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Myrick Polk

Madison,MS

Summary

Performance-oriented manufacturing professional with demonstrated skills in enhancing workflows and resource utilization to achieve demanding production targets. Hardworking leader and analytical problem-solver with conscientious approach to tackling operations issues. Decisive leader and collaborative team-builder with good planning and multitasking abilities. From Scrap Team Supervisor to Production Supervisor, I always deliver results

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Nissan North America, Inc.
Canton, MS
05.2006 - Current
  • Trained staff of technicians to perform assembly of vehicle parts
  • Perform daily job observations to ensure proper build sequence followed and to be proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate wasted motions.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Reduced variables to maintain production performance and meet kpi's.
  • Resolved issues quickly to minimize downtime, be it tooling, assists, parts, technician related, etc.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Recognized for consistently keeping defect outflow and production downtime to a minimum
  • As a member of the Canton Scrap team, cut trim and chassis scrap from $250,000 per month to under $100,000 per month within 3 months of being on the scrap team and maintain that level of savings.
  • Ensure 5S standards upheld at all times

Production Line Leader

Nissan North America, Inc.
Canton, MS
06.2004 - 05.2006
  • Worked on complex problems requiring independent action and high degree of initiative to resolve issues.
  • Assisted supervisor in creating daily job rotations based on manpower
  • Made repairs as needed during production to ensure good quality and also maintain downtime at a minimum
  • Assisted supervisor with quality concerns to determine root causes and implement countermeasures
  • Ensure new techs were trained properly
  • Validated equipment daily before use by TPM checks

Production Technician

Nissan North America, Inc.
Canton, MS
08.2002 - 06.2004
  • Performed assembly of parts in trim
  • Learned to read SOS's and follow the instructions and make suggestions to improve the process when needed
  • Maintain 5-S in my workspace
  • Trained new technicians on processes

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
12.1992

Skills

  • Production targets
  • Assembly and production
  • Equipment monitoring and trouble shooting
  • Staff Management
  • Project Management by working with cross functional teams
  • Root cause analysis to maintain quality assurance
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Good networking and people skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and chart creation

Timeline

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Nissan North America, Inc.
05.2006 - Current

Production Line Leader

Nissan North America, Inc.
06.2004 - 05.2006

Production Technician

Nissan North America, Inc.
08.2002 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Jackson State University

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