Simon Wiedman
Land O' Lakes,FL
Summary
Well-qualified production management professional with 20 plus years of custom plastic sheet extrusion experience. Knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with a hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Adept at anticipating needs and making effective adjustments to schedules, materials and workflow. Capable of maintaining consistent on-time delivery for customers. Well-organized, proactive and resourceful in dealing with routine and complex production issues. Seeking to apply strong leadership skills to a challenging new role.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Pactiv Evergreen
06.2023 - Current
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Championed safety initiatives within the workplace, leading to a significant decrease in accidents and injuries among staff members.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Spearheaded process improvements that led to reduced cycle times, allowing for increased output without additional manpower or equipment investment.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
Production Manager - Manufacturing
Touchpoint Medical
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
- Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
- Directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
- Applied lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
Plant Manager
Donarra Extrusions LLC
07.2016 - 10.2021
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Made strategic decisions and developed key plans that affected direction of business.
- Tracked data about all aspects of production to assess areas in need of improvement.
- Organized and guided operations of production, processing and machinery according to business procedures and protocols.
- Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Planned project resources by assigning funds, materials and staff throughout lifecycle of projects.
- Implemented knowledge to provide product quality assurance and executed inventory maintenance, optimizing work time.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
Production Manager
Donarra Extrusions
05.2010 - 10.2021
- Organized, prioritized and managed plant maintenance projects to keep facility safe, efficient and clean
- Trained all employees in advanced sheet extrusion operations and all troubleshooting techniques for both mono and co extrusion lines.
- Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross-functional operations
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on time delivery
- Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment at all times
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability
- Coordinated preventative maintenance on existing and new production equipment, including routine calibration
- Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints
- Developed and maintained strong and clear communication and rapport with plant personnel
- Identified staffing and capital needs, collected relevant data and wrote justifications for established needs
- Implemented root cause and corrective actions to remove production constraints and improve product quality
- Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules
- Prepared technical documentation for operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of all sheet extrusion lines
- Designed and conducted various trials to determine equipment and machine performance capabilities
Production Supervisor
Conimar
04.2005 - 05.2010
- Set clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Responsible for overseeing operation of 3 sheet extrusions lines, injection molders and thermoforming machines.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Maintained work environments safe and efficient at all times.
- Reviewed quality and amounts of incoming materials.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Inspected all machines and equipment and provided necessary repairs.
- Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions as required.
- Coordinated position requirements, schedules and production team processes.
Production Assistant
EGR
02.2000 - 11.2004
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed non-conformance issues with management.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Took part in all company-offered training sessions, improving technical skills and acquiring knowledge needed to operate sheet extrusion machines.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
- Enthusiastically took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Reviewed production specifications to verify accurate weights and measurements prior to mixing ingredients.
- Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems.
Production Assistant
Nylex
02.1997 - 12.1999
- Supported machine operators in set up and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Graded and packaged finished products every shift, transporting items for additional processing, storage or shipment off-site.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
- Conducted quality inspections of finished products and made minor repairs to meet project expectations.
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
Education
High School Diploma -
College of The South West
Queensland, Australia12.1996
Skills
- Manufacturing management
- Timely safety audits
- OSHA regulations
- Experience in setting up one piece flow and TPS systems for achieving true just in time manufacturing
- Data-driven
- Metrics management
- Equipment operation
- Strong leadership abilities
- Cause and effect analysis
- Root cause analysis
- Operations management
- Maintenance and repair
- Complex problem-solver
- Troubleshooting
Timeline
Production Manager
Pactiv Evergreen
06.2023 - Current
Production Manager - Manufacturing
Touchpoint Medical
11.2021 - 09.2022
Plant Manager
Donarra Extrusions LLC
07.2016 - 10.2021
Production Manager
Donarra Extrusions
05.2010 - 10.2021
Production Supervisor
Conimar
04.2005 - 05.2010
Production Assistant
EGR
02.2000 - 11.2004
Production Assistant
Nylex
02.1997 - 12.1999
High School Diploma -
College of The South West
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