Jeffrey Criddle
Tonawanda,NY
Summary
Accomplished Manufacturing Supervisor with a proven track record at Avantor Sciences, enhancing production efficiency by implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and fostering a positive work environment. Skilled in process improvement, employee training, and maintaining safety standards, I've significantly contributed to streamlining operations and boosting team productivity. Flexible Manufacturing Supervisor dedicated to leading cross-functional teams in meeting customer demands and deadlines. Experience overseeing a group of 15 employees. Adept at planning, directing and coordinating all manufacturing processes. Skilled at maintaining and communicating daily productivity to management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
3M
09.2024 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Managed team of 29 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Avantor Sciences
10.2015 - 08.2024
- Identified problems and implemented effective solutions.
- Maintained proper inventory levels.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
- Communicated job expectations and monitored employees.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, identifying solutions that prevented future recurrence of similar problems.
- Maintained open lines of communication between management and staff, fostering trust and transparency throughout the organization.
- Monitored production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of products, meeting customer expectations consistently.
- Participated in departmental meetings to share insights from the manufacturing floor, contributing valuable input towards decision making.
- Recorded and reported attendance and hours worked for all area employees.
- Performed accident investigations.
- Managed departmental performance measures.
- Improved production efficiency by implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and streamlining processes.
- Enhanced employee morale and retention by fostering a positive work environment and recognizing outstanding performance.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance tactical and strategic company plans.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Supervised a team of skilled workers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluation for continuous improvement.
Team Leader
Avantor Sciences
07.2010 - 09.2015
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
Manufacturing Technician
Avantor Sciences
10.2007 - 06.2010
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting routine inspections.
- Troubleshot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and keeping production on track to meet deadlines.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Increased overall productivity by training new technicians and providing ongoing support to team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grand Island Senior High School
Grand Island, NYNo Degree - Physical Education And Coaching
Herkimer County Community College
Herkimer, NYSkills
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Process Improvement
- Technical knowledge
- Safety audits
- Employee Training
- Manufacturing Software Proficiency
- Manufacturing management experience
- Production Planning
- SAP experience
- Workday experience
Timeline
Production Supervisor
3M
09.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Supervisor
Avantor Sciences
10.2015 - 08.2024
Team Leader
Avantor Sciences
07.2010 - 09.2015
Manufacturing Technician
Avantor Sciences
10.2007 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Grand Island Senior High School
No Degree - Physical Education And Coaching
Herkimer County Community College
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