Michael Mead
Derby,KS
Summary
Decisive Production Supervisor exceptionally skilled at identifying measures to improve production methods and equipment performance. Consistently achieved inventory goals and maintained minimal downtime for production lines. Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature. Self-starting Operations Manager offering high-level experience in supervision of workover and completion operations. Adept at directing work of completion consultants and completion supervisors. Successful introducing lean manufacturing to increase productivity and cut costs of completion. Well organized, attentive to detail and vigilant in achieving safety and environmental impact reduction objectives.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Hormel Foods
02.2021 - Current
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Managed team of production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Managed team of 30 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products
VSL Composite Metal Bond
Textron Aviation
01.2015 - 12.2021
- Met with members to understand goals and recommend solutions to fit specific needs.
- Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
Department Manager
The Fresh Market
05.2010 - 07.2014
- Developed and managed department budget to monitor financial performance and minimize expenses.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
H R Coordinator Safety Team Leader
Dillons /Kroger
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Managed company schedule to coordinate calendar and arrange travel.
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
Substitute Teacher
Usd 259/ 260
04.2008 - 05.2010
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Hutchinson Community College
Corporate Trainer For Learjat Aricarft
10.2008 - 02.2009
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Instructor/Trainer
Wichita Area Technical College
09.2006 - 10.2008
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
Manger Composites
TIMCO Aviation Services
01.2007 - 05.2008
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Worker/Lead/ Production Supervisor
Boeing
11.1987 - 05.2005
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Helped in development of new procedures and processes to improve work performance.
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Monitored workers on site during production activities for safety procedures compliance.
- Evaluated manufacturing equipment for safety and functionality with regular inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - HR Management
Friends University
Wichita, KS05.2005
High School Diploma -
Derby High School
Derby, KS05.1986
Skills
- Quality Control
- Audit management
- Assembly and production
- Continuous Improvement
- Production targets
- Materials Handling
- Schedule Management
- Manufacturing
- Inventory Coordination
- Worker Training
- Health and safety compliance
- Compliance understanding
- Production Planning
- Staff Management
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Hormel Foods
02.2021 - Current
VSL Composite Metal Bond
Textron Aviation
01.2015 - 12.2021
H R Coordinator Safety Team Leader
Dillons /Kroger
08.2010 - 05.2012
Department Manager
The Fresh Market
05.2010 - 07.2014
Hutchinson Community College
Corporate Trainer For Learjat Aricarft
10.2008 - 02.2009
Substitute Teacher
Usd 259/ 260
04.2008 - 05.2010
Manger Composites
TIMCO Aviation Services
01.2007 - 05.2008
Instructor/Trainer
Wichita Area Technical College
09.2006 - 10.2008
Worker/Lead/ Production Supervisor
Boeing
11.1987 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - HR Management
Friends University
High School Diploma -
Derby High School