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Steve E. Wingo

Steve E. Wingo

Industrial Manufacturing Professional
Tracy,CA

Summary

Industrious Manufacturing Professional with expertise in assembly line work. Brings 25 years experience about processes, equipment, and safety. Proven track record dealing with employee relations, communications in Union settings, and working with diverse backgrounds of people.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Production Supervisor

Tesla
Lathrop, California
06.2022 - Current
  • Built strong evening shift production team capable of consistently meeting aggressive production targets by creating a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and cost through action and accountability
  • Manages daily operations through Key performance Indicators (KPI) while driving continuous improvement
  • For example, Water Ingress went from 2 units passed per shift to 5 units per shift which resulted in an 150% increase
  • Works daily with cross functional teams to implement process improvements and address bottleneck areas while providing support for engineering projects
  • Evaluates team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Accomplishes targets and meets demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.

Maintenance Engineering Supervisor

Cepheid
Newark, California
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Established and supervised performance of preventive maintenance programs and personnel for improvement of production line performance along with scheduling and planning of line maintenance and cost reduction activities
  • Worked with cross-functional groups (Production, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Accounting) in process, quality, and cost improvement projects
  • Wrote PM procedures, schedules and coordinated PM’s, major projects, and equipment upgrades; implemented changes for improving manufacturing line efficiencies and maintenance department performance
  • Troubleshot and resolved automation equipment issues while working with outside vendors for equipment purchases
  • Managed spare part's usage for manufacturing equipment and drives changes to improve cost and efficiency
  • Monitored equipment and charts course for continuous improvement of OEE, as well as monitoring maintenance processes for compliance with FDA, ISO, OSHA, and GMP regulations.

Production Supervisor

Penumbra Inc
Alameda, California
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
  • Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents

Manufacturing Manager

Tesla
Fremont, California
06.2020 - 02.2021
  • Managed and develops 3 supervisors and 130 service technicians in the day-to-day inspection and repair business of 650 production vehicles
  • Inspired team to deliver excellent vehicles and achieves monthly and quarterly goals on all aspects of the business
  • Delegated and directed team to achieve all repair tasks to ensure vehicles are shipped on time
  • Managed all vehicular reworks concering body repairs. Worked with BIW, and paint team to deliever world class vehicles.
  • Possesses a working knowledge of industry standards, regulations, restrictions, and ensures departmental compliance
  • Experienced in new product development and launch activities
  • Monitored employees work and provides coaching, training, and development as needed
  • Addressed all client concerns with a high sense of urgency.

Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

TESLA
Fremont, California
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Responsible for planning, supervising, and coordinating the operations of one or more departments in Electrical and Mechanical maintenance for Model 3 and Model Y
  • Assumed the role as acting Maintenance Associate Manager due to temporary changes in manpower
  • Worked with manufacturing engineers in an ongoing effort to improve equipment uptime through special projects, equipment modifications/upgrades, and preventive maintenance practices
  • Served as the primary contact for line support and provides updates to production counterparts pertaining to downtime/equipment status
  • Worked on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth knowledge of PLC, robotics, conveyor systems, and tooling.
  • Acted as advisor to subordinates to meet schedules, resolve technical problems, and acts as incident commander during facility excursions; manage on-shift escalations
  • Provided training, mentoring, performance improvement and career development to personnel.

Production Supervisor

TESLA
Fremont, California
06.2017 - 07.2018
  • Assumed the role of acting Associate Manager for Marriage and Pre-Marriage Departments during the launch of model 3, where working closely with engineers toward commissioning and integrating equipment was vital toward supporting 50 to 5000 vehicles weekly
  • Conducted meetings which provided clear updates on status and implementation activities between a cross-functional team. For example, worked with Pilot teams, BIW, and Paint departments to identify quality defects which helped improve 1st pass yield.
  • Provided effective coaching to 2 newly promoted supervisors and approximately 16 lead associates to achieve quality and production goals
  • Ensured that front/rear subframe areas were populated with skilled associates by monitoring their training and implementing rotation schedules to support weekly objectives during model 3 launch
  • Set up quality gates and quality assurances for in line processes and drove changes.

Production and Maintenance Supervisor

General Motors
Tonawanda, Lockport, New York
12.2010 - 08.2016
  • Met multiple launch and production requirements (Tonawanda, N.Y.) by implementing manufacturing processes through demonstrated knowledge of six sigma principles, by assembling engines, radiator and components, machine maintenance, materials, and tools for respected areas
  • Reduced overall scrap cost in Radiators (Lockport) between January and March 2016 by 40%
  • Department 491 (Radiators) was the 1st at GMCH Lockport to implement the Independent Repair Confirmation (I.R.C.) process in an initiative toward Built-In-Quality (B.I.Q
  • Level 4)
  • Implemented the Gen V Engine Block Salvage Process (Tonawanda, N.Y.) which saved $258,000 in scrap between February and April 2014
  • Supported the development of Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify critical risks in the production processes with the Manufacturing Process Engineers.

Supervisor

Niagara Thermal Products LLC
Niagara Falls, New York
05.2005 - 05.2007
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.

Assistant Sales Manager

Automotive Recreation Center
Darmstadt, Germany
11.2004 - 02.2005
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Assisted sales team with completing customer transactions and managing issues.
  • Demonstrated exemplary customer service by engaging clients on sales floor.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures by counting drawers and managing security.

Certified Welder

Buffalo, New York
09.2001 - 08.2004
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
  • Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
  • Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment.
  • Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.

Welder and Vehicle Body Mechanic

United States Army
, Germany
04.1993 - 02.2001
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment (Mig, Tig, Arc welding).
  • Fabricated, bolted and welded framework sections to form complete chassis in a repair shop utilizing adhesive, welding/spot welding to complete assigned work.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Responsible for $3 millions in welding vehicles, equipment, and tools.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

D’Youville College
Buffalo, New York
01.2007 - 05.2010

Welder and Vehicle Body Mechanic Certification -

United States Army, Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Aberdeen, MD
08.2023 - 08.1994

Skills

Assembly and production

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Timeline

Welder and Vehicle Body Mechanic Certification -

United States Army, Aberdeen Proving Grounds
08.2023 - 08.1994

Production Supervisor

Tesla
06.2022 - Current

Maintenance Engineering Supervisor

Cepheid
09.2021 - 05.2022

Production Supervisor

Penumbra Inc
03.2021 - 07.2021

Manufacturing Manager

Tesla
06.2020 - 02.2021

Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

TESLA
08.2018 - 05.2020

Production Supervisor

TESLA
06.2017 - 07.2018

Production and Maintenance Supervisor

General Motors
12.2010 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

D’Youville College
01.2007 - 05.2010

Supervisor

Niagara Thermal Products LLC
05.2005 - 05.2007

Assistant Sales Manager

Automotive Recreation Center
11.2004 - 02.2005

Certified Welder

09.2001 - 08.2004

Welder and Vehicle Body Mechanic

United States Army
04.1993 - 02.2001

Certification

Business Development | Production Management | Inventory Management Specialist |Business Process Mapping | Exceptional Organization Skills | Interpersonal Skills | Production Procedures | Engineering/Project Management | Problem Solving | Leadership | Microsoft Application Skills

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