Sam Ponn
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Results-driven and dedicated with experience planning and leading operations involving high volume manufacturing environments. Track record devising, evaluating, and implementing continuous process improvements to minimize waste and reduce costs while maximizing quality and yield. Establish effective quality control and safety programs, encouraging proactive participation across the business. Excellent communicator; hands on, success in building cohesive teams to focus on production goals, safety, and throughput.
Operations professional with proven track record in optimizing processes and driving efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, strategic planning, and achieving measurable results. Adept at adapting to changing needs and leading cross-functional teams. Skilled in project management, process improvement, and resource allocation. Dependable and results-driven, known for enhancing operational performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Maintenance Manager
C&W Services – Amazon – FWA4
Fort Wayne, IN
03.2022 - Current
- Relies on experience and judgment to assign job plans and accomplish departmental goals.
- Manage all C&W Services maintenance team members at the site.
- Promote C&W Services both internally and externally. Must demonstrate leadership and good judgment in approaching decisions.
- Assist in formulating standards/work procedures while performing those duties and provide work order feedback on discrepancies noted in service delivery.
- Maintain positive customer and employee relations.
- Ensures that Maintenance department objectives and KPI metrics are met.
- Act as a Liaison to Account Manager, Planners, Customers, and Department.
- Ensures compliance with all company / customer regulations, policies, and procedures. Oversee all applicable codes, standards, and specifications.
- Achieve performance expectations set forth as part of performance appraisals.
- Communicates with all team members to support the development of short and long-range goals and objectives.
Plant Manager
MOBEX GLOBAL
Albion, IN
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Management of daily KPI’s, Safety & Quality standards.
- Managed Salaried Managers and over 250+ production & maintenance associates on a 24/7 manufacturing operations.
- Overseeing daily operations, including sales, finances, and supply chain & logistics.
- Coordinate planning for shift supervisors and managing inventory and budgeting.
- Prioritizing production needs with scheduling and staffing.
Business Owner
TOM’S DONUTS GEORGETOWN
Fort Wayne, IN
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Voted 2nd Best in Fort Wayne’s Readers’ Choice within the first year of business.
- Ensure compliance with the Department of Health license and regulations.
- Managing overall business operations, Bookkeeping, payroll, inventory, sales, and taxes.
Operations Supervisor
UNITED PARCEL SERVICES
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Supervised 20-30 Union employees with safety and quality as priority.
- Train new employees & ensuring standards are followed to meet shipment requirements.
- Understanding conveyor systems and coordinating sort/pre-load departments.
Manufacturing Supervisor
ROBERT BOSCH GROUP
Albion, IN
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Best shift performance 2017 with highest production rate with minimal scrap or quality issues.
- Managing 40-50 employees.
- Maintaining automotive standards and quality management with IATF and ISO requirements.
Production Supervisor
CARLEX GLASS
Auburn, IN
10.2011 - 01.2016
- Managed 30-40 employees.
- Promoted LEAN manufacturing & continuous improvement initiatives.
- Increased productivity and sales while reducing waste and scrap.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management Administration
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE
10.2010
Skills
- -Developing leaders - coaching and mentor individuals and small groups the skills required to become strong leaders and continue to mentor
- -Experience with Preventative Maintenance, audit systems, manufacturing robotics, and more
- Bilingual English / Cambodian with ability to translate
- Operations management
- Team leadership
- Operational efficiency
- Lean principles
- Workflow optimization
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project management
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
Certification
- Management and Strategy Institute
- Project Management LEAN Process Certified - License#4839820 - 09/2016
- Management and Strategy Institute
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certified - License#4839820 - 09/2016
Languages
English
Cambodian
Timeline
Area Maintenance Manager
C&W Services – Amazon – FWA4
03.2022 - Current
Plant Manager
MOBEX GLOBAL
01.2021 - 02.2022
Operations Supervisor
UNITED PARCEL SERVICES
01.2020 - 12.2020
Business Owner
TOM’S DONUTS GEORGETOWN
10.2018 - 01.2021
Manufacturing Supervisor
ROBERT BOSCH GROUP
01.2016 - 10.2018
Production Supervisor
CARLEX GLASS
10.2011 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Business Management Administration
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE