LEONARD HARRIS
Springville,ALABAMA
Summary
Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies. Ambitious with 20 years of experience in high speed production environments. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Supervisor
Scott's Miracle Gro
05.2022 - Current
- Supervised day-to-day functions of plant.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Increased BPM by 17% to keep up with customer demand.
- Monitored safety practices and made changes or recommendations.
- Scheduled deliveries, employee shifts and equipment maintenance.
- Implemented organizational systems to maximize plant efficiency.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Reviewed documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
Operations Manager
Autocar
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency By reducing cycle time by 25%.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer standards of vehicles.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
Sr. Production Supervisor
RainBird
04.2018 - 11.2021
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and reduced downtime by 30% to improve revenue.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Trained staff through processes of company to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in Lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output
- Implemented safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
Production Manager
Mack Trucks
09.2010 - 04.2018
- Developed processes for plant operations and maintenance; enforced lean manufacturing, plant policies and procedures, and met production KPI goals.
- Consistently communicated with department heads to ensure that guidelines of quality were met, parts were shipped and coordination of purchased items were delivered on time.
- Lead Teams of 8 Supervisors, 16 Team leads and over 250 union employees.
- Championed Lean activities to reduced waste by implementing new upgraded tools and Poke Yoke processes.
- Work with team environment that stresses employee participation and engagement
- Managed manpower needs and concerns including but not limited to overtime, absenteeism, discipline and shutdown.
- Reviewed daily KPI's, to include First time through and ensures closed communication loop between different departments.
- Drives culture that focus on continuous improvements, positive morale and exceptional levels of customer service.
- Maintain SAP and all payroll reporting systems.
- Reduced overall waste in area by 20%.
- Positive, outgoing, and able to communicate clearly and effectively goals of company.
- Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving $200k.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
Production Manager
Falls Manufacturing
05.2008 - 08.2010
- Managed 2 direct supervisors and 60+ direct report employees.
- Controlled workflow by monitoring steps of process; setting processing variables; implementing cost reductions; developing, reporting procedures and systems by using ERP or MRP systems; initiating and fostering spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
- Organized and participated in employee team building.
- Successfully improved safe and clean work environment by 50% through 5S methodology and by educating and directing personnel.
- Improved overall quality of service by establishing and enforcing organization standards of ISO 9001.
- Provided valuable input with other departments with CI projects to reduce issues in production and quality.
- Reduced manpower, waste, and non-value-added methods by implementing lean manufacturing concepts.
Production Supervisor
Chrysler Corp
03.2006 - 02.2008
- Supervised Staff of 38 UAW union employees
- Directed production department by slashing safety injuries, quality, and improved overall delivery of product.
- Controlled and implemented all Lean Manufacturing System practices to increase profitability of company.
- Responsible for all Safety, payroll (through CATS system), quality, and manufacturing of Dodge Ram Pick-up truck.
- Implemented and ensured that all operations were certified to ISO 9001 and 14001 standards.
- Conducted (LPA's) Layered Process Audits on daily basis to increase profits and keep customers happy.
- Maintained working relationship with union by following terms of collective bargaining agreement.
Sheet Metal Production Supervisor
Ingersoll Rand Climate Control
02.2003 - 02.2006
- Direct all production operations to meet established schedules and objectives.
- Implement, develop, and maintain Lean system for continuous improvement.
- Cooperated with QA department to meet and improve quality standards.
- Manage overtime to meet production goals.
- Directed production department to ensure fair and consistent discipline within department and maintain high sense of integrity of morale with employee Scheduled daily production runs and expedited repairs to reduce machinery down time.
- Excellent problem-solving skills both one-on-one and in group situations
- Strong knowledge of CNC operated machines such as shears, punch press, and Amada turret press.
- Reduce waste of material by more than 30% by implementing lean concepts.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
Education
Certificate of Achievement in Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Manufacturing -
Villanova University
01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Anthem College-Bryman
06.2007
Skills
- Workforce training
- Continuous improvement processes
- Value stream mapping
- Experienced in production scheduling
- Quality assurance standard
- Knowledgeable of quality control standards
- Inventory coordination
- Knowledge of 5S methodology
- Maintenance planning
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Customer Satisfaction
- Process Improvements
- Timely Safety Audits
- Production Line Management
- Materials Management
Timeline
Plant Supervisor
Scott's Miracle Gro
05.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
Autocar
11.2021 - 05.2022
Sr. Production Supervisor
RainBird
04.2018 - 11.2021
Production Manager
Mack Trucks
09.2010 - 04.2018
Production Manager
Falls Manufacturing
05.2008 - 08.2010
Production Supervisor
Chrysler Corp
03.2006 - 02.2008
Sheet Metal Production Supervisor
Ingersoll Rand Climate Control
02.2003 - 02.2006
Certificate of Achievement in Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Manufacturing -
Villanova University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Anthem College-Bryman
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