Josh Summers
Oneonta,AL
Summary
Well rounded manager with 15 years experience as a leader in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Successful in implementing Six Sigma methodology and Lean Manufacturing resulting in increased efficiency, better quality products and record breaking productivity. Very effective at fostering a positive safety environment as well as employee engagement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Clerk
Thompson Tractor Company
Birmingham, AL
10.2023 - Current
- Retrieve parts to fulfill customer orders using an RF scanner. Verify that the parts are correct, package the parts, label the package, and place the package in the correct location.
Custom Woodworker and General Contractor
Self-employeed
Oneonta, AL
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Designed custom cabinetry and furniture pieces to meet client specifications.
- Fabricated, finished, and installed cabinets, countertops, tables, and other furniture items.
- Specialized in restoring antique furniture and family heirlooms.
- Plan and source materials for jobs to ensure that customers receive the best materials for the lowest possible prices.
Finishing Department Manager
Shaw Industries Inc.
South Pittsburg, TN
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Led the Finishing Department with a team of three supervisors operating 24 hours a day, six days a week.
- Collaborated with the production planning manager daily to ensure that the current production for the week was in line with customer orders. Adjusted work schedule to add an extra workday at the end of the week, as needed.
- Participated in daily meetings with upper management and cross-functional team members to discuss the previous day's safety, quality, and production performance.
- Led daily meetings with the Supervisor, Shift Lead, Maintenance team, Process Engineer, and Valspar Coatings representative to discuss downtime events and develop a plan of action to prevent reoccurrences.
- Implemented and supported Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing methods that improved changeover time by 60%, which resulted in savings of $10,000 per changeover.
- Reviewed staffing concerns with the Human Resources manager weekly to ensure staffing levels were maintained at the correct level. Reviewed resumes for open job positions, and scheduled interviews with potential candidates.
- Led meetings with employees who were not meeting expectations, and discussed necessary improvement opportunities. Participated in employee dismissal meetings led by Human Resources.
Finishing Supervisor
Shaw Industries Inc.
South Pittsburg, TN
02.2007 - 07.2017
- Led a team of approximately 30 associates, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity goals were met. Analyzed data and identified areas of improvement to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Developed work schedules for team members, ensuring adequate coverage in all areas.
- Performed routine safety, quality, and housekeeping inspections to ensure that protocols were being followed.
- Led weekly meetings with associates. Focused topics were safety, quality, production performance, and any other company-related information.
- Led corrective action meetings with associates to ensure that areas of concern were identified and addressed. Saved detailed documents of the meetings.
Finishing Lead
Shaw Industries
South Pittsburg, TN
09.2006 - 02.2007
- Led a team of 25 associates in the wood finishing and packaging department, ensuring job procedures and company policies were followed.
- Very knowledgeable in all aspects of the finishing and packaging department, being able to troubleshoot and make adjustments to equipment as needed.
- Continuously monitoring and managing the process to ensure that quality and performance standards are being maintained.
- Spearheaded the implementation of 5S events in the department.
- Acting supervisor when my supervisor was absent.
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin County High School
Winchester, TN05-1994
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Decision-making
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Basic computing
- Parts identification
- Microsoft Excel
- Timekeeping using Kronos and Workday
- Workforce management
- Mentoring and training
- Lean principles
- Six Sigma
- Employee safety
- Operations planning
- Delegating work
- Performance evaluations
- Team building and leadership
Timeline
Shipping Clerk
Thompson Tractor Company
10.2023 - Current
Custom Woodworker and General Contractor
Self-employeed
09.2020 - 06.2023
Finishing Department Manager
Shaw Industries Inc.
07.2017 - 07.2020
Finishing Supervisor
Shaw Industries Inc.
02.2007 - 07.2017
Finishing Lead
Shaw Industries
09.2006 - 02.2007
High School Diploma -
Franklin County High School
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