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Kody Marchant

Kenosha,WI

Summary

Seasoned Production Manager and talented leader with years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production & Secondary Ops Manager

Arch Medtorque
01.2012 - Current
    • Manage all production, machining, and secondary ops department and employees.
    • Ensured product quality and on time delivery.
    • Managed and maintained scheduling, metrics, and KPI's.
    • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
    • Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to efficiently meet production requirements.
    • Contributed to an annual percentage increase in productivity through improvements in operations, quality, safety and administration.
    • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
    • Review daily Gemba board metrics for plant and departments, and devise action plans for improvements.
    • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
    • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.

Quality Inspector & Laser Marker

MedTorque
06.2008 - 06.2012
    • Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments.
    • Inspected components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
    • Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
    • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
    • Identified and documented quality discrepancies.
    • Laser marked product to customer P.O. and print specifications.
    • Proficient at laser set ups utilizing fixturing to maximize efficiency.
    • Visual inspection on product pre and post marking to ensure high level of quality.

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

MedTorque
06.2006 - 06.2008
    • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
    • Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
    • Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
    • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
    • Inspected product for quality before final packaging.

Education

Blueprint reading, general ed.

Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI

Skills

  • Knowledgeable of quality control standards
  • Strategic planning
  • Troubleshooting and problem solving
  • Knowledge of 5S methodology
  • Dedication to product quality
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Cost reduction
  • Key performance indicators
  • Performance monitoring
  • Continuous improvements

Certification

- Living As A Leader - Leadership Certificate

- Operations Management Test Certificate

- Multiple "Fred Pryor" Management/Supervisor certificates

- Forklift Certified

Timeline

Production & Secondary Ops Manager

Arch Medtorque
01.2012 - Current

Quality Inspector & Laser Marker

MedTorque
06.2008 - 06.2012

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

MedTorque
06.2006 - 06.2008

Blueprint reading, general ed.

Gateway Technical College

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