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
N.Berwick, Maine
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.
Portsmouth, N.H.
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
Rochester, NH
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
Rochester, NH
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
Rochester, NH
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
Dover, NH
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Responsible to keep all certifications up to date
- Responsible team player
General Manager
The Cannon Bar & Grille
Rochester, NH
05.2015 - 06.2016
- -Responsible for the daily operations of restaurant
Bar Manager
Prohibition Dance Hall
Rochester, NH
05.2014 - 05.2015
Bar Manager
Slim’s Tex Mex
Rochester, NH
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
Rochester, NH
01.2000 - 10.2004
Mold Operator
Davidson Textron Inc
Farmington, NH
01.1989 - 01.1991
Education
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School
Farmington, NH06.1989
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