Kenneth Williams Jr.
Production And Operations Management
Katy,TX
Summary
Experienced supervisor with a proven track record in leadership roles within fast-paced environments, managing multiple departments and adapting to a wide range of responsibilities. Focused on fostering team collaboration and driving results in dynamic, high-demand settings. Skilled in resource management, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. Recognized for effective communication and the ability to cultivate a productive, positive work culture. Adept at leading diverse teams and navigating complex challenges to ensure operational success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Supervisor
DuPont
03.2021 - Current
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Supervised operations staff, ensuring 100% compliance with company policies and procedures, contributing to zero safety violations during tenure.
- Led hiring, onboarding, and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements, successfully integrating over 30 new employees within a 3-month period to meet growing operational needs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Day to day utilization of ERP and MRP systems, including SAP, Oracle and NetSuite to streamline production planning, optimize inventory management, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Proficient in leveraging business intelligence tools for advanced data visualization and analytics, and collaborative project management and document control platforms, enhancing ERP/MRP system integration and operational insights.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management, driving actionable insights that led to a 10% reduction in operational downtime.
- Monitored day-to-day production operations and identified methods to improve quality and efficiency.
- Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Maintained employee schedules to cover weekday, evening, and weekend shifts, ensuring 100% shift coverage without exceeding labor budget.
- Safe operation of plant, adherence to EH&S standards, policies and procedures according to OSHA and Lock Out, Tag Out guidelines and properly handled hazardous materials.
- Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives identifying areas of opportunity and implementing innovative solutions to drive efficiency.
- Certified Hazardous Recognition Plus Trainer, conducting training sessions that resulted in 96% employee certification compliance.
Advanced Operator
DuPont
11.2016 - 03.2021
- Identified opportunities for cost reduction through careful analysis of manufacturing data and sharing findings with management personnel for consideration in budgetary decisions at a higher level.
- Supported engineering efforts in the development of new products or modifications to existing designs for enhanced functionality or cost savings.
- Increased overall productivity by training new operators on best practices, equipment operation, and maintenance procedures.
- Optimized machine performance through regular maintenance and calibration, reducing downtime.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting thorough equipment inspections.
- Maintained accurate production and other administrative records, managed breaks, down time and inventory accuracy using computer systems
- Reduced waste generation with diligent monitoring of raw material usage and efficient resource allocation.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by actively participating in Lean Manufacturing projects and Kaizen events.
- Manufacturing Technology 1 & 2
- Served as Union Steward, representing employees in workplace matters and fostering strong communication between labor and management.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
USAF
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Supervised and led a team of over 60 airmen, ensuring efficient operations, team development, and mission success
- Designed, modified and fabricated aircraft, metal, plastic, composite, advanced composite, LO and bonded structural parts and components
- Low Observable Aircraft Maintenance
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats, and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Mentored junior team members on best practices in aircraft painting techniques, fostering growth and continuous improvement within the team.
Stretcher-Saw & Inspector
Kaiser Aluminum
03.2015 - 11.2016
- Performed customer inspections to maintain regulatory and internal requirements, achieving a 98% compliance rate during audits.
- Performed mechanical and automated inspections of equipment.
- Reduced manufacturing defects by conducting thorough inspections of raw materials, components, and finished products.
- Provided training for new inspectors on proper inspection techniques, tools, and best practices, resulting in improved team performance.
- Collaborated with engineering teams for the successful resolution of complex quality issues, ensuring product performance met or exceeded customer expectations.
- Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing.
- Monitored operating machinery to assess progress, adjust settings, and maintain production speeds.
- Identified stock imperfections, assigned grades, and noted production concerns based on regular inspections.
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements.
- Set up and powered saws to cut, slot, groove, miter and trim metallic and non-metallic workpieces according to specifications.
- Increased production efficiency by maintaining saw equipment and performing regular blade replacements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA 01.2019 - Current
Associate Degree - Business
J. Sargent Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA 01.2016 - 1 2019
Certificate of Technical Studies - Structural Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Technical School
Pensacola, FL 8 2013 - 10 2013
Skills
Operations management
Customer relations
Performance monitoring
Safety oversight
Compliance management
Quality assurance
Root-cause analysis
Employee development
Project management
Scheduling coordination
Microsoft office
MRP and ERP systems
Continuous improvement
KPI tracking
Task delegation
Production Management
Timeline
Supervisor
DuPont
03.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Virginia Commonwealth University
01.2019 - Current
Advanced Operator
DuPont
11.2016 - 03.2021
Associate Degree - Business
J. Sargent Reynolds Community College
01.2016 - 1 2019
Stretcher-Saw & Inspector
Kaiser Aluminum
03.2015 - 11.2016
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
USAF
01.2013 - 01.2017
Certificate of Technical Studies - Structural Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Technical School
8 2013 - 10 2013