Stephen E Darity
Fletcher,NC
Summary
With over 25 years of experience, I am a highly skilled manufacturing professional who specializes in carrying out operations to meet demanding production goals, schedules, and budget targets while adhering to lean manufacturing principles. I am a driven leader with exceptional analytical, decision-making, and project-management abilities. My hands-on supervision skills help me maintain employee focus and achieve quality targets effectively.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
DC Auto Brokers
01.2020 - 10.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
Production Supervisor
Hubbell INC
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Ensure the safety of all associates, meet schedule deadlines, meet or exceed customers expectations
- Develop and execute company agenda and plans, Review department budget (P&L), Manage capital projects and report out on progress and constraints
- Collaborate with support groups to achieve common goals.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of 55 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce production costs while maintaining high quality standards.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
Production Supervisor
Conmet
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed team of 55 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Supervisor/ Assistant Manager
Spartanburg Steel ProductsCompany
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Successfully oversaw a team of 85 individuals and utilized effective motivational techniques to encourage high levels of productivity and engagement in the workplace.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Production Supervisor, ISO Auditor
BorgWarner , Fletcher
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Made recommendations to reduce waste, increase utilization and reduce costs via enhancements to procedures, business practices and systems.
- Responded to business unit managers' requests to improve productivity and increase process competence.
- Updated processes and process maps to improve material flow throughout factory.
- Utilized fishbone diagrams and failure mode effects analysis to attack critical customer complaint issues.
- Assisted business units with existing functioning projects by implementing set strategies to improve process productivity.
- Collaborated with production and engineering to schedule and complete projects and special assignments and identify opportunities for short and long-term improvements.
- Used Six Sigma SIPOC and DMAIC process to initiate and lead problem-solving efforts.
Education
Diploma -
T.C Roberson High School
Arden, NCSix Sigma Green Belt Certification -
Villanova University
Villanova, PA2008
Skills
- Design Coordination
- Budget Development
- Quality Management Systems
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Profit and Loss Analysis
- Customer Relations
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Financial Management
- Program Creation and Implementation
- Operations Management
Timeline
Owner/Operator
DC Auto Brokers
01.2020 - 10.2023
Production Supervisor
Hubbell INC
01.2016 - 03.2020
Production Supervisor
Conmet
01.2013 - 01.2015
Supervisor/ Assistant Manager
Spartanburg Steel ProductsCompany
01.2009 - 01.2013
Production Supervisor, ISO Auditor
BorgWarner , Fletcher
01.2003 - 01.2008
Diploma -
T.C Roberson High School
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification -
Villanova University
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