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KENNETH RICHARDSON

KENNETH RICHARDSON

Gastonia

Summary

Results-driven management professional with 25+ years of automotive experience in manufacturing operations, production management, organizational development and team building. Highly proficient in planning, coordinating and executing successful production strategies.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

KSM CASTINGS-USA
Shelby
04.2022 - 07.2025
  • Spearheaded Production, Maintenance and Logistic teams to meet or surpass key performance indicators (KPI's)
  • Championed continuous improvement through fostering cross-departmental collaboration and teamwork.
  • Focused on process optimization and cost reduction, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Worked closely with Quality Assurance to rapidly resolve customer issues, ensuring high satisfaction.
  • Work closely with Human Resources on recruitment, hiring, and training development.
  • Help maintain compliance with all safety regulations and standards.

Production Manager

KSM CASTINGS-USA
Shelby
01.2017 - 03.2022
  • Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance, resources and support as needed.
  • Led a dynamic team of 90 to 125 employees, driving high productivity under my supervision.
  • Streamlined production scheduling to meet customer EDI, and safety stock.
  • Worked closely with Quality Assurance to rapidly resolve customer issues, ensuring high satisfaction.
  • Fostered a positive work culture, contributing to team morale, and performance.
  • Specialized in conflict resolution, efficiently resolving team disputes to maintain harmony.
  • Help maintain compliance with all safety regulations and standards.

Manager of Metal Technology

KSM CASTINGS-USA
Shelby
04.2014 - 12.2016
  • Spearheaded the installation and commissioning of advanced furnace equipment, including Jet Melters, Dosing Furnaces, Degassing Units, Transfer Ladles, and Spectrometer Testing Devices.
  • Directed and optimized workforce operations, managing roles such as Team Lead, Furnace Tenders, and Furnace Technicians.
  • Implemented comprehensive training and development programs for material testing procedures.
  • Supervised the quality control of incoming raw materials to ensure adherence to industry standards.
  • Help maintain compliance with all safety regulations and standards.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Augusta, Ga
01.2010

Skills

  • PERFORMANCE METRICS
  • TEAM BUILDING
  • LEADERSHIP
  • INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
  • PROJECT PLANNING
  • SKILLED TRAINER
  • SPECIALIZE DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL EQUIPMENT CASTING MACHINES AND FURNACES, CNC, ASSEMBLY, ROBOTICS AND XRAY MACHINES, LEAK TESTER, PART WASHER, WET BLASTING
  • EXPERIENCE WITH MULTIPLE ALUMINUM ALLOYS
  • EXPERIENCE WITH HEAT TREATMENT SOLUTION AND AGING
  • CHIP PROCESSING
  • IATF 16949
  • ISO9000

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Operations Manager

KSM CASTINGS-USA
04.2022 - 07.2025

Production Manager

KSM CASTINGS-USA
01.2017 - 03.2022

Manager of Metal Technology

KSM CASTINGS-USA
04.2014 - 12.2016

Associate of Arts - Business Management

University of Phoenix

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