James Torrey
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Ambitious and accomplished Production Manager with over 16 years of experience in the welding and fabrication industry (in both maritime and structural steel), with 12 of these years being in a leadership role. An effective communicator who motivates employees to align performance with company objectives, while maintaining a culture of safety and quality. Possesses superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management, and a deep understanding of contract drawings, specifications, and project requirements. Extensive experience establishing a strong production team through the vetting, interviewing, and hiring of applicants based on their strengths and abilities. Highly skilled at job planning, scheduling, monitoring progress, overseeing employees, and executing a production plan. Efficient and creative problem-solver who is successful maintaining consistent, high-quality projects. Experienced, well-organized Production Manager who is proactive and resourceful in dealing with routine and complex production issues.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Alpha Iron
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Manage shop activities and personnel to ensure safety and quality.
- Active in build planning, scheduling, and processes
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain production goals.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
Production Manager
Vigor
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed work flow, personnel, schedules, materials, and sub-contractors
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals
- Oversaw the building of a prototype aluminum landing craft for the US Army
- Overs and direct structural and outfitting work on an aluminum prototype landing craft for the US Army
- Managed multiple supervisors with separate crews and shifts
- Created and updated schedule to broadcast goals for the team and customer
- Managed material with the Procurement Team
- Coordinated and scheduled vendors/subs for commissioning their products on the
vessel - Utilized support from multiple departments to ensure success while working through the challenges of a first in class build
Shop Superintendent
Alpha Iron
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Directed material processing in order to maximize shop productivity
- Implemented safety protocols, maintaining a secure work environment and minimizing accidents or injuries.
- Consistently met production deadlines by efficiently managing time and resources among team members.
- Created long term systems for traceability and continued profitability through the use of spreadsheets and company software in order to track and trace part movement
Production Superintendent
Vigor
09.2014 - 07.2020
- Directly involved in production strategy, planning, scheduling, and execution of complex builds
- Established performance metrics to monitor progress towards goals, enabling data-driven decision-making between engineering and project management
- Oversaw daily production activities and tracked daily progress, ensuring efficient scheduling and resource allocation for optimal output levels.
- Streamlined communication between departments (i.e. Safety, QC, HR, and others) to ensure smooth operations, a safe work environment, and timely completion of products.
- Planned and organized production schedules and assessed project and resource requirements
Outfitting Supervisor
Vigor
05.2013 - 09.2014
- Supervised system installation and testing
- Produced build strategy and schedule for multiple tug boat builds
- Managed three supervisors with independent crews for multiple tug boat builds
- Oversaw daily operations of the crews, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organization
- Managed all subcontractors for plumbing and electrical work
- Led weekly meetings for owners/owner reps and subcontractors to maintain transparency around progress and schedule
Welder/Fitter
Vigor
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Fitted and welded naval barge parts and assemblies
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Skills
- Production Planning, Scheduling, and Oversight
- Dedication to Safety and Product Quality
- Operations and Project Management
- Strong Leadership Abilities
- Team Development and Management
- Materials Organization and Management
- Customer Communication and Support
- Workflow Optimization
Timeline
Production Manager
Alpha Iron
07.2022 - 08.2024
Production Manager
Vigor
02.2021 - 07.2022
Shop Superintendent
Alpha Iron
07.2020 - 01.2021
Production Superintendent
Vigor
09.2014 - 07.2020
Outfitting Supervisor
Vigor
05.2013 - 09.2014
Welder/Fitter
Vigor
08.2012 - 05.2013
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