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Kevin Blair

Wayland,MI

Summary

Dynamic leader with proven expertise in operations management and team leadership, honed at American Seating Company. Excelled in enhancing production metrics and efficiency across multiple plants, demonstrating exceptional time management and decision-making skills. Achieved significant improvements in inventory accuracy and shipping processes, showcasing a strong blend of customer service and complex problem-solving abilities. Was also a Business Unit Manager for Fuel Systems before they went out of Business in 2007/2008.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Metals/Welding Manager

American Seating Company
07.2022 - Current


  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Plant Supervisor

Cascade Engineering
10.2020 - 07.2022

Oversaw off-shift operations across two plants resulting in exceptional production metrics.

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Mayville Engineering Company
10.2008 - 07.2020
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment for 3 plants.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Increased record accuracy through thorough shipment content verification.
  • Reduced shipping errors by implementing a comprehensive quality assurance program.
  • Created effective communication channels between warehouse staff, management, and customers to address concerns promptly and maintain smooth operations.
  • Enhanced shipping efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.

Education

Associate Of Applied Business - Business

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
05.1986

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Task delegation
  • Operations management
  • Shift scheduling

Timeline

Metals/Welding Manager

American Seating Company
07.2022 - Current

Plant Supervisor

Cascade Engineering
10.2020 - 07.2022

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Mayville Engineering Company
10.2008 - 07.2020

Associate Of Applied Business - Business

Grand Rapids Community College
Kevin Blair