Jeffrey Cole
Tuscumbia,AL
Summary
Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Dura Automovitve
02.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Dura Automotive
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
FreightCar America
01.2015 - 04.2020
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Reviewed customer feedback and developed strategies to improve product quality.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
Job Site Forman
Specialty HVAC
06.2012 - 01.2015
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.
- Scheduled job assignments for staff to monitor progress and performance.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH08.2024
High School Diploma -
Deshler High School
Tuscumbia, AL05.2011
Skills
- Master Scheduling
- Staff Management
- Customer Support
- OSHA Regulations
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Assembly and Production
- Facility and Systems Operation
- Customer Expectations Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Performance Evaluations
- Manufacturing Management
Timeline
Production Manager
Dura Automovitve
02.2022 - Current
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Dura Automotive
07.2021 - 02.2022
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
FreightCar America
01.2015 - 04.2020
Job Site Forman
Specialty HVAC
06.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
High School Diploma -
Deshler High School
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