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Warren Kelley

Manufacturing Manager
Rutland,VT

Summary

OBJECTIVE: Manufacturing / Production Supervisor Dedicated Area Manager who excels at leading and mentoring team members. Accomplished Area Manager who excels at driving key performance indicators and sales to achieve budgeted goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Manager

Summitomo Rubber Inc
Buffalo, NY
11.2017 - 03.2018
  • Maintain the smooth and timely flow of plant production ensuring quality product is delivered to the next operation and customer.
  • Through the management of the assigned business area, drive Business Center strategies to the floor level, supporting business goals of the operation including cost, quality safety, and delivery.
  • Coach, develop, and support hourly associates.
  • Hold associates accountable for attainment of objectives.
  • Ensure that all regulations and Company policies are followed to create a safe and clean work environment.
  • Train and motivate associates to gain efficiency with respect to maximum productivity and superior quality.
  • Schedule and coordinate team meetings to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.
  • Maintain positive and constructive reinforcement and review of individual work records, safety, workmanship, attendance, and production.
  • Develop, maintain and provide continuous improvement of this business area team.

Process Technical Advisor

Lawrence Park, PA
12.2011 - 03.2016
  • Provide Process and Technical direction for several Final Assembly Production Operations.
  • Provide Material Support utilizing MRP System (CAS) for final assembly operations.
  • Coordinate the timely completion of Master schedule requirements with counterparts.
  • Lead, execute and drive daily schedule to meet internal and external customer commitments.
  • Address Non-Conformances, perform Root Cause Analysis and communicate corrective actions.
  • Engage cross functional support groups in attaining metrics, assembly and build schedules.
  • Address Non-Compliance of company policies, procedures, safety and quality standards.
  • Engage Engineering Support to address internal and external customer defects and complaints.
  • Manage and update training records and address inefficiencies for employees in assigned area.
  • Manage Time Keeping System (Kronos) and address employee attendance issues.
  • Conduct Pre-Shift Meetings, report on the status of metrics and communicate daily objectives and goals of the business.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by production managers.
  • Crotonville Essential Leadership Training: Presentation Skills 2015 Project Management Skills 2015 Change Acceleration Process (CAP) 2015 Hiring the Right People, 2014 Building Essential Leadership Skills 2014 Influencing Skills 2014 Effective Coaching Skills, 2014.

Flow Leader 6

Belcan Tech Services
Cincinnati, OH
06.2011 - 12.2011
  • GE Locomotive.
  • Provide Process and Technical direction for several Final Assembly Production Operations.
  • Provide Material Support utilizing MRP System (CAS) for final assembly operations.
  • Coordinate the timely completion of Master schedule requirements with counterparts.
  • Lead, execute and drive daily schedule to meet internal and external customer commitments.
  • Address Non-Conformances, perform Root Cause Analysis and communicate corrective actions.
  • Engage cross functional support groups in attaining metrics, assembly and build schedules.
  • Address Non-Compliance of company policies, procedures, safety and quality standards.
  • Engage Engineering Support to address internal and external customer defects and complaints.
  • Manage and update training records and address inefficiencies for employees in assigned area.
  • Manage Time Keeping System (Kronos) and address employee attendance issues.
  • Conduct Pre-Shift Meetings, report on the status of metrics and communicate daily objectives and goals of the business.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by production managers.

Production Supervisor

Durham Temporary Staffing
Buffalo, NY
04.2011 - 06.2011
  • Medical Device Manufacturer (Accumed).
  • Provide organizational leadership and direction to members of a work team including electro-magnetic welders, sewers, and final inspectors.
  • Ensure compliance with all FDA regulations, GMP, QS, 5S,.
  • Provide coaching and support necessary to ensure both the department and facility meet and/or exceed goals in critical manufacturing success areas including (Cost/Quality/Sanitation).
  • Establish and sustain effective relationships with all employees in order to foster cooperation used to solve problems.
  • Provide, update and Manage training records of all new hires.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for scrap and institute corrective / disciplinary actions.

Production Team Leader

Affinity Personnel Solutions
Tonawanda, NY
10.2010 - 03.2011
  • Supervise shift of 12 direct reports in the mixing, baking and packaging of various specialty breads.
  • Ensure compliance with all FDA regulations, GMP, QS, 5S, Safety.
  • Coordinate the execution of daily/weekly production schedule, machine set up, and packaging and housekeeping.

