Detail-oriented Manufacturing Manager with 6 years of supervisory experience. Dedicated to leading by example and providing comprehensive team leadership. Well-versed in streamlining processes and cutting costs without sacrificing quality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Platform Lead
General Mills
Murfreesboro, TN
05.2021 - Current
Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
Identified opportunities for improvement in workflow design and implementation.
Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
Provided guidance and mentorship to junior members of the manufacturing team.
Identified staffing and capital needs, collected relevant data and wrote justifications for established needs.
Managed areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation.
Scheduled preventive maintenance programs for machines used in production lines.
Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, and other operational reports to detect production problems.
Managed day-to-day operations including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, monitoring progress.
Reduced process lags by managing employees and training on best practices to ensure optimal productivity.
Liaised between senior plant management and line-level supervision to maintain open communications.
Identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
Coordinated preventive maintenance on existing and new production equipment and performed routine calibration.
Exceeded team goals by partnering with staff to share and implement best practices that achieve monthly quotas.
Maintained accurate records of all activities related to manufacturing operations.
Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
Coordinated with engineering, purchasing, inventory control, and other departments to ensure that all operational requirements were met.
Mitigated production issue risks by identifying potential problems and taking effective action.
Learned how to respond to emergency situations to prevent personal injuries and property damage.
Resolved any issues arising from machine breakdowns or delays in supply chain promptly.
Collaborated with technical staff to streamline production processes.
Assigned staff, materials and funds throughout project lifecycle.
Established and maintained quality control standards throughout the manufacturing process.
Identified areas of improvement within existing processes or systems for increased efficiency.
Set minimum standards and provided technical guidance and support for design, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems used in manufacturing process.
Cultivated culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.
Kept permits current and accurate for legally-sound operations.
Hired and managed 75 permanent and seasonal staff.
Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity while reducing costs.