Wayne Brooks
Ashville,AL
Summary
Hard Working Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with [44] years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
I have been on site at Honda Lincoln Al for the past 17 years working along side the materials engineers, paint mix operators, paint booth applications for both body and bumper operations, maintenance group, material handlers and consider myself knowledgeable of the operations and processes.
I have been given strong complementary feedback for my performance over these years from both Alex Smith and Rodney Pelfrey (Current Materials managers).
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Supervisor
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC
Lincoln Al Honda AAP-1 & AAP-2
02.2018 - Current
- Trained new team members on site to use various paint data collecting equipment, work policies and procedures.
- Oversaw personnel training needs safety and efforts at work site.
- Responsible for paint/product Inventory on site at Honda AAP maintaining Inventory requirements.
- Assist Customer to investigate quality/performance issues with PPG products, provided corrective measures were applicable.
- Performed product development trials over the years with Honda AAP to ensure new colors/products met customer requirements.
- Maintained strong client relationships, providing regular updates on project progress and addressing any concerns promptly while maintaining a level of trust with the customer.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies without compromising on quality, maximizing profitability for company.
- Facilitated training programs for new hires, enhancing team skill sets and performance.
- Addressed and resolved onsite conflicts swiftly, maintaining positive and productive work environment.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Currently maintaining the PPG account at Honda AAP by myself due to PPG staff reductions. Performing all tasks associated with the performance of product, product management, communication meetings between Honda & PPG weekly.
Production Supervisor/Manager
Amerex Corporation
Trussville, AL
02.1981 - 11.2007
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality and quantity standards.
- Managed team of 40hourly production associates, over 4 different departments overseeing productive production processes and meeting production efficiencies.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for ongoing personnel development.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and reducing waste.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Conducted performance reviews, identifying areas for development and providing constructive feedback.
- Developed training programs for new hires, ensuring quick adaptation to production process.
- Optimized labor allocation, matching skill sets with task requirements to improve output quality.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss progress and address any issues, promoting open communication.
- Managed daily production schedules to meet challenging deadlines, adjusting workflows as necessary.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
Education
High School Diploma -
Springville High School
Springville, AL06-1981
Skills
- Safety management
- Staff management
- Project management
- Operations management
- Negotiation
- Material procurement
- Inventory procurement
- Decision-making
- Effective communication
- Customer relations
Timeline
Site Supervisor
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC
02.2018 - Current
Production Supervisor/Manager
Amerex Corporation
02.1981 - 11.2007
High School Diploma -
Springville High School
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