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Mitchell Sims

Ooltewah,TN

Summary

I have been with Hawker for a total of 32 years and have worked my way from a production liner operator to the Supervision position in Assembly, to Assembly Manager which all 3 shift reporting to me and got promoted to Production Scheduler to better improve the production stream line order process . I am a quick learner and report to work daily self motivated.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Scheduler

Hawker Powersource
Ooltewah, TN
08.2021 - Current
  • Met production goals and formed action plan to constantly raise bar to higher standards.
  • Troubleshot production problems, machinery malfunctions and staff shortages.
  • Developed scheduling for certain tasks so that goods will be available when needed.
  • Tracked progress of goods during manufacturing.
  • Set schedules for [Number] staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
  • Flagged potential issues by monitoring timelines.
  • Prioritized production areas by analyzing most cost-effective methods.
  • Maintained accurate records and handled purchase orders.
  • Tracked progress of manufacturing orders [Action].Rushed orders and follwed them through the process and updated customer service as to when the order will be ready.

Production Manager

Hawker Powersource
Ooltewah, TN
03.2018 - 08.2021
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
  • Applied lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps.
  • Reviewed times card in Kronos and approved them for HR so payroll can be sent out.
  • Reviewed inventory stock in BAAN so orders that go to the department would have the material to complete the orders in a timely manner.

Assembly Production Supervisor

Hawker Powersource
Ooltewah, TN
02.1995 - 03.2018
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
  • Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
  • Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy.
  • Supervised work on bestselling, industry-leading products.
  • Oversaw equipment modifications and upgrades.
  • Monitored materials use to identify concerns and keep costs low.
  • Set schedules for the weeks and weekends (if needed to hit demands)
  • review time cards in kronos to get approved for payroll.
  • Responsible for doing spot cycle counts if material was off in BAAN and get it corrected.
  • lead a team twice a year sometimes more and do an inventory for the department and reconcile and differences and report the accounting department so it can be uploaded to update any inventory issues.
  • Held weekly safety meetings for the department and addressed any concerns that may come up.

Production Worker (Assembly Burner)

Hawker Powersource
Ooltewah, TN
06.1990 - 03.2018
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Assembled [Type] products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
  • Conducted quality inspections of finished products and made minor repairs to meet project expectations. Also stamped my personal code for traceability for quality purposes.
  • Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
  • Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.

Education

Team Building And Communication

Dale Carnegie & Associates
Chattanooga, TN
10.2009

Management Information Systems

Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN
10.1998

GED -

Chattanooga Central High School
Chattanooga, TN
07.1992

Skills

  • Product Availability
  • Coordinating Work Orders
  • Status Meetings
  • Solution Coordination
  • Effective Scheduling
  • Team Meetings
  • Safety Stock Level Maintenance
  • Production Planning and Control
  • Information Gathering
  • Administrative Support
  • Daily Logs
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Production and Processing
  • Corrective Actions
  • Operational Procedures
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Materials Movement
  • Meeting Support
  • Raw Materials Handling
  • Team Goals
  • Managing Status Reports
  • Data Reports
  • Materials Planning
  • Minor Repairs
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Departmental Support
  • BAAN training (production tracking, Inventory reports, BOM's (product building material lists), Shortage reports, transfer material from WH to WH, )
  • BAAN System general knowledge : Follow through on all production orders within the system, generate ,release and print production orders and track batteries trough creation to the end within the system also i am able tom break down all orders that are completed or to be processed
  • Did yearly CPR and basic First Aid classes
  • Interview and hire for positions for all shifts in for the Assembly department
  • Serve as Team leader for Inventory counts for 32 years
  • Help troubleshoot and research inventory differences
  • 5S training (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize and Sustain)
  • Some 6S training (continuous of 5S) less downtime, waste elimination, workplace owernership etc
  • Served on RIE's to help other departments run leaner and more productive
  • Kronos system - Research and fix any KRONOS errors daily so the team-members hours are credited to the right departments for all shifts for the Assembly departments and 1 year for the Finishing department
  • Have 25 years of Forklift experience

Timeline

Production Scheduler

Hawker Powersource
08.2021 - Current

Production Manager

Hawker Powersource
03.2018 - 08.2021

Assembly Production Supervisor

Hawker Powersource
02.1995 - 03.2018

Production Worker (Assembly Burner)

Hawker Powersource
06.1990 - 03.2018

Team Building And Communication

Dale Carnegie & Associates

Management Information Systems

Chattanooga State Community College

GED -

Chattanooga Central High School

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