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Johnathan Howell

Davenport,IA

Summary

Results-driven production professional with focus on meeting high standards and delivering measurable outcomes. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic settings. Expertise in process optimization and quality control, ensuring reliable, high-quality production.

Experienced with managing production schedules and team performance to ensure timely and quality output. Utilizes strategic planning and problem-solving skills to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Track record of fostering collaborative work environment and navigating complex production challenges.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Supervisor

Arconic
01.2024 - Current
  • Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

The Ingot department is really dangerous, so each day ensuring each employee is abiding by the safety protocols and also pushing daily production targets.

Production Supervisor

Kraft Heinz
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
  • Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular audits, achieving a reduction in workplace accidents and incidents such as LPAs.
  • PROCESS OWNER. we met daily to go over the next week to prevent breakdowns and any safety cards we could get implemented. For example, a motor going out on on of the conveyors. Go ahead and make sure we have the motor in stock and ready to plug and play. This eliminates downtime

Production Supervisor

LDI
02.2021 - 06.2022
  • Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
  • Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and recommending appropriate solutions for implementation.
  • Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular audits, achieving a reduction in workplace accidents and incidents.
  • Cost savings in my first quarter of 40k.
  • Cut 95% of overtime out and still hit daily production targets
  • Lead Safety team to ensure each department was pushing safety

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Marelli Holdings Company
08.2013 - 10.2020
  • Company Overview: Automotive Manufacturing
  • KPIs, Manning, Cost, Quality, Safety, Kaizen, Disciplinary, and Decision making, WCM
  • Overseeing appropriately 45 operators and three team leads. From daily operations to drive success in production while being safe to push good parts

Team leader under H.R.

Magneti Marelli
10.2014 - 01.2015
  • Company Overview: Overseeing all new hires to ensure the proper training for each employee. Direct and Non Direct. I would check with each department to make sure they stay on track and trained from the company's expectations.
  • Orientation facilitator, trainer for all departments, efficiency and optimal production system
  • Trained Quality and Safety
  • WCM PD

Mechanic, welder

Union Boilermaker Local 455
10.2007 - 07.2013
  • Boiler maintenance and repair for fossil power and nuclear plants
  • Leading a group of Union employees to ensure daily task was being met. Also pushing an safe environment while doing so.

Foreman

Wagstaff and Taylor
08.2005 - 05.2007
  • Door installation for commercial properties and religious institutions, operations, and trainer for independent specialty architecture hardware store

Logistics Coordinator

Story and Lee Furniture
01.2004 - 07.2005
  • Inventory control, delivery driver, and trainer for independent furniture store

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Emphasis in Management

Martin Methodist College
01.2021

Associates of Fine Arts -

Martin Methodist College
01.2020

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Financial Analysis
  • IT Data Administration
  • Continuous improvement
  • Production management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Production targets
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Assembly and production
  • Communication
  • Placing employees so they best fit
  • working under stress

Certification

  • Four-Step Method Training, 01/01/17
  • CPR, 01/01/20
  • Forklift Certified

References

  • Dr. Dennis Haskins, Director of Business, Johnston School of Business at Martin Methodist College, Two Years, 615-423-5241
  • Justin McAdoo, DBA, Supervision and Management Instructor, Johnston School of Business at Martin Methodist College, One Year, 615-427-9109
  • Kelly Snow, Team Coordinator, AT&T, Two Years, 563-349-9976

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Arconic
01.2024 - Current

Production Supervisor

Kraft Heinz
08.2022 - 06.2023

Production Supervisor

LDI
02.2021 - 06.2022

Team leader under H.R.

Magneti Marelli
10.2014 - 01.2015

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Marelli Holdings Company
08.2013 - 10.2020

Mechanic, welder

Union Boilermaker Local 455
10.2007 - 07.2013

Foreman

Wagstaff and Taylor
08.2005 - 05.2007

Logistics Coordinator

Story and Lee Furniture
01.2004 - 07.2005

Associates of Fine Arts -

Martin Methodist College
  • Four-Step Method Training, 01/01/17
  • CPR, 01/01/20
  • Forklift Certified

Bachelor of Business Administration - Emphasis in Management

Martin Methodist College
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