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KYLE P. LASTACY

Hudsonville,MI

Summary

To obtain a manufacturing management position applying years of experience and education to motivate and lead others. Highly motivated and skilled leader.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

General Motors
01.2022 - 09.2023
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed team of 33 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Supervisor of training in quality, safety, and responsiveness.
  • Strategically helped problem solve operators struggles with quality, safety, and responsiveness.
  • Utilized TPS and GMS tools and philosophies.

Work Team Leader

Herman Miller
01.2004 - 12.2022
  • Developed up to 120 strong, team-oriented workers within several departments at Herman Miller Inc.
  • Helped to increase efficiency and apply new Toyota Production Systems.
  • Supervised work of contracted employees to keep on task for timely completion.
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Manufacturing Associate

Herman Miller
Spring Lake, MI
01.1997 - 01.2004
  • Learned manufacturing, paint, and assembly systems.
  • Working in each department, in efforts to create broad knowledge base and increasing versatility within the organization.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI

Skills

  • Ability to handle diverse high-volume workload
  • Strong verbal and written communicator
  • Self- motivated, team- oriented project coordinator
  • Highly creative and skilled problem solver
  • Able to learn, apply, coach, and implement Toyota Production System
  • Use of critical thinking to make effective decisions
  • Business Management
  • HMPS
  • ISO 9000
  • Team Leader
  • Managing
  • Quality
  • Safety
  • Process and procedure development
  • Merchandising operations

Timeline

Production Supervisor

General Motors
01.2022 - 09.2023

Work Team Leader

Herman Miller
01.2004 - 12.2022

Manufacturing Associate

Herman Miller
01.1997 - 01.2004

Some College (No Degree) -

Davenport University
KYLE P. LASTACY