Troy Holmes
Monticello,MN
Summary
Results-driven Production Leader with over 25 years in manufacturing and precision machining. Demonstrates expertise in cross-functional team leadership and process improvement, enhancing throughput and material flow. Proven track record in implementing lean manufacturing principles to elevate quality and operational efficiency in high-paced environments.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Zeiss
Maple Grove, Minnesota
2020 - 10.2026
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
- Supported lean manufacturing improvements across ZEISS production areas.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams across quality, engineering, and supply chain groups.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
Line Leader
Zeiss
Maple Grove, Minnesota
2014 - 2020
- Set up lathes and mills for production runs in machine shop.
- Read blueprints and work orders to verify machining requirements.
- Measured parts with micrometers, calipers, and gauges for quality checks.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
Machinist
Zeiss
Maple Grove, Minnesota
1999 - 2014
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances for precise finished workpieces.
- Designed and fabricated fixtures and new parts to support engineering specifications and enhance production processes.
- Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
- Participated in lean manufacturing projects to identify waste reduction opportunities and optimize productivity.
Production Operator
Douglas corporation
Plymouth, Minnesota
1998 - 1999
- Monitored product flow, adjusting machine settings to maintain optimal production efficiency.
- Loaded raw materials and supplied production lines with needed components.
- Inspected finished goods for defects prior to packaging or shipping out to customers.
- Inspected parts for defects and separated nonconforming materials.
- Followed detailed instructions for operating complex manufacturing equipment in a safe manner.
- Identified and reported defective material to ensure quality control. and reported issues to management.
- Cleaned work areas and maintained safe operating conditions.
- Boxed, labeled, and moved items to ensure uninterrupted flow of production lines.
Cart Attendant, Over night shocking
Target
Minneapolis , MN
1990 - 1997
- Collected shopping carts from parking lot and cart corrals to maintain accessibility for guests.
- Assisted guests with carryout support and loaded purchases into vehicles for a seamless shopping experience.
- Maintained clean and clear entryways, sidewalks, and lot areas to ensure safety and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Addressed spills and safety hazards using store cleaning procedures.
- Unloaded overnight shipments and sorted merchandise in stockroom.
- Rotated inventory using first in, first out stocking methods.
- Refilled sales floor shelves with packaged goods and household items.
Education
Mold & Die Making And Machinist
Annoke Technology
Annoke Minnesota 01-1999
High School Diploma -
South High
Minneapolis, MN01-1991
Skills
- CNC operation
- Blueprint reading
- Precision machining
- Precision measurement
- Tool selection
- Machine setup
- Quality inspection
- Visual inspection
- Production planning
- Production documentation
- Process improvement
- Lean six sigma
- Kaizen events
- 5S methodology
- Continuous improvement
- Process optimization
- Waste reduction
- Andon system
- Poka-yoke techniques
- Machine maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Material handling
- Grinding machine operation
- Drilling
- Deburring techniques
- Cutting speeds
- Geometric dimensioning
- Geometric tolerancing
- Fixture design
- Manual milling
- Measurement tools
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Cross-functional leadership
- Production support
- Line support
- Problem solving
- Process optimization
- Continuous improvement
- Lean implementation
- Cross-functional leadership
- Waste reduction
Timeline
Production Manager
Zeiss
2020 - 10.2026
Line Leader
Zeiss
2014 - 2020
Machinist
Zeiss
1999 - 2014
Production Operator
Douglas corporation
1998 - 1999
Cart Attendant, Over night shocking
Target
1990 - 1997
Mold & Die Making And Machinist
Annoke Technology
High School Diploma -
South High