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Roger Wilcox

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about Lean Manufacturing, equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime. Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature. History of overseeing up to 42 workers in high-volume production settings as successful graveyard and swing shift production supervisor at Hartung glass. Offers solid focus on performance optimization. Safety-knowledgeable and adaptable to dynamic operational conditions. Seasoned Production Supervisor and talented leader with 24 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Tekni-plex Consumer Products
Tacoma, WA
09.2018 - Current
  • Created informative documents with Excel to provide clear direction to employees on how to produce, package and label products.
  • Operated molders and printing machinery to load and unload cartons
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
  • Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Reduced obstacles and variables to maintain production performance and meet deadlines.
  • Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower.
  • Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.

Fabrication Supervisor

Tacoma Glass
Lakewood, WA
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Assigned work to department personnel to attain department objectives.
  • Controlled procedures to drive production of conforming fabricated assembly components and compliance with quality standards.
  • Established and analyzed cost control systems to achieve department budget objectives.
  • Recommended and initiated improvements to production processes to increase manufacturing efficiency.
  • Provided training, support, direction and mentorship to continually develop employee work habits, job skills and safety practices.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
  • Managed staff hiring, training, and supervision.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Oversaw, coached and evaluated 6 Fabrication employees.
  • Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
  • Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with Plant Manager to resolve.

Plant Supervisor Graveyard

Hartung Glass Industries Inc.
Tacoma, WA
12.2003 - 08.2017
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
  • Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
  • Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
  • Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
  • Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
  • Managed staff hiring, training, and supervision.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.
  • Coordinated project workflows for departments.
  • Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
  • Oversaw, coached and evaluated 42 production employees.
  • Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
  • Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
  • Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.
  • Coordinated schedules and reviewed work performance for staff.
  • Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Built relationships with customers and managed accounts to drive revenue and profit.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production and shipping.
  • Increased customer satisfaction and grew business by maintaining close relationships with customers.
  • Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with Plant Manager to resolve.
  • Designed floorplan, with machine placement to insure proper production flow of new facility location.

Plant Supervisor Swing Shift

Hartung Glass Industries Inc.
Renton, WA
11.1998 - 12.2003

Same as Graveyard discription

Education

High School Diploma -

Westbrook High School
Westbrook, ME
06.1984

High School Diploma -

Westbrook Regional Vocational Technical Center
Westbrook, ME
06.1984

Skills

  • Lean manufacturing
  • Inventory Assessments
  • Production Standards
  • Employee Counseling
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Coordinating Daily Operations
  • Equipment Efficiency
  • Production Planning
  • Shift Coverage
  • Employee Relationships
  • Material Handling
  • Team Management
  • Kronos Timekeeping
  • Cause and Effect Analysis
  • Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Payroll Submission
  • Personnel Scheduling
  • Standard Operating Procedures Understanding
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Team Member Motivation
  • Material and Supply Inventory
  • Best Practices and Methodologies
  • Lean Methodology
  • Disciplinary Action
  • General Housekeeping
  • Scheduled Maintenance
  • Productivity Management
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Plant Operations Support
  • Behavioral Guidance
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Shift Checklists
  • Identify bottlenecks
  • Manufacturing Procedures
  • Assembly and Production
  • 5S Methodology
  • Product Specifications

Accomplishments

I worked in the glass industry for 28 years. My background includes but is not limited to customer service, purchasing, technical design, lean manufacturing principles, conflict resolution, inventory control, 5S, production control, OSHA standards, identifying bottlenecks, risk assessment and creating safety best practices.

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • In 1999 I achieved a 1 percent backorder rate by introducing Lean manufacturing principles from Glass Fabrication through shipping.
  • Supervised team of up to 42 staff members.
  • Collaborated with 6 crew members in the development of efficiency meetings. for the sole basis of solving problems.
  • I also interviewed all my crew members myself and I was responsible for hiring and firing as necessary.
  • I've been on the safety committee every place I've worked and I'm very familiar with the Safety Training Observation Program. (STOP)

Timeline

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Tekni-plex Consumer Products
09.2018 - Current

Fabrication Supervisor

Tacoma Glass
08.2017 - 08.2018

Plant Supervisor Graveyard

Hartung Glass Industries Inc.
12.2003 - 08.2017

Plant Supervisor Swing Shift

Hartung Glass Industries Inc.
11.1998 - 12.2003

High School Diploma -

Westbrook High School

High School Diploma -

Westbrook Regional Vocational Technical Center
Roger Wilcox