Michael McGrath
Gilbertsville,PA
Summary
Production Supervisor with 14+ years of experience in daily floor operations. I have been recognized for my strong verbal communication skills and conflict resolution abilities. Experienced in employee training, resulting in a safer, more efficient workforce. With an extensive background as a First Responder, I believe I am well-versed at handling stressful situations with the ability to make quick decisions and to take decisive action. I have proven leadership skills through multi-faceted experiences.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Dometic
Limerick , Pennsylvania
01.2012 - Current
- Supervised daily production activities in a fast-paced, efficiency-driven, Union environment.
- Successfully led production activities during two-month labor strike. Maintained Quality standards, Safety Compliance and on-time delivery to customers. Achieved minimal impact to customer production schedules.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Documented production records and supported continuous improvement initiatives at Dometic. Coordinated efforts with Quality, Maintenance and Engineering departments.
- Led team communication to resolve staffing, workflow, and quality issues. Facilitated employee onboarding training.
- Trained operators on SOPs, work instructions, and equipment procedures, process flow, etc.
- Resolved equipment malfunctions and operational issues.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries. Facilitated monthly Safety training classes with production operators. Temporarily assumed EHS role at Dometic for employee onboarding training.
- Addressed employee conflicts between employees in a professional manner, in a Union Environment.
- Assisted with plant relocation, set up of production machinery, training new employees and Supervisory staff and supporting operations with travel to new site location.
- Created Job Hazard Assessments throughout production facility utilized for reduction / prevention of employee injuries.
Corrections Corporal
Montgomery County Correctional Facility
Eagleville, Pennsylvania
10.2009 - 12.2012
- Escorted inmates to court, programs, and medical appointments
- Enforced facility rules and maintained order in housing units
- Conducted inmate counts and head checks during shifts
- Inspected cells, common areas, and inmate belongings for contraband
- Prepared incident reports and shift logs for correctional records
- Responded to emergencies and coordinated actions with shift staff
- Facilitated training of new hire Corrections Officers on report writing, self-defense tactics, and facility operations to enhance team readiness
- Member of the C.E.R.T. (Correctional Emergency Response Team)
- Operated Lenco Bearcat Armored Vehicle for Montgomery County S.W.A.T. to support tactical missions and enhance operational safety
Education
High School Diploma -
ArchBishop Kennedy High School
Conshohocken, PA06-1993
Certificate Of Completion - Commercial And Advertising Art
CTS Center For Technical Studies (Vo-Tech)
Plymouth Meeting, PA06-1993
Skills
- Lean manufacturing
- Continuous improvement
- Process improvement
- 6S implementation
- Safety compliance
- Team management
- Team supervision
- Operator training
- Onboarding training
- Equipment layout optimization
- Root cause analysis
- Incident documentation
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Staff development
Certification
- Crisis Intervention Specialist (Montgomery County Emergency Services)
- Instructional Techniques for Company Officers (Montgomery County Fire Academy)
- Supervisory Tactics and Techniques (Montgomery County Police Academy)
- First Aid & CPR (American Red Cross - Tower Health)
- Industrial Firefighting (Montgomery County Fire Academy)
Affiliations
- Volunteer, Life Member Washington Hose Steam and Engine Company No.1
- Volunteer, Site coordinator for Veteran's Coalition Of Pennsylvania (Montgomery County Chapter)
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Dometic
01.2012 - Current
Corrections Corporal
Montgomery County Correctional Facility
10.2009 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
ArchBishop Kennedy High School
Certificate Of Completion - Commercial And Advertising Art
CTS Center For Technical Studies (Vo-Tech)