Accomplished and energetic supervisor with a solid history of achievements in manufacturing. Motivated supervisor with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include cause and countermeasure, root cause, process improvements, training, coaching, mentoring, judgment and decision making. Resourceful supervisor trained in resolution of critical issues within a time-sensitive environment, with successful track record of building and maintaining talented teams. Highly organized, energetic and a versatile leader committed to continuous improvements. Proven history of motivating staff to work together to achieve targets.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sub Leader
Denso Manufacturing DMMI
Battle Creek, MI
04.2024 - Current
Advised management on ways to improve productivity and morale among subordinates.
Organized, delegated, and monitored daily tasks of subordinate personnel.
Motivated subordinates to perform better and meet deadlines consistently.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.
Assisted in resolving conflicts between subordinates when necessary.
Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
Maintained a safe work environment by monitoring staff adherence to safety rules and regulations.
Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
Production Supervisor
Summit Polymers Inc.
Kalamazoo, MI
09.2021 - 03.2024
Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality and cost goals.
Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
Evaluated processes and employee strengths to realign workflows with changing business demands.
Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
Investigated production issues, identified root causes, and proposed solutions.
Managed all aspects of the production line including scheduling personnel shifts.
Production Team Leader
TRMI
Battle Creek, MI - Michigan
01.2005 - 08.2021
7 years Assembly associate
1 year Assistant Team Leader Printing/Paint Laser
2 years Team Leader Printing/Paint Laser
4 years Injection/Insertion Molding Team Leader
1 year Assembly Team Leader
1 Year Service Team Leader
Improved efficiency with well-balanced schedules and work assignments.
Restored production line after malfunctions and resets, smoothly coordinating corrections and restarting equipment.
Detected production problems quickly with continuous monitoring and regular audits.
Avoided violations and production delays through effective enforcement of cleaning and organizational policies.
Exceeded production targets by motivating and empowering team to handle any task.
Facilitated productive relationships and communication between management and front-line workers.
Strengthened team performance with continuous training strategies.
Provided leadership, guidance, and direction to team members on daily tasks.
Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources and maintaining schedules.
Ensured quality standards were maintained throughout the production process.
Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality and cost goals.
Defined, created and developed solutions to identify root cause of problems to avoid future occurrences.
Implemented cost-saving measures to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Identified source of equipment malfunctions by using various troubleshooting methods.
Investigated production issues, identified root causes, and proposed solutions.
Evaluated subordinate performance and communicated with employees to provide feedback for work performance improvement.
Analyzed data related to product defects or non-conformances to identify trends or patterns.
Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality, and cost goals.
Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources, and maintaining schedules.