JOHN LYONS
Biddeford,ME
Summary
Experienced, driven manufacturing manager with more than 20 years of experience supervising manufacturing, production, operations, logistics, and inventory control. Superior communication abilities with a collaborative leadership style to enable teams to achieve organizational objectives. Tech-savvy and self-motivated with excellent industry knowledge and outstanding organization and time management skills. History of streamlining operations, innovative process improvements, and navigating organizations through periods of accelerated growth. Able to identify and understand project needs and solve the most significant challenges. Specialist in making decisions to achieve success with proficiencies in Lean Six Sigma, 5S, Oracle, SAP, ERP, M3, Adept, and Q Pulse.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Continuous Improvement Manager
Subcom
Portsmouth, NH
01.2024 - Current
- Working with the internal team to develop and execute projects to achieve company targets for quality and cost, including improving operational efficiencies, improving scrap rates, and waste reduction
- Lean Manufacturing using FPS methodology studies, Kaizen, 5s, and improving process development
- Investigate and troubleshoot the manufacturing process to achieve continuous quality improvements
- Create and improve all work instructions throughout the cable handling process
- Primarily focuses on working with Subcom's newly developed Continuous Improvement Management team
- W2 Contract Employee
Manufacturing Manager
Galvion
Portsmouth, NH
01.2023 - Current
- Overseeing manufacturing operations and 45 direct/indirect reports across assembly, testing, and shipping departments. Navigated accurate and efficient capacity planning to meet evolving production demands. Maintained overall manufacturing objectives and initiatives, solved performance/operational issues to improve efficiency, and led the development of the manufacturing team.
- Drive productivity by streamlining the production process and monitoring performance; report to the Director of Operations.
- Led numerous staffing initiatives to improve recruiting, hiring, and staff development.
- Pioneered a broad range of process improvements, such as an innovative safety tracking system, while enhancing internal production controls.
- W2 Contract Employee
Logistics Manager
Soleras Advanced Coatings
Biddeford, ME
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Supervise a high-performing team at this leading global provider of sputter targets and equipment used in the deposition of thin film coatings. Oversee shipping, receiving, inventory, logistics, and finishing operations. Direct start-to-finish flow of products through the entire supply chain—spearheading ordering, tracking, receiving, and auditing invoices. Manage inventory with attention to detail. Utilize superior communication while working with varied stakeholders. Liaise with leaders to share the company vision with operations employees and gain maximum profits. Saved significant time by efficiently managing the logistics department.
- Planned and implemented layout enhancements to promote efficiency and maximize space utilization while allowing for high-volume traffic zones.
- Identified areas for improvement, shaping processes with commercial awareness and creative problem solving.
Production Manager
Trillium Flow Technologies
Ipswich, MA
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Directed a team of 35 union personnel, setting priorities and maintaining resources for assembly, testing, machining, and material handling to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery to customers. Enforced safety rules and procedures to minimize accidents or environmental issues. Planned work schedules according to product demands and customer needs, optimizing human and equipment resources. Tracked inventory levels, orders, sales, and deliveries for improved decision making.
- Recommended process improvements to eliminate variances, streamline workflows, and boost productivity.
- Key contributor in product design review meetings.
- Eliminated waste and inefficiencies with lean manufacturing principles.
- Prioritized work with a focus on using time and labor efficiency, resource optimization, tracking KPIs, and managing risk to achieve organizational objectives.
- Contract Employee
Operations Manager
Count and Crush (DBA Clynk)
South Portland, ME
03.2008 - 05.2020
- Spearheaded daily operations for 75 direct/indirect reports in multiple departments, including production, recycling, retail, and transportation. Directed all staffing initiatives such as recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and budgeting. Oversaw route planning and transportation operations for a team of 15+ drivers. Ensured accurate and efficient capacity planning to meet continually changing production demands
- Optimized production workflow procedures and overall process via strategic staff scheduling and overseeing daily activities of 45-75 production workers; monitored performance and reported directly to VP of Operations.
- Served as safety manager and held full accountability over driver training and coaching on OSHA and DOT compliance while contributing to safety prevention and attainment of safety goals/metrics.
- Executed diverse process improvement initiatives to improve internal productivity and accuracy controls.
- Communicated with customers to enhance satisfaction and exceed expectations regarding service delivery.
- Conceptualized, developed, and launched an automated system for high-speed counting, improving efficiency and increasing productivity.
- NOTE: Earlier experience includes Trade Show Manager, Logistics, Shipping, Warehouse Manager, and other roles at Transformit in Gorham, ME.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Manufacturing Technology
Northern Virginia Community College
Alexandria, VASkills
- Production Management
- Logistics Planning
- Organization / SOPs
- Regulatory Compliance
- Transportation Management
- Supply Chain / Procurement
- 5S / Lean Six Sigma
- Shipping / Receiving
- Staff Development
- Quality Management
- Safety Protocols
- Recycling Industry
- Process Improvement
Websites
Timeline
Continuous Improvement Manager
Subcom
01.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Manager
Galvion
01.2023 - Current
Logistics Manager
Soleras Advanced Coatings
05.2021 - 01.2023
Production Manager
Trillium Flow Technologies
07.2020 - 04.2021
Operations Manager
Count and Crush (DBA Clynk)
03.2008 - 05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Manufacturing Technology
Northern Virginia Community College