Jacob Smies
Caledonia,MI
Summary
Dedicated Manufacturing Manager with over a decade of hands-on experience in leading and optimizing manufacturing operations. Adept at implementing efficient production processes, ensuring product quality, and driving continuous improvement. Proven track record of achieving cost reductions, increasing production efficiency, and delivering exceptional results.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Manager
Flexfab
12.2020 - Current
- Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and unavoidable delays.
- Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
Production Manager
Flexfab
04.2017 - 12.2020
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
Production Supervisor
Flexfab
01.2014 - 03.2017
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of 40 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
Operations Manager
Source Distribution
06.2011 - 01.2014
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
Property Management Specialist
NAI Wisinski Of West Michigan
09.2009 - 05.2011
- Maintained multiple industrial properties on a weekly basis.
- Ensured building exteriors and landscape were in exceptional condition.
Concrete Construction Laborer
Cascade Cement Contracting
06.2002 - 05.2011
- Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Operated all types of heavy duty equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI05.2011
Skills
- Process Improvement
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Strategic Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Performance Metrics Analysis
- Conflict Resolution
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Customer and Employee Rapport
- People and Culture
Timeline
Manufacturing Manager
Flexfab
12.2020 - Current
Production Manager
Flexfab
04.2017 - 12.2020
Production Supervisor
Flexfab
01.2014 - 03.2017
Operations Manager
Source Distribution
06.2011 - 01.2014
Property Management Specialist
NAI Wisinski Of West Michigan
09.2009 - 05.2011
Concrete Construction Laborer
Cascade Cement Contracting
06.2002 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Calvin College
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