Lonnie Adams
Dover,Delaware
Summary
Seeking a management position where my talents and skills can be effectively utilized.
Versatile Operations Supervisor successful at taking on routine and complex business challenges with resourceful and creative approach. Recognized as driven, dedicated and hardworking leader with history of streamlining operations and increasing results.
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Educated professional offering Number years of experience streamlining processes, managing talented team members and performing Task. Tireless team player known for staying poised and calm in fast-paced environments.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Liquide Operations Supervisor
Airliquide
Newport, DE
07.2005 - Current
- Coordination of work schedules, and communicating priorities
- Monitoring workmanship, department productivity, and individual efficiency
- Daily communication with reports regarding performance issues and conducting performance appraisals
- Recruit and select production employees
- Train and motivate production employees
- Cognizant of cost containment requirements of assigned tasks
- Provide a motivational environment through personal example and interpersonal skills
- Maintain open lines of communication with the plant employees through daily shift briefings and employee surveys/action plans and other applicable methods
- Develop and recommend organizational, manufacturing and operating policies and processes, Define manufacturing objectives and develop specific short and long range goals and programs, Energize the organization to maintain continuous, improvement programs, explore creative ideas on significantly improving quality and mentor high potential employees who will assume greater future responsibilities
- Daily communication with reports regarding performance issues and conducting performance appraisals
- Communication with other department heads regarding schedule changes, labor requirements, priority changes, parts shortages, etc
- Maintaining documentation such as scrap reporting, shop floor reporting, etc
- Ensuring housekeeping to promote a safe and orderly workplace Defining manufacturing objectives and developing specific short and long range plans and programs, Review standard manufacturing practices based upon comparative studies of methods, costs and production figures, and direct the operations/manufacturing activities toward the accomplishment of the corporate objectives.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Monitored supply chain and managed logistics functions for company.
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Compiled training materials for new employees and tracked skill development.
- Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
- Analyzed department metrics and performance and reported findings to management.
- Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Performed preventative maintenance and calibration on equipment and systems to prevent malfunctions and work obstacles.
- Conducted root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve issues.
- Collected customer feedback and made business adjustments to improve retention and satisfaction.
AGC Owner
Self-employeed
Dover, Delaware
01.2001 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
Security Police Specialist/OS
United States Air Force
Bitburg, AB
07.1980 - 07.1987
- Various Community Colleges Computer and Supervisory Courses, Management courses
- Maneuvered communications vehicles, intrusion detection equipment and other special-purpose equipment to facilitate operations.
- Led, managed and performed force protection duties to protect personnel and resources.
- Maintained confidentiality of special reports and collected data.
- Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.
- Protected nuclear and conventional weapons systems utilizing Type and Type skills.
- Executed decisions and actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Apprehended and detained suspects, searched persons and property and conducted interviews to gather evidence.
- Reviewed log records to obtain pertinent information relevant to shift.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Patrolled Type location to preserve law and order, deter and detect criminal activity, enforce laws and regulations, respond to citizen requests for assistance and provide public safety.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
SR Support Supervisor
Merck Medco
Willingboro, NJ
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Prepared employee schedules for maximum coverage during key hours.
- Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Coordinated Number meetings per Timespan by reserving conference rooms and sending electronic meeting invitations to participants.
- Supervised Number administrative team members and provided constructive feedback, resulting in higher morale and increased employee retention.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Directed Area of expertise across Number departments.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for Number employees.
- Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
- Recruited, hired, trained and supervised staff of Number and implemented mentoring program that offered positive employee engagement.
Tape Shift Manager
Tesa
Middletown , Ny
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
- Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of areas.
- Recruited and interviewed candidates for management to evaluate readiness and fit for position.
- Consistently exhibited calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating smoothly and set positive example for shift team.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
- Checked building to confirm maintenance and cleaning met code and regulations.
- Advised new employees on company procedures and policies to facilitate daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
- Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
Syndicate Sales Production Supervisor/Process Engineer
Syndicate Sales
Kokomo, IN
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Established project schedules and monitored tasks to meet milestones during each phase.
- Developed documentation, diagrams and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Met weekly with team members to discuss project implementations and alleviate any issues.
- Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
- Interfaced with area teams to verify application of technical details.
- Documented feasibility and implementation of third-party projects for review and future reference.
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
Production Supervisor, Black & Decker Quality Assurance Supervisor
Nomaco Inc
01.1990 - 01.1997
Univ of Maryland and Troy State USAF Associates Degree Criminal
01.1982 - 01.1985
Parkton High School, Parkton
, North Carolina
01.1976 - 01.1980
Skills
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONSSix SigmaLean manufacturing processesOSHA Trained and certifiedTrainer and coach while implementing new products into productionWriting and revising Sop’s, Writing safety programsSelf-motivated and confident in making decisionsVery well organized and able to meet or exceed deadlinesMicrosoft Excel, PowerPoint, Mas 90, FoxPro, OSHA, SQL, RF systems, AS400, Oracle, Chrome, Workday, & Time keeperUnion Mediations and grievancesProfile Extrusion, Pipe Extrusion, Co-Extrusion, Twin Screw, Single Screw, Vaccum Extrusion, & Vacuum FormingCalculation of Formulas and batchesSet up and Repair: (Also able to remove and install Screws and components)Injection molding, Thermoforming, Chemical Mixing and blending, Pharmaceutical Packaging,assembly,Warehouse management
Timeline
Air Liquide Operations Supervisor
Airliquide
07.2005 - Current
AGC Owner
Self-employeed
01.2001 - Current
SR Support Supervisor
Merck Medco
01.2000 - 01.2001
Tape Shift Manager
Tesa
01.1999 - 01.2000
Syndicate Sales Production Supervisor/Process Engineer
Syndicate Sales
01.1998 - 01.1999
Production Supervisor, Black & Decker Quality Assurance Supervisor
Nomaco Inc
01.1990 - 01.1997
Univ of Maryland and Troy State USAF Associates Degree Criminal
01.1982 - 01.1985
Security Police Specialist/OS
United States Air Force
07.1980 - 07.1987
Parkton High School, Parkton
01.1976 - 01.1980