TYLER HOUSTON
Champaign,IL
Summary
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature as well as a versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Mueller Water Products
07.2021 - Current
- Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate waste.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Reduced obstacles and variables to maintain production performance and meet deadlines.
- Oversaw equipment modifications and upgrades.
- Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Develop new production operations through Kaizen projects
- Created KPI processes throughout the plant
- Engaged and led 25+ Kaizen project events to strengthen overall throughput, ergonomic efficiency, productivity
- Managed team of 40 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process changes.
- Conducted evaluations of equipment and machinery to verify optimal performance and efficiency.
- Led root cause analyses to identify and address problems in industrial production. (A-3/8D) form
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Developed the 5S plan for Cleveland Mueller
- Managed KANBAN Processes
Intelligence Analyst
United States Army
06.2017 - Current
- Conduct intelligence analysis to assess intrusion signatures, tactics, techniques and procedures associated with preparation for and execution of attacks
- Developed Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) to support critical mission operational collection, reporting and intelligence analysis tasks
- Communicated with higher level echelons to distribute and manage non-organic ISR assets
- Provided professional development for team members by creating intelligence analysis training events focused on real-life scenarios
- Used various sources of intelligence to construct a comprehensive intelligence product, used in determining combat and tactical operations as well COA's (Courses of Action)
- Performed and provided collection management, analysis, processing and dissemination of strategic and tactical intelligence to support the higher echelon staff
- Public Speaking/ Conducting and orchestrating analytical Briefs
- Maintained accurate accountability of assigned property through proper hand receipt procedures and routine inspections while transporting equipment from other installations
- Analyze Incoming Data to construct appropriate Courses of actions
- Prepare presentations for the commander delivering Data reports.
Production Team Leader
Gestamp
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Supervised over 25 production workers in the assembly, machining, and welding department
- Managed TPM activities
- Coordinated with heavy maintenance personnel for machine repairs to minimize production loss and maintain quality standards
- Acted as buffer between management and production workers in the facility Audit internal environmental processes as part of a team effort to ensure continuation of company's SOP Standards
- Implemented the fundamental Six Sigma objectives for production process improvements and reductions in production process variations
- Monitored quality standards fulfilling customer requirements
- Participated in daily production meetings with various cross-functional plant teams to establish courses of actions to take during a time in operational adjustments as well as going over health and safety reports and daily staffing to the production floor
- Motivated team members by fostering a standard of operational excellence and continuous improvements throughout the production process
- Monitor and evaluate job performance, training and development of production staff members
- Completed safety checks on area and equipment Maintained supplies of PPE and other items needed by the team members
- Create daily KPI reports
- Administer daily production briefs to management
- Adjustments and corrections on Welding Robots using Teach Pendant
- Welding/ Currently Senior Welder, Steel Certified and Aluminum Certified
- Forklift certified/ Help assist Forklift support when needed to keep production line active
- Currently a member of the Gestamp, GC3 Safety committee/ Attend scheduled safety meetings to go over the current safety status of the plant and how we can improve the safety of the production floor to our employees
- Assisted and Conducted Monthly Production, Safety and quality Audits.
Wheelabrator Operator
Columbus McKinnon
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Operate overhead cranes-Used various hand tools
- Operate a ultrasonic cleaning tank to clean parts of grease and oil
- Ensured customer quality standards are achieved
- Inspect parts coming off machine Sort for defect parts from good parts
- Finished part dimensions were verified with a micrometer and microscope to ensure they adhere to strict quality standards and dimensional tolerances
- Operate shot blast booths to clean parts
- Prevented accidents by wearing personal protective equipment, maintaining a clean environment and following safety procedures
- Milling machine tooling set ups and maintenance forklift operating
Production Line Assembler
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Production assembly of Passat and Atlas
- Atlas launch Team
- Inspected materials, products and work progress for conformance to specification and adjusted process and assembly equipment to meet standards
- Support ISO 140001 compliance and support auditing and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business- Government Contract Management
The University of The Potomac
Washington, D.C.Six Sigma GREEN Belt - Lean Manufacturing
(SSGI) Six Sigma Global Institute
Boston, MA2023
Degree Equivalent - Intelligence Analysis
Cochise College
Sierra Vista, AZHigh School Diploma -
Red Bank High School
Chattanooga, TNSkills
- KPI development
- Receptive learner
- Project Prioritization
- Public Speaking
- Compliance understanding
- Process Flow Development
- Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Process Improvement Design
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Failure Analysis
- Performance Analytics
- Root Cause Analysis
- Standard Operating Procedures Proficient
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Mueller Water Products
07.2021 - Current
Production Team Leader
Gestamp
07.2019 - 07.2021
Intelligence Analyst
United States Army
06.2017 - Current
Wheelabrator Operator
Columbus McKinnon
06.2017 - 06.2019
Production Line Assembler
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations
06.2016 - 04.2017
Degree Equivalent - Intelligence Analysis
Cochise College
Bachelor of Science - Business- Government Contract Management
The University of The Potomac
Six Sigma GREEN Belt - Lean Manufacturing
(SSGI) Six Sigma Global Institute
High School Diploma -
Red Bank High School
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