Jay Beck
Cedar Falls,IA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at John Deere, enhancing production efficiency through lean manufacturing and Kaizen principles. Skilled in operations management and fostering team collaboration, I significantly increased output while maintaining high-quality standards. Expert in driving continuous improvement and operational efficiencies, achieving notable increases in productivity and employee morale.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
John Deere
01.2008 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Improved production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing processes and reducing waste in the workplace.
- Coordinated with quality control teams to implement corrective actions in response to internal audits or customer complaints, ensuring continuous improvement of products and processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as engineering, quality assurance, and logistics to troubleshoot problems and implement effective solutions for process improvements.
- Boosted employee morale by fostering a positive work environment, recognizing exceptional performance, and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
- Achieved on-time delivery of finished products through efficient coordination of resources and close monitoring of production progress against deadlines.
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Bodine Electric Company
06.1990 - 01.2008
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Participated in strategic planning sessions with senior management to identify growth opportunities and align production capabilities with company objectives.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Improved production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing processes and reducing waste in the workplace.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as engineering, quality assurance, and logistics to troubleshoot problems and implement effective solutions for process improvements.
- Optimized resource allocation by effectively managing staff schedules, shift rotations, and overtime assignments.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
Education
Associate - Mechanical Engineering
North East Iowa Community College
Peosta, IA08.1994
Skills
- Manufacturing Processes
- Operations Management
- Machine Operation
- Kaizen Principles
Timeline
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
John Deere
01.2008 - Current
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Bodine Electric Company
06.1990 - 01.2008
Associate - Mechanical Engineering
North East Iowa Community College