Richard Ponse
Macomb,MO
Summary
Experienced Production Leader with strong background in manufacturing and operations management. Skilled in optimizing production processes, implementing cost-saving strategies, and improving team productivity. Strengths include lean manufacturing principles, quality control, and effective team leadership. Previous roles show significant impact on operational efficiency and bottom-line improvement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Leader
Hutches Industries
Mansfield, MO.
09.2021 - Current
- Provided guidance to team members regarding safe working practices, troubleshooting techniques and product specifications.
- Coordinated scheduling of resources such as personnel, materials and machines in order to meet production deadlines.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as manufacturing reports, time studies to identify areas for potential improvement.
- Participated in Lean Manufacturing workshops designed to improve overall operations performance.
- Scheduled pick-ups and deliveries with carriers in a timely manner.
- Supervised and trained personnel in the proper use of shipping and receiving equipment and procedures.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in the existing shipping and receiving processes.
- Inspected containers for damages or discrepancies prior to accepting them from carriers.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with pallet jacks or forklifts as needed.
- Operated computers to access information related to shipping activities.
- Monitored inventory levels and re-ordered supplies when necessary.
- Received incoming shipments and verified contents against packing slips.
Mill Operator
Emerson Climate Technologies
Ava, MO
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Unloaded machined components from machines onto conveyors or tables for further processing or packaging.
- Kept accurate records of production data such as quantity produced per hour and shift.
- Followed safety guidelines when operating equipment and handling hazardous materials.
- Reported defective materials or questionable conditions to supervisor immediately.
- Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining conditions.
- Follow safety procedures when operating the lathe machine.
- Perform routine maintenance on lathe machines including lubricating parts and checking fluid levels.
Operations Manager
JB Hunt Transport
Poway, CA
05.2012 - 07.2017
- Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Implemented innovative strategies that reduced operating costs while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of safety regulations and ensured compliance with them at all times.
- Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed.
- Communicated regularly with other departments regarding supply chain activities.
- Managed overall budgeting for warehouse operations including labor costs and equipment maintenance expenses.
Education
GED -
Grossmont High School
La Mesa, CA11-2000
Skills
- Operations Support
- Procedure Implementation
- Manufacturing
- Statistical process control
- Equipment monitoring
- Materials Management
- Documentation
- Production Scheduling
- Shipment Processing
- OSHA Compliance
- Material Handling
- Forklift Operation
- Inventory staging
- Warehouse picking
- Production Reporting
- Loading and unloading
- Certified Pallet Jack Operator
- Physically fit and agile
- Deadline-driven
- Materials Handling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Warehouse Safety
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Shipping and receiving
- Staging and sorting
- Customer-focused
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Order Picking
- General laborer
- Storage and Organization
- Communication and presentation
- Punctual and Reliable
- Inventory Control
- Material inventory
- Problem-Solving
- Team Player
- Bill of Lading knowledge
- Staff Management
Timeline
Production Leader
Hutches Industries
09.2021 - Current
Mill Operator
Emerson Climate Technologies
01.2018 - 09.2021
Operations Manager
JB Hunt Transport
05.2012 - 07.2017
GED -
Grossmont High School
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