Rodney Johnson
Louisville, KY 40299-3279,KY
Summary
Manufacturing Manager prepared for dynamic challenges in production management. Expertise in streamlining operations and enhancing productivity through strategic planning and process optimization. Focused on fostering team collaboration and driving results with adaptability and reliability. Known for problem-solving skills and effective leadership in high-pressure environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Manager
GE Appliance Park
05.2023 - Current
- Responsible for operational performance and improvement of key metrics including safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale. Align area metrics with overall department/value stream goals; organize resources to deliver on these metrics.
- Oversee the daily start-up of production area. Ensure line is properly staffed and manage staffing throughout the day; monitor expected and unexpected absenteeism. Review daily plan with Team Leaders.
- Act as a first responder to Team Leaders and production team members within the production area. Facilitate delegation of issues to appropriate level in escalation process.
- Oversee daily production operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and reduced waste.
Manufacturing Team Leader
GE Appliance Park
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Coordinate and perform training for new/current employees as well as clarifying proper work procedures.
- Lead team efforts to collect and analyze data to improve quality, downtime and efficiency in the department.
- Responsible for monitoring/communicating any process, assembly or product abnormalities to supervisor.
- Supervise daily production operations to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Facilitate team meetings to communicate objectives, gather feedback, and foster collaboration.
Customer Service Associate
Walmart
09.2015 - 08.2021
- Provide exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
- Assist in training new associates on company policies and procedures to enhance team performance.
- Process transactions accurately, maintaining high standards of cash handling and customer engagement.
- Develop strong relationships with customers, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Help large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
Manufacturing Operator
GE Appliance Park
12.2017 - 09.2020
- Operate and maintained assembly line equipment to ensure smooth production flow.
- Monitor quality standards to identify defects and implement corrective actions.
- Complete production and performance by following all policies and practices to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost including, but not limited to: required personal protective equipment, identifying/reporting unsafe working conditions; attention to detail - identifying and reporting quality issues found through in-line checking and reporting of critical appearance defects for resolution.
- Various general assembly activities required including: driving screws and/or assembling other fasteners; applying tape, insulation or other materials; assembling/fastening wire harnesses, terminating wires; checking, adjusting, or repairing sub or final assemblies; testing and/or packaging of sub or final assemblies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Butler Traditional High School
Louisville, KYAssociate of Arts -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KYAssociate of Science -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KYBachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
University of Louisville
Louisville, KYSkills
- Manufacturing technologies
- Customer support
- Strategic thinker
- Production procedures
- Operations management
- Continuous improvement
- Process improvement
- Goal achievement
- Safety and quality standards
- Lean manufacturing
Timeline
Manufacturing Manager
GE Appliance Park
05.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Team Leader
GE Appliance Park
09.2020 - 05.2023
Manufacturing Operator
GE Appliance Park
12.2017 - 09.2020
Customer Service Associate
Walmart
09.2015 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Butler Traditional High School
Associate of Arts -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Associate of Science -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
University of Louisville
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