Results-driven Production Manager with expertise in Lean Manufacturing and process improvement. Achieved significant cost reductions while enhancing operational efficiency and quality standards.
Work History
Production Manager
14 Years 3 Months
OmniMax International | 06.2012 - 09.2026
Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols. Managed staff of up to 100 team members performing plastic extrusion, metal expansion, powder coating, roll forming, shearing, packing and shipping and receiving.
Developed and implemented process improvements, enhancing production efficiency and reducing waste. Ran the top performing operation for Omnimax. Consistently beat expected conversion costs.
Led cross-functional teams in achieving operational goals, fostering collaboration between departments. Cross training the entire plant floor on all machine processes.
Managed inventory control systems, optimizing supply chain processes to meet production demands. Worked with vendors to control material costs, provide a cost reduction of more than $100,000 on pallet expenses in 2025.
Operations Production Lead
15 Years 11 Months
Euramax Intl | 06.1996 - 05.2012
Oversaw production workflows to enhance operational efficiency and meet quality standards. Created hour by hour boards to track line efficiencies and capture opportunities on each shift.
Led cross-functional teams in implementing Standard Operating Procedures and Job Safe Practices for all assets in the Duluth facility. Implemented 6S standards and audits for all production departments.
Developed training programs for new hires and recurrence training manuals. Updated yearly for process improvements.
Analyzed production metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize resource allocation. Created good run settings and process health checklists for all assets.