Kevin D. Kissner
Vernay Manufacturing
Byron
31
years of professional experience
Diligent Production Manager with extensive experience in managing production workflows and optimizing processes for efficiency. Successfully led teams to achieve project milestones and improve operational performance. Demonstrated expertise in resource allocation and process improvement.
Work History
Production Manager
2 Years 4 Months- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste.
- Oversaw production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Trained and mentored team members to foster skill development and productivity.
- Collaborated with quality control to maintain high standards of product integrity.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and improve workflow processes.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in production management, cultivating a skilled workforce capable of tackling complex challenges head-on.
- Spearheaded process improvements that led to reduced cycle times, allowing for increased output without additional manpower or equipment investment.
- Collaborated with R&D to integrate new technologies into production processes, enhancing product features.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted developmental plans.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
Experience Day Supervisor
7 Years 4 Months- Thermoplastic polyurethane - Accountable to plan, supervise 4 shift supervisor and coordinate 20 production technicians to safely, efficiently and reliably meet operational requirements - Accountable to deliver product meeting all quality parameters on schedule (reliability) and within the appropriate budget (efficiency) - Accountable to ensure a trained and motivated workforce and to identify and develop necessary improvement plans - Prioritized, planned, and coordinated maintenance activities for Texin TPU production unit, including three reaction extruders, belt line, raw material storage, and finished goods packaging area to meet operational requirements, including vessel and relief device inspections.
- Accountable to supervise and administer hourly vacation, overtime scheduling and attendance control, communicating shift instructions, developing tiered work plans and equipment opening jobs, and to provide support as necessary during backshift and weekend operations - Accountable for reporting and investigating incidents within the unit and to develop/execute corrective action plans - Accountable for development of new Standard Operating
- Procedures (SOP's) and annual review of existing ones - Accountable for day-to-day problem solving of production issues - Managed the MOC program and updated the HazCom equipment log regularly. - Created training plans and provided unit-specific training for technicians, ensuring 100% attendance for all mandatory training. - Complied with safety and environmental requirements and core process standards, participating actively in the PHA.
Plant Manager
4 Years 1 Month- Lead plant production and maintenance personnel in day to day activities to ensure the safe and efficient maintenance of equipment and facilities
- Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity an standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure efficiency
- Ensure that all staff subordinates are suitably trained/qualified/licensed for the various tasks and jobs they must complete
- This includes but not limited to to Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), fall arrest, confined space entry, hot work permits, fire extinguishers, lift truck operation, etc
- Develop systems andd processes that track and optimize productivity an standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure efficiency
- Developed manufacturing budgets and monitored operational expenses while identifying cost-reduction opportunities without compromising product quality.
- This includes but not limited to Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), fall arrest, confined space entry, hot work permits, fire extinguishers, lift truck operation, etc
- Provided direction, development, and leadership to production supervisors, fostering team effectiveness and accountability.
Production Supervisor
2 Years 11 Months- Supervise employees, assign tasks, manage performance, and motivate and coach employees
- Assist with the development and conduct hands on training for new hires and transferred employees on the set-up of the production rooms
- Supervised employees, assigned tasks, managed performance, and motivated and coached team to enhance productivity
- Studied and standardized procedures to streamline workflows for subordinates
- Developed and conducted hands-on training for new hires and transferred employees on efficient set-up of production rooms
- Reviewed formula sheet and all other documentation for errors or omissions and made corrections.
- Participated in safety training to enhance workplace safety awareness and actively participate in all safety training meetings, technical or cGMP training sessions or other communications meetings being held during the shift or with department
Production Supervisor
10 Months- Facilitated transition during plant closure
- Supervised 28 hourly employees and monitored operation of 9 machines to ensure optimal performance
- Inspect sheet coil for surface quality and defects to meet customer requirements
- Enforced SEP's, SOP's, and plant rules of conduct.
- Conduct monthly safety meetings
- Ensure that employees follow work instructions and train on revisions
- Perform monthly inventory
- Troubleshot mechanical and electrical problems to minimize downtime and maintain production flow
Production Superintendent
2 Years 3 Months- Led cost savings and process improvement teams to enhance productivity and quality while minimizing operational costs
- Prepare daily blends of raw materials to meet customers' specifications
- Directed activities of production supervisors, set priorities for day-to-day equipment maintenance, and maintained appropriate production staff to meet daily company goals.
- Responsible for enforcing company rules and communicating to operations manager when discipline is needed
- Monitored safe operation of equipment and employee work habits.
