Shawn McKinney
Somerville
Summary
Dynamic, results-driven professional seeking a supervisory or management position within a forward-thinking company. Committed to leveraging strong leadership skills to navigate challenges and foster a collaborative team environment. Proven ability to drive sustainable results through strategic planning and effective communication. Eager to contribute to organizational growth while enhancing team performance and achieving shared goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Plex Champion, 4D/Kaizen Leader, Production Manager, Assembly Supervisor
Mitchell Plastics
Huntsville, AL
01.2007 - 05.2025
- Successfully championed the implementation of new ERP system, Plex, from outdated DOS based systems in 2015.
- T.O.P.S. (Kaizen) leader for reorganization of work cells, which increased efficiency, eliminated ergonomic issues and decreased labor cost. Identified as a “go to” person for work cell changes, assembly realignment to eliminate waste, and stream line processes to capitalize on labor efficiencies.
- 4D leader (KPI layered charts from top panel KPI down to operator level, 4 layers deep). Championed the implementation of a system of meetings from operators, supervisors and upper management. These meetings helped bridge the gap of non-communication from management team to the production floor.
- Supervisor of up to 30 employees in fast paced, challenging, just in time automotive manufacturing environment.
- Assistant Production Manager of Assembly. Cover for production managers absence and report directly to General Manager. Assist production manager in manpower reduction, along with finding cost savings in OT reductions.
- Production Manager of Paint/Assembly and molding process of 24 injection molding machines. Scheduled production, paint and assembly lines. Ensured customer requirements met alongside with diligent work with logistics to ensure of zero missed deliveries.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Trained employees on job requirements and assigned duties.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of 40 employees in automotive manufacturing establishment, fostering inspiring atmosphere to optimize employee experiences.
North Alabama Market Manager/Sales Representative
Neo Wireless/T-Mobile
Huntsville, AL
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Managed two of the largest malls in North Alabama for Neo Wireless.
- Increased profit by reducing loss of inventory and increased phone activations a month.
- Implemented training for current and new employees—increasing profit.
- Top sales representative in the company: January 2003, July 2003, November 2003 and January 2004.
Assistant Store Manager/Sales Representative
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Birmingham, AL
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Promoted to assistant manager after 7 months of being a sales floor representative.
- Increased sales in my assigned areas of the store by 20%.
- Maintained schedules, inventory, and financial accounts.
Education
University of Alabama Birmingham
Birmingham, AL01.1998
Advanced academic diploma - Accounting
Tarrant High School
Tarrant, AL05-1994
Skills
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic planning
- Motivating teams
- Continuous improvements
- Team building
- Stakeholder engagement
- KPI development
- Goal oriented
- Training and mentoring
- Decision-making
- Process improvement
Timeline
Plex Champion, 4D/Kaizen Leader, Production Manager, Assembly Supervisor
Mitchell Plastics
01.2007 - 05.2025
North Alabama Market Manager/Sales Representative
Neo Wireless/T-Mobile
01.2002 - 01.2006
Assistant Store Manager/Sales Representative
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2002
University of Alabama Birmingham
Advanced academic diploma - Accounting
Tarrant High School