Manufacturing Supervisor

Guardian Automotive
Auburn, IN
08.2003 - 08.2004
  • Manage and supervise department of 21 associates in the high volume, multi-stage production and assembly of Tempered Automotive Windshields.
  • Responsible for the production of 1100 quality Windshields per shift.
  • Address and document internal customer complaint issues.
  • Investigate and report all accident/injury issues and administer corrective actions.
  • Conduct and document performance evaluations.
  • Familiar with SOP, GMP, OSHA, ISO, and QS9000 compliance.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing JIT, CIT, TQM, CSM and Pull Systems.

Manufacturing Supervisor

Kelly Engineering, Delphi Automotive
Amherst, NY
03.2002 - 07.2002
  • Manage and supervise department of 21 UAW associates in the high volume, multi-stage production and assembly of Automotive Aluminum Condensers.
  • Responsible for the production of 1200 quality Aluminum Condensers per shift.
  • Plan departmental / shift activities by analyzing previous shift production information reports against weekly business goals.
  • Conduct pre-shift meetings communicating current metrics, goals and business objectives.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for all internal customer complaint issues.
  • Address quality, performance and attendance / grievance issues utilizing progressive disciplinary corrective actions.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and administer corrective actions for all safety/accident/injury incidents.

Production Supervisor

AMP Technologies
Springville, NY
11.2001 - 03.2002
  • Manage and supervise 16 associates in the high volume, multi-stage production and assembly of Cutlery Hardware.
  • Managed each phase of the operation including punch press, straightening, heat-treat, grinding, deburring, mirror finish and plastic injection molding.
  • Perform inspection audits to ensure adherence to safety, quality and standard operating procedures.
  • Ensure safety compliance; conduct, document and report accident/injury investigations and implement and communicate corrective actions.
  • Address and document attendance/work related issues.

Manufacturing Supervisor

Snelling Personnel Service
Amherst, NY
01.1998 - 01.2001
  • GM Powertrain - Contract Manufacturing Supervisor
  • Manage and supervise department of 21 UAW associates in the high volume, multi-stage production and assembly of Automotive Aluminum Cylinder Heads.
  • Responsible for the production of 1200 quality Aluminum Cylinder Heads per shift.
  • Conduct pre-shift meetings communicating safety, production and quality metrics and issues.
  • Address and document internal customer complaint issues.
  • Manage Time Keeping System (TKS) and address attendance /grievance issues utilizing progressive disciplinary corrective actions.
  • Investigate and report all accident/injury issues and administer corrective actions.
  • Conduct, analyze and document process verification audits for SOP, OSHA, ISO, QS9000.

Education

B.S - Criminal Justice

Niagara University

Master of Science - Manufacturing Management

Penn State Behrend, Erie, PA
2017

Skills

  • Automotive, Coach, Coaching, continuous improvement, delivery, direction, Engineering Support, GMP, Hiring, inspection, ISO, Kronos, leadership, Leadership Skills, Leadership Training, Lean Manufacturing, Meetings, MRP, organizational, packaging, policies, Presentation Skills, press, Project Management, Quality, Safety, SOP, TQM, welders
  • Controlling costs
  • Goals and performance
  • Inventory management
  • Relationship building and management
  • Systems and software programs
  • Database management
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Staff management
  • Product knowledge
  • Staff development
  • Products and services
  • Operations

Timeline

Area Manager - Summitomo Rubber Inc
11.2017 - 03.2018
Process Technical Advisor -
12.2011 - 03.2016
Flow Leader 6 - Belcan Tech Services
06.2011 - 12.2011
Production Supervisor - Durham Temporary Staffing
04.2011 - 06.2011
Production Team Leader - Affinity Personnel Solutions
10.2010 - 03.2011
Manufacturing Supervisor - Guardian Automotive
08.2003 - 08.2004
Manufacturing Supervisor - Kelly Engineering, Delphi Automotive
03.2002 - 07.2002
Production Supervisor - AMP Technologies
11.2001 - 03.2002
Manufacturing Supervisor - Snelling Personnel Service
01.1998 - 01.2001
Niagara University - B.S, Criminal Justice
Penn State Behrend - Master of Science, Manufacturing Management

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