James Bookless
Production Supervisor
Zanesville,Ohio
Summary
Decisive Production Supervisor exceptionally skilled at identifying measures to improve production methods and equipment performance. Consistently achieved inventory goals and maintained minimal downtime for production lines.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Utility Technician/Assistant Machine Operator
Cleveland-Cliffs
Zanesville, Ohio
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained a safe working environment for staff members through adherence to workplace safety protocols during all tasks related to utilities management.
- Managed inventory of tools, parts, and supplies to guarantee uninterrupted workflow in the utilities division.
- Placed warehouse orders to replenish truck and work inventory materials.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues promptly.
- Building and maintaining slitter arbors specific to customer specific orders.
Production Supervisor
Lear Corporation
Hebron, Ohio
04.2018 - 07.2022
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies.
- Compiled production equipment status reports, detailing parts produced, downtime duration and potential quality concerns.
- Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.
- Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy.
- Managed team of 96 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Team Lead
Lear Corporation
Hebron, OH
03.2014 - 04.2018
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Developed quality-driven culture to boost team performance and efficiency while maintaining highly satisfied workforce.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Reviewed component quality to assess conformance with tolerances and remove unacceptable products.
- Instructed junior team members on protocols and procedures of each station to maximize contributions.
- Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Designed strategic plan for component development practices to support future projects.
Worker-001
Lear Corporation
Hebron, OH
04.2011 - 04.2014
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Restocked items on shelves and bins to keep inventory available.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, NC
04.2002 - 08.2006
- Assessed battlefield conditions such as terrain and enemy fire effectiveness to organize and deploy team members effectively.
- Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.
- Kept up-to-date on mission objectives by researching intelligence targets to understand significance in geopolitical context.
- Instructed personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.
- Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
Education
Diploma - College Preparatory
Maysville High School
Zanesville, OH 08.1996 - 05.1997
College Preparatory
Zanesville High School
Zanesville, OH 08.1993 - 05.1996
Skills
Production targets
Timeline
Utility Technician/Assistant Machine Operator
Cleveland-Cliffs
07.2022 - Current
Production Supervisor
Lear Corporation
04.2018 - 07.2022
Team Lead
Lear Corporation
03.2014 - 04.2018
Worker-001
Lear Corporation
04.2011 - 04.2014
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
04.2002 - 08.2006
Diploma - College Preparatory
Maysville High School
08.1996 - 05.1997
College Preparatory
Zanesville High School
08.1993 - 05.1996