Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Timeline
Generic

Tim Price

Sr Production Managment
Elkhart,IN

Summary

Versatile and Accomplished Plant, Production and Manufacturing Manager with 40 years of progressive and successful leadership in the OEM Pontoon Boat Industry. Develops and leads teams to achieve goals and objectives with accountability for successful results. Drives continuous throughput and quality improvement while containing cost and variance to the plan, delivering profitable results and a winning team culture.


Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant

CCI Creative Colors INTL-Custom Upholstery
Mishawaka, IN
07.2023 - Current

*Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions,

*Organized and analyzed primary and secondary research to understand industry, market and company trends.

*Help meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.

* Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.

*Aligned closely with business owners and employees to gather information and gain operational insight.

*Analyze and improve production processes from order entry though shipping

*Addressing Safety, Quality and Efficiency

Production-SR Manager

Highland Marine-Godfrey Marine Div
Elkhart, IN
05.1983 - 03.2023
  • Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
  • Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
  • Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
  • Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
  • Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
  • Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
  • Coordinated activities required to bring product to market, aligned teams and bridged gaps between different functions.
  • Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
  • Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
  • Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
  • Investigated and implemented ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations

Skills

  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
  • Assembly and Production
  • Master Scheduling
  • Metrics/KPI Management
  • Staff Leadership and Development
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Capacity Planning
  • Constraint Resolution, Line Balancing, Thoughput and Manufacturing Leadership Opportunities
  • Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Training Skills
  • Materials and Inventory Management

Accomplishments


  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Introduced and Implemented The Start System (Simplified Transaction Reporting Tool) for Production scheduling based off of material availability
  • Led teams of 100+ in the pontoon boat manufacturing process.
  • Achieved throughput levels of up 32 boats per day in a one-shift operation resulting in $125 million in revenue.
  • Split one continuous production line into three assembly lines to significantly reduce bottlenecks due to product mix.
  • Managed and led the teams during growth and during contraction (2009 recession) and back to even greater volumes post recession.
  • Managed and led COVID efforts with the manufacturing teams to plan and react to supply chain and employee challenges
  • Implemented Quality at the Source (QATS) to reduce rework, improve first-time-pass, and increase thoughput and productivity.
  • Acted as Voice of the Customer with Product Planning to assure high quality and manufacturability.
  • Developed and mentored many successful operations leaders and manufacturing team members over 4 decades of plant and production leadership.

Additional Information

*Welding, Cutting, Forming, Bending, Assembly, Upholstery, Electrical Installation and Testing

* Extensive 5S Training

* Continuous Improvement (CI)

* Lean Manufacturing Trainin

* DBA(Manufacturing Operation System) Production Process

* Talent Management System

* OSHA Certified




Timeline

Consultant

CCI Creative Colors INTL-Custom Upholstery
07.2023 - Current

Production-SR Manager

Highland Marine-Godfrey Marine Div
05.1983 - 03.2023

High School Diploma -

Goshen High School
Tim PriceSr Production Managment