Lee Weaver
Fairfield,OH
Summary
Production Management Leader with Tier 1 automotive background and construction background Adept at building high performing teams which achieve productivity, quality, safety, customer satisfaction, supply chain, and on time delivery goals Champion Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process improvement Experience reading blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and shop drawings for manufacturing, production, assembly, and construction. Knowledge of Solidworks/Autocad.
Experienced with overseeing all aspects of fabrication shop management to ensure productivity and quality standards. Utilizes strong organizational and leadership skills to optimize workflow and team performance. Track record of implementing effective solutions and maintaining safe work environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Shop Manager
Milacron
06.2023 - Current
- Provided technical guidance to junior fabricators, enabling skill development and growth within the team.
- Monitored industry trends, staying current on advancements in fabrication techniques that could enhance overall shop capabilities or provide cost-saving alternatives when applicable.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless project handoffs and integration of fabricated components.
- Managed a team of skilled fabricators, ensuring timely completion of projects and maintaining high-quality standards.
- Completed multiple complex projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks effectively based on deadlines.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives within the shop environment, identifying opportunities for optimization and investing in appropriate solutions accordingly.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining fabrication processes and implementing new technologies.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles, resulting in reduced lead times and increased productivity levels.
Manufacturing Manager
OTC Industrial Technologies/DirectAir Division
10.2019 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: OTC is a $800 million industrial distributor and manufacturer. DirectAir builds modular buildings with high efficiency air compressors and air dryers.
- Achieved productivity, quality, safety, customer satisfaction, supply chain, and on time delivery goals
- Successfully moved our operations facility to a new 108,000 sq/ft facility
- Implemented 5S Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement program
- Implemented multiple cost savings initiatives
Production Manager
OTC Industrial Technologies/DirectAir Division
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Company Overview: OTC is a $800 million industrial distributor and manufacturer. DirectAir builds modular buildings with high efficiency air compressors and air dryers.
- Achieved productivity, quality, safety, customer satisfaction, supply chain, and on time delivery goals
- Assisted in writing SOP’s for production, assembly, manufacturing, and build process
- Increased production efficiency by improving assembly processes
- Improved overall quality of product by processes being improved
Production Supervisor
OTC Industrial Technologies/DirectAir Division
03.2015 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: OTC is a $800 million industrial distributor and manufacturer. DirectAir builds modular buildings with high efficiency air compressors and air dryers.
- Achieved productivity, quality, safety, customer satisfaction, supply chain, and on time delivery goals
- Transitioned production in utilizing the new mobile crane equipment
- Managed contractors, hourly employees, and temporary employees
- Managed the outdoor storage expansion project
Journeyman Carpenter
Valcom Enterprises Inc.
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Utilized Journeyman Carpentry skills to build commercial buildings
- Used blueprints, Installation of drywall and insulation
Manufacturing Team Leader
ThyssenKrupp Bilstein
01.2010 - 08.2014
- Company Overview: Division of $43 billion Tier 1 automotive supplier-manufacturer of springs and stabilizers
- Achieved productivity, quality, safety, customer satisfaction, supply chain, and on time delivery goals.
- Increased production efficiency and quality ratings from customers.
- Supervised a team of machine operators on an assembly line.
- Responsible for launching new product lines and implementing new SOP’s
- Successfully launched the Chrysler ADS shock absorber assembly line.
- Successfully launched the Mercedes C-Class strut assembly line.
- Practiced Lean manufacturing initiatives, 5S and continuous improvement.
Production Supervisor
Total Precast Solutions
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: Manufactured concrete precast products for residential, commercial, and industrial use
- Achieved productivity, quality, safety, customer satisfaction, supply chain, and on time delivery goals
- Managed production and a team of skilled trades employees on the production floor
- Practiced Lean Manufacturing initiatives- 5S, and continuous improvement
- Successfully completed the World Equestrian Games indoor stadium project
- Successfully completed the Ohio Department of Transportation project (3 phases)
Skills
- Staff training and development
- 5S methodology
- Production planning
- Scheduling and coordination
- Crane operation
- Value stream mapping
- Shop layout design
- Budgeting and cost control
- Computer skills
- Operational efficiency
- Work order management
- Manufacturing operations
- Cost reduction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Team leadership
Timeline
Fabrication Shop Manager
Milacron
06.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Manager
OTC Industrial Technologies/DirectAir Division
10.2019 - 03.2023
Production Manager
OTC Industrial Technologies/DirectAir Division
01.2018 - 10.2019
Production Supervisor
OTC Industrial Technologies/DirectAir Division
03.2015 - 01.2018
Journeyman Carpenter
Valcom Enterprises Inc.
08.2014 - 03.2015
Manufacturing Team Leader
ThyssenKrupp Bilstein
01.2010 - 08.2014
Production Supervisor
Total Precast Solutions
01.2008 - 01.2010
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