Joel Brewer
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Allison Transmission
Indianapolis, IN
07.2011 - Current
- Coached, trained and mentored [Number] associates to maximize performance by [Number]% and meet productivity goals.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- 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.
- Reduced obstacles and variables to maintain production performance and meet deadlines.
- Compiled production equipment status reports, detailing parts produced, downtime duration and potential quality concerns.
Team Supervisor
Ener1
Indianapolis, IN
01.2010 - 07.2011
- Developed, recommended and implemented measures to improve productivity, performance, quality and career path for staff members.
- Interacted with cross-functional support groups to manage day-to-day operations and identified and resolved operational problems using defined processes, expertise and judgment.
- Communicated policy updates and company information through team meetings, huddles and one-on-one development sessions.
- Documented coaching and development sessions, corrective actions and performance improvement plans to help staff meet key performance indicators.
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
Production Supervisor
Firestone Industrial Products Company
Indianapolis, IN
01.1995 - 04.2009
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
Team Leader
US Army
Ft. Hood, Texas
09.1990 - 09.1994
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
- Facilitated training for associates through daily coaching and regular performance appraisals.
Education
US Army Leadership Development
Ft, Hood Texas05.1993
High School Diploma -
Christian County High School
Hopkinsville, KY05.1990
Skills
- 5S Methodology
- Duty Assignments
- Manufacturing Procedures
- Assembly and Production
- Equipment Efficiency
- Product Specifications
- Production Target Management
- Coordinating Daily Operations
- Employee Counseling
- Payroll Submission
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Random Sampl
- Standard Operating Procedures Understanding
- Kronos Timekeeping
Timeline
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Allison Transmission
07.2011 - Current
Team Supervisor
Ener1
01.2010 - 07.2011
Production Supervisor
Firestone Industrial Products Company
01.1995 - 04.2009
Team Leader
US Army
09.1990 - 09.1994
US Army Leadership Development
High School Diploma -
Christian County High School
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