- Holding supervisors accountable when not achieving production goals
- Communicate daily to customers on performance and issues
- Complete daily P and Ls on all material processed
- Manage daily and monthly inventories to budgeted levels
- Develop SOP and SEP.
Shipping and Receiving / Lab Supervisor
3 Months- Worked at Ormet, a manufacturing facility.
- Oversaw shipping and receiving operations for entire facility, ensuring timely and accurate processing of shipments
- Maintained inventory levels and conducted monthly inventory
- Led monthly safety meetings and served as communications officer for joint health safety committee, promoting workplace safety
- Supervised four union employees and one salary employee, fostering a collaborative work environment
- Inspect incoming raw materials and give expected recovery
- Run and maintain Spectrometer
- Conduct moisture and assay samples.
Metal Provisions General Supervisor
3 Years- Implemented closure procedures for efficiency
- Manage incoming and outgoing raw materials for a 50 million pound a month facility
- Set charge mix guidelines to meet budgeted levels
- Lead a team of 8 supervisors and hold them accountable
- Served as safety representative in cast house, overseeing compliance
- Prepare supervisor appraisals
- Work with production planning on metal requirements and scheduling furnaces
- Schedule electrical and mechanical outages
- Developed standard operating procedures (SOP) and standard execution procedures (SEP) for department to enhance operational consistency
- Operated 25 ton crane, cast ingots, operated en loader, fork trucks, charge furnaces while union was on strike
- Contributed to energy team initiatives, focusing on efficiency
Charging and Casting Supervisor
3 Years 6 Months- Supervise 15 production union workers
- Trained crew to achieve and maintain ISO 9002 certification standards
- Schedule molten metal for delivery to furnaces
- Troubleshoot all mechanical and electrical issues
- Conducted monthly safety meetings and audited employees daily for safety compliance
- Alloy furnaces and holders to meet customer requirements
- Schedule electrical and mechanical outages
- Assisted in developing standard operating procedures and safety evaluation procedures for the department.
Quality Inventory Supervisor
1 Year 5 Months- Operated and maintained ARL 5460 to ensure optimal functionality
- Inspected scrap and graded materials for accurate deductions
- Managed a team of union workers to ensure productivity and compliance with labor agreements.
- Inspect scrap and grade for deductions
- Operate and maintain arl 5460
Quality Control Technician
10 Months- Inspected sheets from hot mill, cold mill, and finishing department to ensure quality standards.
- Collaborated with technical representatives to clarify and address customer requirements.
- Inspect anodized metal and grade.
Production Worker
2 Years 2 Months- Operated rotary and reverb furnaces to manage heat treatment processes
- Operate 25 ton crane, fork lifts, an loader, bobcat, backhoe
- Managed the safe handling of molten metal in a controlled environment
Education
No degree - Business Administration
Skills
ERP systems
Manufacturing management
Department management
Production scheduling
Inventory control
Employee discipline
KPI tracking
GMP compliance
Team management
Equipment utilization
Production oversight
Machinery maintenance
Production supervision
Department organization
Workflow management
Staff management
Staff scheduling
Staffing management
Production operations
Policy enforcement
Talent acquisition
Compliance with cGMPs
Strong leadership
Industrial plant management
Decision-making
Critical thinking
Workflow management
Timeline
Production Manager
Vernay Manufacturing
02.2024 - 06.2026Read More
Experience Day Supervisor
Covestro
04.2016 - 08.2023Read More
Plant Manager
Artco Steel
03.2012 - 04.2016Read More
Production Supervisor
Mylan Pharmaceuticals
04.2009 - 03.2012Read More
Production Supervisor
Precision Coil Inc
06.2008 - 04.2009Read More
Production Superintendent
Aleris Recycling
03.2006 - 06.2008Read More
Shipping and Receiving / Lab Supervisor
Aleris Recycling
12.2005 - 03.2006Read More
Metal Provisions General Supervisor
Ormet Aluminum Mill Products
01.2003 - 01.2006Read More
Charging and Casting Supervisor
Ormet Aluminum Mill Products
07.1999 - 01.2003Read More
Quality Inventory Supervisor
Ormet Recycling
02.1998 - 07.1999Read More
Quality Control Technician
Ormet Aluminum Mill Products
04.1997 - 02.1998Read More
Production Worker
Ormet Recycling
02.1995 - 04.1997Read More
WVNCC
No degree from Business Administration
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