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Steven Wells

Rochester,N.H.

Summary

Quality-driven and industrious Production Manager with 7+ years of experience streamlining operations applying Lean and 5S techniques to create competitive production volume, schedules and standards. Identifies waste and inefficiencies to implement targeted improvement strategies .A high focus on safety,quality and production.

I also have quality driven management skills with 15+ years of experience managing operations of several high volume restaurants and staff of over 30 professionals.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

2nd shift production manager

Hussey Seating Company
04.2023 - 08.2025
  • Managed Multiple production departments
  • Was a liaison for 2nd shift and upper management
  • Assured that quality standards were maintained
  • Scheduled all training needed to maintain production needs
  • Worked with HR to administer disciplinary actions
  • Trained and mentored team members on best practices in manufacturing processes.
  • Responsible for yearly evaluations
  • Coordinated shift schedules optimizing workforce efficiency and minimizing downtime.
  • Part of many 5S, kaizen and lean projects
  • Organized overtime schedule when needed
  • Created and maintained an culture of Safety and quality
  • Oversaw daily production operations ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

2nd Team Production Lead

Galvion Inc.
06.2020 - 04.2023
  • Part of a team that started a production line from scratch.
  • Established production line flow, rates, quality standards and S.O.P’s.
  • Developed all written work instructions
  • Trained a second shift lead.
  • Helped create a delivery schedule for product line.
  • Was part of team that set up inventory control system
  • Worked with company liaison for the Army to develop prototypes
  • Worked with management to develop a production team from start to 2 shifts with up to total of 25 employees.
  • Use of 5S, Lean, Kaizen, FIFO techniques
  • Monitored inventory levels, coordinating with supply chain to ensure timely availability of materials.
  • Developed training programs focused on best practices in production techniques and safety compliance.

Production Team Lead

Albany Engineered Composites
01.2019 - 06.2020
  • Managed a team of 20 staff
  • Responsible for communicating and meeting daily production requirements
  • Served as liaison between Plant Management and operating floor regarding daily assignments
  • Guided and supported supervisors on all discipline and corrective action matters
  • Oversaw production, performing random quality checks and ensuring best practices were followed
  • Identified opportunities to reduce waste and improve ordering and vendor relations
  • Worked daily with cross functional teams such as tooling, maintenance, weaving, engineering, L & D
  • Initiated and participated in problem solving A3’s
  • Promoted Lean Manufacturing practices to eliminate waste and non-value added time
  • Responsible for managing a daily management board (Haz. ID & S,Q,D,C,T)
  • Determined quality control standards and monitored safety requirements.
  • Assessed projects and resource requirements to meet production goals

Production Team Trainer

Albany Engineered Composites
05.2017 - 01.2019
  • Learned the Value Stream and give a fresh set of ideas to the area
  • Injection Team Lead
  • Adhered to OSHA safety standards
  • Maintain staff safety while initiating Value Stream and increasing production
  • Trained employees in new safety initiative
  • Acted as coach with workforce to grow positive morale environment

Injection(Production)

Albany Engineered Composites
10.2016 - 05.2017
  • Adhere to OSHA safety rules
  • Met production numbers consistently and efficiently
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Security

The Chameleon Club
06.2016 - 10.2016
  • Responsible to keep all certifications up to date
  • Responsible team player

General Manager

The Cannon Bar & Grille
05.2015 - 06.2016
  • -Responsible for the daily operations of restaurant

Bar Manager

Prohibition Dance Hall
05.2014 - 05.2015

Bar Manager

Slim’s Tex Mex
10.2004 - 04.2014
  • Responsible for daily operations of high volume bar and staff.
  • Nightly sales cashouts
  • Nightly security of staff and patrons
  • Compliance to all state and local regulations

General Manager

Plum Crazy
01.2000 - 10.2004

Mold Operator

Davidson Textron Inc
01.1989 - 01.1991

Education

High School Diploma -

Farmington High School
Farmington, NH
06.1989

Skills

  • Production Manager
  • Strong Communication skills
  • Managed and led up to 21 direct report
  • Lead multiple departments
  • Provided a lean working environment
  • Knowledge of 5S experience
  • Inventory knowledge (Kanban, FIFO)
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Key player on a safety team
  • I have been part of many continuous improvement projects (kaizen Lean, 5S and solve it's)
  • Involved in developing and participating in a new product from start up to present build

Certification

  • Red Cross First Aid Responder Certified
  • Crane Certified
  • Electric Powered Pallet Jack Certified
  • Fork Lift Certified

Timeline

2nd shift production manager

Hussey Seating Company
04.2023 - 08.2025

2nd Team Production Lead

Galvion Inc.
06.2020 - 04.2023

Production Team Lead

Albany Engineered Composites
01.2019 - 06.2020

Production Team Trainer

Albany Engineered Composites
05.2017 - 01.2019

Injection(Production)

Albany Engineered Composites
10.2016 - 05.2017

Security

The Chameleon Club
06.2016 - 10.2016

General Manager

The Cannon Bar & Grille
05.2015 - 06.2016

Bar Manager

Prohibition Dance Hall
05.2014 - 05.2015

Bar Manager

Slim’s Tex Mex
10.2004 - 04.2014

General Manager

Plum Crazy
01.2000 - 10.2004

Mold Operator

Davidson Textron Inc
01.1989 - 01.1991

High School Diploma -

Farmington High School

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