Kevin Hanks
Detroit,MI
Summary
Versatile, results-oriented, dedicated professional with vast experience in manufacturing and a strong knowledge of the lean manufacturing principles. Demonstrated the ability to lead and develop talent while working effectively in team-oriented environments. Outstanding Communication talents with proven ability to organize, problem solve, and manage multiple projects.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Manager
Stellantis
Warren, MI
03.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the safety and and development of 320 UAW and salaried team members
- Established a daily management task to walk with subordinates to understand contribution and problem escalation within their teams
- Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
- Cultivated partnerships with support departments to resolve production issues promptly
Production Unit Leader – Trim/Chassis/Final/Repair
Stellantis/Jefferson North Assembly
Detroit, MI
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Lead and developed a large group of highly functional unionized employees comprised of team leaders and team members throughout Chassis and final repair using World Class Manufacturing(WCM) principles
- Used WCM principles to meet daily deliverables and achieve standards related to safety, people, quality, throughput, cost, and environment
- Used CATS to code employees daily ensuring they are paid properly
- End of Final supervisor: Responsible for communicating loses affecting FTC and Throughput
- Repair supervisor: Root cause and communicate issues affecting FTC while reducing unavailables.
- Coordinated resources effectively across various departments to ensure optimal use of personnel, equipment, and other assets.
- Built strong relationships with cross-functional partners to facilitate smooth project execution and achieve shared goals.
Production Supervisor - Front Line/Rear line
Bridgewater Interiors/Adient
Warren, Michigan
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Lead and develop a group of highly functional unionized employees enforcing plant rules, safety rules, attendance policy and all other plant programs, policies and procedures relating to hourly employees while complying with the collective bargaining agreement
- Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues to ensure minimum cost to prevent operational delays
- Develop and revise standardized work to align with or exceed department goals
- Respond to customer concerns found in weekly audits
- Prepare operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications while working to exceed customer expectations
- Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization
- Conduct plant-wide meetings as needed to insure a flow of information to and from employees
- Continuously analyze assigned area of responsibility for improved methods of production, tool design communication and reporting, cost controls and makes recommendations to plant superintendent for disposition
- Developed standardize work in general assembly to increase jph while using WCM standards to meet department goals.
Production Supervisor - Front Line/Rear Line/ Materials
Adient
Toledo, Ohio
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Lead and develop a group of highly functional unionized employees enforcing plant rules, safety rules, attendance policy and all other plant programs, policies and procedures relating to hourly employees while complying with the collective bargaining agreement
- Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues to ensure minimum cost to prevent operational delays
- Develop and revise standardized work to align with or exceed department goals
- Respond to customer concerns found in weekly audits
- Prepare operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications while working to exceed customer expectations
- Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization
- Conduct plant-wide meetings as needed to insure a flow of information to and from employees
- Continuously analyze assigned area of responsibility for improved methods of production, tool design communication and reporting, cost controls and makes recommendations to plant superintendent for disposition.
Group Leader – Trim/Chassis/Final Process
General Motors
Lake Orion, MI
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Lead and develop a large groups of highly functional unionized employees comprised of team leaders and team members throughout Trim and Chassis departments using Global Manufacturing Systems(GMS) while complying with the collective bargaining agreement
- Responsible for delivering and executing the departments goals as it relates to safety, people, quality, throughput, cost, and environment
- Developed standardize work in final repair to process unavailables safely and more efficiently while using GMS standards to meet department goals
- Developed standardize work in general assembly to increase jph while using GMS standards to meet department goals.
Production Unit Leader – Chassis/Trim/Final Repair
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles/Jefferson North Assembly
Detroit, MI
03.2013 - 08.2016
- Lead and developed a large group of highly functional unionized employees comprised of team leaders and team members throughout Chassis and final repair using World Class Manufacturing(WCM) principles
- Used WCM principles to meet daily deliverables and achieve standards related to safety, people, quality, throughput, cost, and environment
- Lead and supported Kaizens that totaled over $500,000 in savings
- Used CATS to code employees daily ensuring they are paid properly
- Built Professional relationships with UAW officials by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
UAW Production Technician
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles/Jefferson North Assembly
Detroit, MI
10.2012 - 03.2013
- Build Chrysler vehicles in the Trim Department using the World Class Manufacturing(WCM) tools and processes
- Build and establish relationships with production team members, UAW and upper management
- Work effectively in team settings to minimize downtime and quality defects to meet department objectives
- Use PFS to input quality concerns to minimize defects to the final line
- Operate production equipment and build Chrysler and Dodge trucks in accordance to the Standard Work Instruction(SWI)
- Adhere to all WCM, health and safety, and environmental compliances.
Child Care Specialist
Don Bosco Hall/DePaul Center
Detroit, MI
11.2009 - 03.2012
- Mentor a diverse group of youth with mental health disabilities
- Supervise and document the daily activities and behaviors of 27 youth
- Supervise family visits and report the health, safety and welfare of each child
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
Real Estate Salesperson
Prime Financial Plus Realty
Detroit, MI
06.2005 - 09.2009
- Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers
- Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates
- Compare a property with similar properties that recently sold to determine its competitive market price
- Contact property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings
- Evaluate mortgage options to help clients obtain financing at the best prevailing rates and terms
- Interview clients to determine what kind of properties they are seeking
- Review property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, and seminars, and association meetings to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets
- Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters
- Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources
- Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services
- Arrange meetings between buyers and sellers when details of transactions need to be negotiated
- Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds
- Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases
- Display residential properties to clients and explain their features
- Arrange for title searches to determine if clients have clear property titles
- Accompany buyers during visits to inspections and advise them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration -
Delaware State University
Dover, DE12.2001
Real Estate Sales Person License, State of Michigan -
Michigan Institute of Real Estate
Southfield, MISkills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Problem Solving
- Continuous Improvement
- Project Management
- Communication
- Team Leadership
- Unionized work environments
- People Development
- OSHA Guidelines
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Shift Manager
Stellantis
03.2023 - Current
Production Unit Leader – Trim/Chassis/Final/Repair
Stellantis/Jefferson North Assembly
11.2020 - 03.2023
Production Supervisor - Front Line/Rear line
Bridgewater Interiors/Adient
09.2020 - 11.2020
Production Supervisor - Front Line/Rear Line/ Materials
Adient
03.2019 - 09.2020
Group Leader – Trim/Chassis/Final Process
General Motors
08.2016 - 10.2018
Production Unit Leader – Chassis/Trim/Final Repair
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles/Jefferson North Assembly
03.2013 - 08.2016
UAW Production Technician
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles/Jefferson North Assembly
10.2012 - 03.2013
Child Care Specialist
Don Bosco Hall/DePaul Center
11.2009 - 03.2012
Real Estate Salesperson
Prime Financial Plus Realty
06.2005 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration -
Delaware State University
Real Estate Sales Person License, State of Michigan -
Michigan Institute of Real Estate