scrap, quality, safety, and other production issues.
  • Performed daily floor audits ensuring conformance to process, procedures & 5S cleanliness.
  • Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality.
  • Verified that all process control parameters are being documented and followed.
  • Created and updated department work instructions and reports on regular basis.
  • Addressed all personal issues promptly and professionally.

Safety Coordinator

Monarch Welding & Engineering
03.1994 - 09.2004
  • Worked with executives, supervisors, and employees to create policies to protect employer property and keep employees safe.
  • Completed accident investigation, prepare and present reports on accidents and violations to determine causes.
  • Conduct risk assessments and perform safety audits weekly and report compliance.
  • Supported identification of non-conformances and corrective action implementation.
  • Created employee safety initiatives and manage implementation with Management.
  • Supported the generations of new safety procedures.
  • Ensure company complies and adheres to occupational health and safety guidelines to reduce work-related injuries.
  • Work with HR to set up a new employee on-boarding process for safety.
  • Enforce preventative measures and ensure employees are acting in adherence with rules and regulations.
  • Oversee workplace repair, installations and any other work that could harm employees.

Education

Romulus High School -

Romulus High School
Romulus

Skills

  • Prioritizing tasks
  • Communication
  • Training
  • Leadership
  • Evaluation
  • Standardized work
  • PC applications
  • MS Office
  • Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • Access
  • LMS systems
  • PFEP systems
  • Time management
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • 5S
  • Manufacturing

Timeline

Production Supervisor

BASF
02.2024 - Current

GSC Group Leader

General Motors
03.2021 - 02.2024

Production Launch Group Leader

General Motors
03.2017 - 03.2021

Machining Group Leader

General Motors
06.2016 - 03.2017

Production Supervisor (Plastic Injection Molding)

NYX Inc.
09.2004 - 05.2016

Safety Coordinator

Monarch Welding & Engineering
03.1994 - 09.2004

Romulus High School -

Romulus High School

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