Kyle C. Majorowicz
Oshkosh,WI
Summary
I am a result oriented, self-motivated person with proven leadership and employee development abilities and organizational skills that I have used to reduce cost, improve quality, and improve safety while leading an hourly and salaried workforce. Results-driven management professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving goals. Proven track record of effective leadership, operational efficiency, and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in strategic planning, process optimization, and fostering productive team cultures. Known for reliability and flexibility in meeting changing needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Area Manager
Oshkosh Defense
04.2023 - Current
- oversaw a team of 6 salaried and 200+ hourly employees to achieve company goals fostering a positive work environment.
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth..
- Optimized staffing levels by closely monitoring workload demands and adjusting schedules accordingly.
Scheduling Area Manager
Oshkosh Defense LLC
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed Aftermarket business to include scheduling of orders, monitoring of in process orders and working with cross functional team to ensure on time delivery was met
- Create and implement metrics and process improvements in the Aftermarket scheduling process
- Managed loading and scheduling for all of the Oshkosh Snow production business from order completion to order fulfillment
Production Area Manager
Oshkosh Defense LLC
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Oversaw teams of three salaried and 150+ UAW hourly employees to meet delivery goals across five assembly lines
- Set and managed staffing levels to ensure production demands were efficiently meet
- championed cross functional teams to improve and support the processes through PDCAs
- Orchestrated improvements in KPIs of Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery; specifically reducing labor hours in specific areas
- Lead the facility’s Emergency Response Plan Team as the Incident Commander
- Focused on growth and development of front-line supervisors utilizing development plans
Materials Area Manager
Oshkosh Defense LLC
06.2016 - 11.2021
- Drove safety first culture with employee participation to reduce safety incidents and increase awareness
- Lead Materials Team in plant reconfiguration project, executing project plan to change plant from weld and fabrication to an assembly facility
- Lead a team of six salaried and 45+ UAW hourly employees across three shifts to achieve business goals while maintaining focus on servant leadership and employee development
- Assisted with OSHA audits and implemented corrections to achieve Voluntary Participation Program (VPP) status at Oshkosh Defense Facilities
- Developed and implemented business strategies focused on inventory accuracy, inventory management and process flow
- Managed cross functional teams in product line launches and production line rates changes completing these effectively by scheduled date and within budget
- Regularly monitored budgets to reduce overhead costs
- Managed 20,000 SKUs to insure optimal levels, accuracy and efficient deployment
- Reviewed and adjusted staffing as needed to ensure optimal levels to meet production needs
Second Shift Area Manager
Oshkosh Defense LLC
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Oversaw a team of two salaried employees and 25+ UAW hourly employees
- Created training and development plans for all employees to insure a successful launch of second shift operations
- Reviewed and adjusted staffing as necessary to meet production needs, included the creation of the second shift staffing plan for the launch of the shift
- Lead the team to reduce obsolete inventory in the facility resulting in a reduction of obsolete inventory by $500,000
- Worked with the cross functional team to establish KPIs and PDCAs for the launch of second shift
Team Coordinator
Oshkosh Defense LLC
06.2013 - 01.2016
- Oversaw a team of 40 hourly UAW material handlers providing support to multiple production areas
- Reduced defects per unit by root cause analyses
- Developed material flow and line side material presentation for production area reorganization to increase production flexibility
- Managed inventory levels by creating material Kanbans and monitored and adjusted Kanban levels to efficiently support production
- Worked to reduce incident rate and achieve Safety Management System Level 3 with hourly employees and Safety Department
Team Coordinator/Cycle Count Supervisor
Oshkosh Defense LLC
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Lead approximately 15 hourly UAW employees in a manufacturing environment on an off shift
- Demonstrated ability to lead in cross functional areas at times as the only supervisor in the facility
- Reduced safety stock and obsolete inventory levels by $200,000
- Assisted in executing and managing processes to determine inventory accuracy for the Harrison Street Facility
- Developed and distributed corrective actions to cross functional teams to increase inventory accuracy
- Integral member of a team that developed and executed a continuous improvement event to increase inventory accuracy across the defense segment
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Operations Management
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, Wisconsin01.2013
Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Operations Management
- Relationship building and management
- Team Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work Delegation
- Safety Protocols
Accomplishments
OSHA 10 Certified
Certification
OSHA 10 Hour General Industry Safety and Health
Timeline
Production Area Manager
Oshkosh Defense
04.2023 - Current
Scheduling Area Manager
Oshkosh Defense LLC
06.2022 - 04.2023
Production Area Manager
Oshkosh Defense LLC
11.2021 - 06.2022
Materials Area Manager
Oshkosh Defense LLC
06.2016 - 11.2021
Second Shift Area Manager
Oshkosh Defense LLC
01.2016 - 06.2016
Team Coordinator/Cycle Count Supervisor
Oshkosh Defense LLC
08.2013 - 05.2014
Team Coordinator
Oshkosh Defense LLC
06.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Operations Management
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
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