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John Killough

Toledo,OH

Summary

Dynamic Lead Production Supervisor with extensive experience at General Motors Corporation, excelling in production management and quality control. Proven track record in process optimization and team leadership, successfully implementing training programs that enhanced safety compliance and operational efficiency. Adept at fostering strong labor relations and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Production Supervisor

General Motors Corporation
Romulus, Michigan
07.2015 - 02.2024
  • Supervision of a large group of employee involved in plant production operations
  • Responsible for effective use of personnel, material and equipment
  • Meets production cost schedule and maintains quality requirements
  • Compliance with terms of local and national labor agreements
  • Maintains plant and department records
  • Keeps management informed of developments in plant operations as deemed necessary
  • Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures
  • High level of oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of scheduling and other management systems
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization
  • Motivation of employees and elicit work output
  • High level of analytical ability in dealing with complex problems
  • Knowledge of quality control procedures.
  • Managed workflow by assigning tasks to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
  • Trained and supervised staff in proper use of equipment, safety protocols and job duties.
  • Ensured compliance with established quality control measures including ISO 9001 requirements.

Lead Production Supervisor

Automotive Components Holding (Visteon Corporation/Ford-Mazda)
01.2002 - 01.2014
  • Training and supervision of Production Supervisors
  • Daily execution of production schedules and distribution of labor
  • Administration of Departmental Quality Operating Systems
  • Launches of new products in Twin sheets and Blow molding production
  • Administration of production scheduling
  • Conduction of process and safety audits
  • Implemented a new orientation press operator-training program for new hires
  • The program on molding press operations is conducted via classroom and on the job training
  • The program has received accolades from management and the UAW
  • Initiated certified checks on the Injection Molding products by implementing a second level certification process
  • Retraining all current operators in press operation procedures for past and new bumper products
  • Daily interaction with UAW on maintaining and providing a safe work atmosphere for all of our employees
  • Setup refurbishing of all workstations in injection with better lighting, matting and table setups to provide worker safety
  • Daily safety check with operators to find issues of concern and have them resolved in a timely manner
  • Supervision of Production supervisors and a 150 member per shift UAW production staff
  • Twos proficient, payroll and timekeeping functions
  • Coordination of Training, staff and production meetings
  • Maintaining VMOS, Quality, Safety, Cost, and Budget objectives
  • Labor relations, discipline and contract enforcement
  • Training, management and supervision of a staff of 55 UAW team members
  • Supervision of final assembly, machining and glass robotics
  • Labor relations and contract enforcement
  • Quality, Safety and Budget objectives.

Production Staff

Daimler Chrysler Corporation
Toledo, Ohio
01.1996 - 01.2002
  • Ensured daily production goals
  • Maintained quality, safety and cost objectives
  • Experience in paint, body, trim and final assembly
  • Trained staff members in online assembly of Jeep vehicles.

Branch Manager/ Banking Officer

Huntington Bank
Toledo, Ohio
  • Management of all branch staff
  • Direct and indirect business and commercial loans and accounts
  • Experience all banking financial operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
01.1998

MBA Organizational/Operations Management -

University of Tiffin
Tiffin, Ohio

Skills

  • Production management
  • Quality control
  • Safety compliance
  • Process optimization
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Team leadership

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Production Supervisor

General Motors Corporation
07.2015 - 02.2024

Lead Production Supervisor

Automotive Components Holding (Visteon Corporation/Ford-Mazda)
01.2002 - 01.2014

Production Staff

Daimler Chrysler Corporation
01.1996 - 01.2002

Branch Manager/ Banking Officer

Huntington Bank

Bachelor of Science -

University of Toledo

MBA Organizational/Operations Management -

University of Tiffin

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