JEFFREY SMITH
Clinton Township,USA
Summary
Production Manager Performance-oriented manufacturing professional with demonstrated skills in enhancing workflow and resource utilization to achieve demanding targets. Hardworking leader and problem-solver with conscientious approach to tackling operations issues. Decisive leader and collaborative team-builder with good planning and multitasking abilities.
Professional with strong foundation in management and operational oversight, prepared to contribute to leadership team. Known for maintaining high standards and achieving significant results through effective team collaboration and adaptability. Focused on optimizing processes and fostering positive work environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
General Supervisor
Linamar
03.2025 - Current
- Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
- Implemented quality control measures for consistent product output and customer satisfaction.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and maintain long-term partnerships.
- Managed team performance, providing regular feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations.
Production Manager
IHC
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Established production priorities and sequences for manufacturing process using lean manufacturing principles.
- Achieved desired quality levels through standardized production, sampling and testing.
- Developed and improved production processes to increase productivity.
- Conducted job interviews, hired new staff and assisted with employee orientations.
Production Manager B Crew
Webasto
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Set and enforced production standards and monitored operations to meet cost, quality and delivery standards.
- Exceeded established production goals with good planning, organization and management actions.
- Met production demands by creating productive teams and delegating work assignments.
- Established production priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
- Conducted job interviews, hired new staff and assisted with employee orientations.
- Collaborated with maintenance engineers to address equipment utilization and maintenance needs.
Production Manager (UAP)
Faurecia
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Documented time, output, and daily production data.
- Strengthened team performance with continuous training strategies.
- Exceeded established production goals with good planning, organization, and management actions.
- Prevented accidents with consistent safety leadership, removing hazards and encouraging safe behaviors.
- Empowered employees to independently solve line problems and keep production running.
- Covered production demands with well-coordinated schedules and work assignments.
- Cultivated motivated and well-performing team through open communication and successful leadership strategies.
- Collaborated with maintenance engineers to address equipment utilization and maintenance needs.
Lead Production Supervisor
Magna International
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Increased production and launched plant.
- Supported continuous improvement strategies based on 5S, RCA, and Lean principles.
- Covered production demands with well-coordinated schedules and work assignments.
Production Supervisor
Brose
11.2014 - 12.2019
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies.
- Evaluated team member performance weekly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
Lead Production Supervisor
Faurecia
04.2006 - 11.2014
- Increased efficiency 30% through one-on-one mentoring of Area Supervisors.
- Directed day-to-day operations focused on attainment of OEE, productivity and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Spear-head's adoption of FES systems that drove productivity and fostered staff longevity., Coordinated daily workflow through task prioritization and concise scheduling.
- Procured information from various vendors to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
Maintenance Supervisor
Pressure Vessel Technology
12.1999 - 04.2006
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to reduce downtime.
Education
Certified Machinist -
HOPE Machinist Training Institute
Detroit, MI07.1997
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Performance optimization
- Staffing management
- Performance improvement
- Employee training
- Production coordination
- Lean manufacturing
- Motivational skills
- Crisis management
- Staff development
- Goal oriented
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Operations management
Timeline
General Supervisor
Linamar
03.2025 - Current
Production Manager
IHC
02.2023 - 01.2025
Production Manager B Crew
Webasto
10.2021 - 02.2023
Production Manager (UAP)
Faurecia
01.2021 - 10.2021
Lead Production Supervisor
Magna International
12.2019 - 12.2020
Production Supervisor
Brose
11.2014 - 12.2019
Lead Production Supervisor
Faurecia
04.2006 - 11.2014
Maintenance Supervisor
Pressure Vessel Technology
12.1999 - 04.2006
Certified Machinist -
HOPE Machinist Training Institute
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