Michael Creighton
Cherryville,North Carolina
Summary
A results-driven, motivated professional eager to contribute expertise, technical skills, and education to drive the successful growth and advancement of the organization. Talented Production supervisor with 23 years of experience managing, scheduling, and overseeing employees. Highly knowledgeable expert in production with proven methods for improving efficiency. Priority on employee safety in fast-paced environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Superintendent
ZF Chassis Components
Newton
08.2017 - 12.2023
- Directed production schedules and led a team of 120 employees and six shift supervisors, ensuring strict adherence to stringent quality standards
- Enforce plant rules and regulations equitably and consistently
- Perform employee appraisals and devise/implement tailored training strategies
- Upheld a consistent 99% safety performance
- Achieved a 9% increase in OEE over the course of a year
- Trimmed employee turnover by 60% while concurrently boosting full-time conversions by 25%.
Production Supervisor
Suminoe Textile America
Gaffney
03.2015 - 08.2017
- Supervise a team of 15 – 20 individuals, ensuring adherence to production schedules and targets
- Oversee shift production to meet scheduled objectives while upholding quality standards through regular inspections
- Take proactive measures to address off-quality production, initiating necessary corrective actions
- Enforce plant regulations consistently and fairly
- Conduct employee performance appraisals and design/implement tailored training programs
- Facilitate comprehensive cross-training across all job functions.
Production Supervisor
Carolina Cotton Works
Gaffney
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Manage a Dye house consisting of 15 dye machines
- Manage a crew of 10-15 individuals
- Accurately match color samples to meet customer standards, making adjustments or corrective actions as needed
- Develop and uphold dyeing procedures across various control systems, ensuring consistency and quality
- Collaborate with multiple departments to guarantee the timely delivery and quality of manufactured goods
- Modify dye formulas and procedures when required to maintain optimal shade matching and performance
- Evaluate control system functionality, generating reports for necessary modifications to enhance process efficiency.
Refresh Technician I
SA IT Services
Roswell, Georgia
06.2013 - 03.2014
Dyeing Supervisor
Mohican Mills
Lincolnton, North Carolina
04.1996 - 06.2013
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems -
Gardner Webb
Associate of Applied Science in Web Technologies -
Gaston College
Associate of Applied Science in Computer Programming -
Gaston College
Skills
- Leadership and Team Management
- Process Optimization (Lean Manufacturing)
- Quality Control and Assurance (ISO Standards)
- Continuous Improvement (Kaizen, PDCA)
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication
- Staff Scheduling
- Experienced in Production Scheduling
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Operations Management
- Knowledgeable of Quality Control Standards
- Knowledge of 5S Methodology
- KPI Tracking
Activities
- Inducted into Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society Fall 2014
- Member of Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society 2010-2011
- Co-Secretary, Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society 2010-2011
- Served on Gaston College Business and Information Technology Division Student Advisory Committee 2010
Awards
Honor Roll: Spring 2014, Fall 2014 Presidents list: Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011 Honors list: Summer 2010, Spring 2012, Fall 2012 Graduated with High Honors in 2011 and 2013 from Gaston College Received outstanding graduate award in Web Technologies from Gaston College
Accomplishments
• Inducted into Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society Fall 2014
• Member of Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society 2010-2011
• Co-Secretary, Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society 2010-2011
• Served on Gaston College Business and Information Technology Division Student Advisory Committee 2010
• Honor Roll: Spring 2014, Fall 2014
• Presidents list: Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011
• Honors list: Summer 2010, Spring 2012, Fall 2012
• Graduated with High Honors in 2011 and 2013 from Gaston College
• Received outstanding graduate award in Web Technologies from Gaston College
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Superintendent
ZF Chassis Components
08.2017 - 12.2023
Production Supervisor
Suminoe Textile America
03.2015 - 08.2017
Production Supervisor
Carolina Cotton Works
03.2014 - 03.2015
Refresh Technician I
SA IT Services
06.2013 - 03.2014
Dyeing Supervisor
Mohican Mills
04.1996 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems -
Gardner Webb
Associate of Applied Science in Web Technologies -
Gaston College
Associate of Applied Science in Computer Programming -
Gaston College
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