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Russell Cosby
Production Management
Madison,IN
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Summary
Quality-focused Production Control Manager with 28 years of experience managing wide range of production activities. Driven to consistently achieve goals by allocating resources, overseeing budgets, directing employees and meeting deadlines. Talented at exceeding quality expectations by reviewing quality control report information to devise targeted changes for improving processes and performance.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Madison Precision ProductsMadison, United States
Production Control Manager
07.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Supervised production planning while using appropriate tools and analysis for smooth production output.
- Assessed and adjusted priorities to align with inventory levels, production quantities, and other variables.
- Directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Created work orders and planned distribution and scheduling in alignment with available resources.
- Informed management or production challenges or obstacles and suggested actionable solutions.
- Monitored inventory for efficient parts flow between departments.
- Monitored and supported production order progress through statistical modeling.
- Supervised and led employees to high performance levels in cross-functional matrix management structure.
- Developed and maintained expense budget while applying cost controls to continually decrease expenses.
- Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
Madison Precision ProductsMadison, IN
DIe Cast Manager
01.2019 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Contacted supervisor with detailed reports on equipment requiring advanced repairs to obtain quick resolutions and return machinery back to optimal performance levels.
- Maintained high level of adaptability by adjusting work procedures to meet specific demands of each production run.
- Applied quality control skills by inspecting cured products for defects, assigning grades and removing unacceptable items.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Madison Precision ProductsMadison, IN
Die Cast/Trim Shop Assistant Manager
04.2016 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.
- Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Madison Precision ProductsMadison, IN
Machine Shop ACIE
01.2012 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
- Implemented updated operating procedures for [Type] machine and adjusted use to increase productivity and longevity.
- Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
Madison Precision ProductsMadison, IN
VCM Process Engineer
04.2007 - 03.2012
Job overview
- Established project schedules and monitored tasks to meet milestones during each phase.
- Developed documentation, diagrams and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
- Drafted authoritative documentation on feasibility and implementation of third-party projects in advisory capacities.
- Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
- Managed third-party contractors, inspecting completed work and ongoing efforts to confirm quality and adherence to prescribed guidelines.
- Interfaced with specific area teams to verify correct application of technical details.
- Solicited proposals from engineers and third-party contractors to provide holistic costing data in proposal documentation.
- Met weekly with team members to discuss project implementations and alleviate any issues.
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Prepared scope of work documentation for use in budgeting and project planning efforts.
- Collaborated with technologists to address operating issues, support rapid recovery and minimize service disruptions.
- Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
- Created process simulations to test operational outcomes without inducing service disruptions.
- Developed manufacturing processes that were robust yet simple to perform.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Education
Madison Consolidated High SchoolMadison, IN
High School Diploma
08.1991 - 05.1993
JIM GORDON INCColumbus, IN
MS Office Certificate from MS Office
08.1997 - 01.1998
Skills
Manufacturing management
Assembly and production
Production optimization
Production line management
Department collaboration
Production Scheduling
Continuous Improvement
Strategic planning
Continuous improvements
Root Cause Analysis
Staff Management
Manufacturing
Quality assurance training
Equipment operation
Quality assurance
OSHA regulations
Operations management
Training skills
Project Management
Timely safety audits
Cause and effect analysis
Customer support
Production planning
Customer Response
Equipment monitoring
Quality inspection
Strong leadership abilities
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Proficiently supervised VCM production lines, oversaw materials inspection, scheduled production and conducted weekly physical inventories.
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Timeline
Production Control Manager
Madison Precision Products
07.2021 - Current
DIe Cast Manager
Madison Precision Products
01.2019 - 06.2021
Die Cast/Trim Shop Assistant Manager
Madison Precision Products
04.2016 - 12.2019
Machine Shop ACIE
Madison Precision Products
01.2012 - 03.2016
VCM Process Engineer
Madison Precision Products
04.2007 - 03.2012
JIM GORDON INC
MS Office Certificate from MS Office
08.1997 - 01.1998
Madison Consolidated High School
High School Diploma
08.1991 - 05.1993