Ray H Fisher IV
Management
Wrightsville,PA
Summary
Strategic Operations Manager with over 25 years of manufacturing leadership in heavy equipment production. Expertise in leading production teams, enhancing safety and quality, and implementing World Class Manufacturing initiatives. Skilled in operations management, employee development, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on fostering high-performing teams.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
CNH Industrial
02.2021 - 07.2026
- Led 430 employees through area managers, supervisors, and team leads to meet organizational goals.
- Direct production teams while driving continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
- Partner with leadership to improve operational performance and employee engagement.
- Collaborated with leadership to enhance operational performance and boost employee engagement.
- Foster a culture focused on accountability, safety, and operational excellence.
- Cultivated culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence.
Parts Making Area Manager
CNH Industrial
05.2016 - 02.2021
- Managed manufacturing operations for multiple production departments to ensure seamless workflow.
- Coordinated production schedules and workforce allocation to enhance overall operational effectiveness.
- Managed manufacturing operations supporting multiple production departments.
- Worked with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to improve production performance.
- Developed employee skills through targeted coaching, training, and performance management.
Production Supervisor
CNH Industrial
07.2005 - 05.2016
- Supervised and scheduled a non-union workforce of approximately 45–50 employees.
- Managed operations across Square Baler Assembly, Finishing, Welding, Sub-Assembly, Round Baler Assembly, Paint, Laser/Fabrication, and Machine Shop.
- Consistently achieved safety, quality, productivity, and shipping objectives.
- Collaborated with leadership teams to align departmental goals with company objectives.
- Developed employee training matrices, enhancing workforce flexibility and enabling cross-training.
- Investigated manufacturing and warranty issues through root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions to resolve identified problems.
- Supported implementation of World Class Manufacturing initiatives through employee training and process improvements.
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), One Point Lessons (OPLs), and Standard Operating Sheets (SOSs).
- Implemented workplace organization and logistics improvements that streamlined processes in support of WCM initiatives.
Material Control Planner
CNH Industrial
04.2004 - 07.2005
- Planned inventory requirements for more than 500 production components supporting daily manufacturing operations.
- Ensured inventory accuracy, reducing days of supply.
- Coordinated production planning for finishing and welding operations, optimizing workflow.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Architecture
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Lancaster, Pennsylvania05-1998
Skills
- Operations Management
- Manufacturing Leadership
- Production Planning
- Production Scheduling
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Optimization
- Safety & Quality Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- SOP Development
- Employee Development & Coaching
- Cross-Functional Leadership
Certification
- Supervisory Skills Certificate – Millersville University
- Motoman Robotics Programming (MRC Basic, NX100 Basic, XRC Basic & Advanced)
- Arc Welding Programming
- MIG Welding Training
- Dale Carnegie – Effective Communications & Human Relations
Timeline
Operations Manager
CNH Industrial
02.2021 - 07.2026
Parts Making Area Manager
CNH Industrial
05.2016 - 02.2021
Production Supervisor
CNH Industrial
07.2005 - 05.2016
Material Control Planner
CNH Industrial
04.2004 - 07.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Architecture
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology