Joseph Lent
Erie,United States
Summary
Results-driven Plant Production Manager with a proven track record in operational optimization and quality control management. Expertise in lean manufacturing principles enhances productivity while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills foster team cohesion and drive continuous improvements. Career goals include advancing operational excellence and mentoring future leaders in the industry.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Production Manager
ErieTec, Inc
Erie, PA
01.2024 - Current
- Led all production operations at EB Controls, a custom control panel manufacturing division of ErieTec, overseeing a team of 12+ employees, including panel builders, a quality lead, and a team lead.
- Spearheaded process improvement initiatives that increased efficiency and standardized workflows, including the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) implementation for improving on-time delivery and reducing rework.
- Established data-driven tracking systems for labor hours, production efficiency, and panel build progress using P21 ERP software to enhance job costing and forecasting.
- Defined and developed key leadership roles, including the Quality Leader, Lead Trainer, and Team Lead, ensuring clear responsibilities and accountability within the shop.
- Created and launched new training programs to onboard and upskill panel builders, improving team competency and reducing errors.
- Initiated daily production meetings to align team goals, address bottlenecks, and improve communication between departments.
- Identified and addressed quality control issues, implementing standardized quality checks and reducing panel build errors.
- Advocated for business development strategies, pushing for marketing improvements, trade show participation, and direct outreach to grow sales and increase workload.
- Designed workstation improvements and introduced lean manufacturing principles, such as 5S methodology and Kanban boards, to optimize shop floor organization.
- Played a critical role in planning and preparing for EB Controls’ upcoming move to a larger facility, ensuring scalability of processes and efficient shop layout.
- Managed cross-functional collaboration between production, engineering, and sales teams, ensuring smooth transitions from order intake to final shipment.Developed production schedules that met customer demands while optimizing labor costs.
- Monitored plant operations to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and safety.
- Evaluated employee performance through reviews and established goals for improvement.
- Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality.
- Identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
- Gave direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Developed strategic programs and devised key plans that affected the direction of the business.
Production Manager
FX Innovation
Corry, PA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Supervise daily production to ensure timely order completion, and quality standards.
- Manage, mentor, and train production staff, fostering teamwork.
- Evaluate and refine processes to enhance efficiency, and reduce waste.
- Enforce safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Oversee production budget, ensuring resource efficiency for maximum ROI
- Monitor inventory to prevent shortages and production delays
- Implement and oversee quality control for compliance with company and industry standards
- Coordinate equipment inspections and maintenance for operational efficiency
- Track and analyze production metrics to support data-driven decisions
- Collaborate with departments, suppliers, and stakeholders to maintain workflow.
- Identify and resolve production issues efficiently.
Engine Test ATF Assistant Team Manager Level IV
Cummins Inc
Jamestown, NY
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Support team training activities, by ensuring new team members are fully and correctly trained in allprocesses in their assigned area, provide training on new product introduction and for relocated parts
- Assist in improving and maintaining efficiency and productivity
- Assist with all Safety investigations that occur in your cells of responsibilities
- Encourage teamwork, communication and interdependence within team
- Promote and demonstrate the Treatment of Others culture within JEP
- Coordinate and update daily manpower, including tracking call-ins, tardiness, unexcused absencesand vacations, and update manpower board as required
- As needed, populate the stand-up talk boards, attend weekly top issues meeting and follow-up on downtime causes as needed
- Partner with Quality team to reduce defects (OEM, CSI/FEV, FTR) within area
- Communicate frequently with opposite shift counterparts
- Ensure Process documentation, Safety and/or Quality procedures are in the designated locations andfollowed properly
- Help Safety & Quality Representative to participate and prepare for audits
- Assist team manager with employee relations such as performance reviews, temporary employeemanagement, and coaching
- Ensure Operator Certification Level, Safety and Quality compliance
- Manage progressive discipline process for attendance, performance, productivity, quality, safety
- Manage employee time through E-time system including weekly approvals, vacation request, exceptionforms, etc
- Manage projects and oversee Six Sigma initiatives.
HSE Safety Manager Level III
Cummins Inc
Jamestown, NY
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Investigate safety related incidents
- Track and maintain training related certifications and documents
- Instruct safety related classes
- Ensure teams are working in a safe manner and are following all guidelines and policies
- Operator overhead hoists and cranes
- Provide support across shifts and maintain good cross shift communication
- Provide support to the yearly plant HSE initiatives
- Coach team members in solving problems that impact the safety of the workplace
- Facilitate rollout of safety trainings.
Engine Test Operator Level
Cummins Inc
Jamestown, NY
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Support all Process Documentation
- Support all new product introductions
- Actively participate in the manufacturing change control (MCR) process
- Actively participate in all team processes
- Work closely with team Quality Reps to problem solve issues
- Provide guidance to team Quality Reps
- Support the team auditors and audit stations
- Backup to the Quality Engineer
- Support / resolve CQA issues relating to the engine build process.
General Manager
Kinzua LTD
Warren, PA
02.2015 - 01.2021
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Developed marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness within target markets.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Performed routine audits of internal controls in order to maintain accuracy of financial records.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
Apache Crew Chief / Mechanic
AH, U.S. Army National Guard
Johnstown, PA
03.2012 - 03.2019
- Remove and install aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissionsand mechanical flight controls
- Service and lubricate aircraft and subsystems
- Prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks
- Assist in diagnosing/troubleshooting
- Lead and communicate with troops assigned under me.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warren Area Highschool
Warren, PA06-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Jamestown Business College
Jamestown, NYSome College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NYSome College (No Degree) - Project Management
University of Pennsylvania
OnlineSkills
- Demand forecasting
- Cost reduction strategies
- Quality control systems
- Plant operations management
- Total productive maintenance
- Manufacturing processes
- Six sigma methodologies
- Production line optimization
- Operational efficiency
- Workforce management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Plant Production Manager
ErieTec, Inc
01.2024 - Current
Production Manager
FX Innovation
01.2023 - 01.2024
Engine Test ATF Assistant Team Manager Level IV
Cummins Inc
02.2022 - 12.2022
HSE Safety Manager Level III
Cummins Inc
05.2021 - 01.2022
Engine Test Operator Level
Cummins Inc
01.2021 - 05.2021
General Manager
Kinzua LTD
02.2015 - 01.2021
Apache Crew Chief / Mechanic
AH, U.S. Army National Guard
03.2012 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Warren Area Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Jamestown Business College
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Jamestown Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Project Management
University of Pennsylvania
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