Ricky Gray
Gastonia,NC
Summary
Experienced with over 20 years of production, manufacturing operations, and best practices experience. I also bring several years of progressive leadership experience in production environments. Since being in a management role, I've been recognized for leading and motivating workers to meet challenging production goals while maintaining strict quality and safety standards. Dedicated to preventing waste, maximizing safety and maintaining employee satisfaction. As a production supervisor adept at keeping operations moving smoothly and efficiently.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Daimler Trucks North America, DTNA
Mount Holly, North Carolina
06.2021 - Current
- Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
- Directed daily production operations to ensure efficient and cost-effective workflow.
- Kept records of employees' attendance and working hours for accurate calculation of billable cycle.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with team members to identify areas of improvement.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Monitored and maintained quality control standards, ensuring that products met customer requirements.
- Evaluated performance of employees on a regular basis to identify areas for improvement.
- Resolved employee issues or grievances related to safety, productivity, or morale issues.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Enforced company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations among production staff.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
Truck Assembler
Daimler Trucks North America, DTNA
Mount Holly, NC
08.2011 - 06.2021
- Maintained a safe working environment by following all safety protocols and guidelines.
- Adhere to safety regulations when operating equipment such as forklifts or hoists.
- Assist with training new employees on various aspects of assembling trucks including safety protocols.
- Clean up work area after completing each job task as necessary.
- Reworked, repaired or replace damaged parts or assemblies.
- Provided feedback to improve and streamline production processes.
- Troubleshoot electrical systems related to truck assemblies including wiring diagrams and diagnostic tests.
- Read and interpreted assembly blueprints or specifications manuals to plan assembly or building operations.
- Follow instructions provided by supervisors regarding daily tasks and goals.
- Provided technical support to other assemblers when needed.
- Identify problems related to vehicle components during the assembly process and report them immediately.
- Adjust or replace defective parts or assemblies in order to ensure a safe operating condition of the truck.
- Fit parts together using hand tools, power tools, and machines such as drills, grinders, saws, presses, and routers.
- Positioned or aligned components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
- Install wiring harnesses, fuel lines and other components according to specifications.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Production Worker
DSE Systems, LLC
Gaffney, South Carolina
10.2009 - 08.2011
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Communicated with team members regarding tasks assigned during shift.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
- Ensured proper labeling of completed products before shipping out.
- Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.
- Adhered strictly to established guidelines and procedures while performing duties.
- Reported any issues to supervisor immediately for resolution.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks with pallet jacks and hand carts.
- Operated forklift to move materials and finished products within warehouse.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Monitored production line operations to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Monitored inventory levels and replenished supplies as needed.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Assisted in setting up production lines for manufacturing processes.
- Inspected product quality prior to packaging and shipment.
- Identified defective parts or components and removed them from production line.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Assembly Line Production Worker
Freightliner Custom Chassis
Gaffney, SC
06.2005 - 09.2008
- Organized production line equipment and materials for assembly tasks.
- Monitored assembly line operations to detect any issues or malfunctions.
- Inspected and tested final products to verify conformance to established tolerances.
- Completed team production and productivity level reports for management
- Referred to work orders and blueprints to perform work to specifications.
- Assisted in training new employees on assembly line processes and procedures.
- Identified defective parts or items needing rework during inspections.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
- Read and interpreted schematics, blueprints and assembly instructions to produce components.
- Performed quality checks on products to ensure they met company standards.
- Rotated through various positions on the assembly line as needed by management.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding production goals and objectives.
- Operated powered industrial vehicles such as forklifts for transporting goods around the facility.
- Maintained assembly and production equipment to meet operational goals.
- Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
- Reported any potential hazards or areas of improvement to supervisors immediately.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and workstations as needed throughout shift.
- Followed detailed instructions on blueprints and schematics during assembly processes.
- Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Education
Superior Scholars High School Diploma - Computer Science
Blacksburg High School
Blacksburg, SC05-2000
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Spartanburg Technical College
Spartanburg, SCSkills
- Productivity improvement
- Standard operating procedures
- Manufacturing processes
- Production scheduling
- 5S methodology
- Environmental awareness
- Workforce planning
- Health and safety
- Production planning
- Cost reduction
- Waste reduction
- Supplier management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Operations management
Timeline
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Daimler Trucks North America, DTNA
06.2021 - Current
Truck Assembler
Daimler Trucks North America, DTNA
08.2011 - 06.2021
Production Worker
DSE Systems, LLC
10.2009 - 08.2011
Assembly Line Production Worker
Freightliner Custom Chassis
06.2005 - 09.2008
Superior Scholars High School Diploma - Computer Science
Blacksburg High School
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Spartanburg Technical College