Stephen Kennedy
Kissimmee
Summary
Experienced in production management, adept at tackling mechanical challenges, troubleshooting production issues, and leading teams to success. Known for dedication, work ethic, and approachable demeanor. Committed to achieving excellence in diverse work environments. Background in manufacturing sector with a passion for continuous learning and collaboration. Skilled at working independently with great efficiency. Seeking a role that fosters growth and allows for maximum contribution to a forward-thinking employer.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handling Area Manager
Briggs and Stratton
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Led a team of 115 employees to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
- Managed daily operations of all material handling and logistics for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth.
- Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
- Oversaw a $20 million annual budget, achieving a consistent 3% reduction each year.
- Successfully integrated EWM (SAP) in two warehouses, ensuring uninterrupted production with a million-plus inventory.
Manufacturing ASC Manager
Lockheed Martin
08.2022 - 02.2023
- I was the subassembly area owner that oversees over 40 employees that supplies countless assemblies to 8 different programs across the entire facility while ensuring optimal productivity.
- Implement training initiatives to coach staff on best practices and protocols for enhanced profitability.
- I work directly with Engineering to do cost analysis, planning and time studies for quotes and proposals. I also worked directly with Production control to ensure that all necessary parts and inventory levels are correct to make sure that production needs are met.
- Build work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
Charge Makeup Lead Supervisor
Special Metals Corp
02.2020 - 08.2022
- On a daily basis I was in charge all operations of the foundry which is comprised of more than 35 employees, 17 melting furnaces and other operations, direct operators to obtain maximum productivity and efficiency while keeping safety and quality main focuses
- I was responsible for ensuring that scheduling is accurate to hit specified shipping dates also monitor inventory levels on a daily and monthly basis.
- I was one of only two employees in the entire facility that could formulate the charges for our melting furnace while having to ensure that the lowest cost was maintained while making sure the quality was the highest standard.
- Oversaw monthly site inspections and daily observations to maintain safety, production standards and environmental regulations compliance.
Production Structural Screener
Whitney HMI Metal Powders
12.2018 - 02.2020
- I was responsible on daily basis to ensure all machines were running properly to get the defined specifications running, perform necessary product testing to verify that all products are within the designated guidelines, connect product cans to manifolds to remove the atmosphere for the correct amount of time that the specific product and I also monitored various areas to ensure that paperwork is filled out correctly so that there are no turn backs on any product.
Poker Dealer
Turning Stone Resort and Casino
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Daily responsibilities included ensuring proper gaming security, demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures of poker
- Efficiently and accurately calculate rake, pot size and bets and handle large cash transactions
- Responsible for ensuring guest satisfaction at all times.
Production Supervisor
H P Hood LLC
05.2014 - 10.2016
- I managed a team of more than 35 employees across milk receiving, processing, production and packaging lines
- I identify, diagnose and resolve operational, manufacturing, personnel and maintenance issues as they arise
- Setting daily tasks to make sure that production needs are met
- Making quick decisions to ensure food safety, production goals and safety practices are all achieved on a daily basis
- Locating and diagnosing maintenance and mechanical issues so that machinery runs smoothly.
Casting Production Supervisor
Revere Copper Products
01.2011 - 05.2014
- I was responsible for the daily monitoring of the daily production and work flow of the casting department
- Maintaining proper maintenance and fixing mechanical issues that arose on a daily basis
- I was in charge of doing rebuilds on the inductors on each of the furnaces we had
- I managed 25 manufacturing employees including scheduling, payroll, assigning duties and training
- I am responsible for making formulas to make brass and copper alloys using different alloys to achieve this
- While maintaining a consistent workflow I make sure to keep a focus on lean, 5s and especially safety.
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
ConMed Corp
06.2010 - 01.2011
- I was responsible for the daily monitoring of all of the first aid cabinets throughout the plant, the implementation and assisting of all new safety programs and making all workstations and work areas more ergonomically friendly
- I was also responsible for investigating and making complete reports for daily ART (injury) forms
- I implemented a Lock Out Tag Out procedure for every machine in the entire facility inclusive of 186 machines.
Production Planner Supervisor
TECT Utica TECT Power
05.2005 - 12.2008
- I was responsible for making all of the machining schedules using a MRP system and Microsoft excel
- I was responsible for inventories and inventory control including auditing
- I was responsible for making timelines and giving shipment dates on outgoing products
- I was responsible for making sure that employees knew what their responsibilities were daily.
Blender Operator
H.P. Hood LLC
02.2003 - 05.2005
- Made sure that all of the correct ingredients and measurements were added and fully mixed prior to sending the product to the packaging machine
- Disassembling all of the machinery in my area then sterilizing it using a CIP system, then putting all machines back together for the next day of production
- I was also responsible for pushing vats of cooked cottage cheese into the cleaning towers for the next day of production.
- Complied with GMPs, FDA and USDA regulations to produce safe products for consumers.
Education
Computer Science and Criminal Justice
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY01.2003
Westmoreland High School
Westmoreland, NY01.2001
Skills
- Experience on tow motors/forklifts
- Ability to read and use tape measures, micrometers and verniers
- OSHA Certified 30 hour training
- General Maintenance
- Knowledge and ability to use power tools
- Time Management
- Detail Oriented
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Strong Mechanical Aptitude
- Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Decision Making
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Critical Thinking
- KPI’s
Timeline
Material Handling Area Manager
Briggs and Stratton
02.2023 - 01.2025
Manufacturing ASC Manager
Lockheed Martin
08.2022 - 02.2023
Charge Makeup Lead Supervisor
Special Metals Corp
02.2020 - 08.2022
Production Structural Screener
Whitney HMI Metal Powders
12.2018 - 02.2020
Poker Dealer
Turning Stone Resort and Casino
10.2016 - 11.2018
Production Supervisor
H P Hood LLC
05.2014 - 10.2016
Casting Production Supervisor
Revere Copper Products
01.2011 - 05.2014
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
ConMed Corp
06.2010 - 01.2011
Production Planner Supervisor
TECT Utica TECT Power
05.2005 - 12.2008
Blender Operator
H.P. Hood LLC
02.2003 - 05.2005
Computer Science and Criminal Justice
Mohawk Valley Community College
Westmoreland High School
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