Wesley Bigbee
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Ricoh Electronics, adept in operations management and cross-functional teamwork. Excelled in enhancing productivity by implementing lean manufacturing principles and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Achieved significant reductions in workplace accidents through rigorous OSHA compliance and staff management, driving quality and efficiency.
Proactive Production Manager successful at anticipating needs and making adjustments to schedules, materials and workflow. Ready to bring expertise to company needing hands-on, knowledgeable and resourceful leader.
Smoothly direct employees carrying out Toner production operations to achieve demanding production goals, schedules and budget targets. Driven leader with excellent analytical, decision-making and project management abilities. Maintain employee focus and achieve quality targets with hands-on supervision.
Committed Production Manager with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping line moving smoothly.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Ricoh Electronics
06.2018 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular audits, achieving a reduction in workplace accidents and incidents.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for ongoing personnel development.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and recommending appropriate solutions for implementation.
Production Supervisor
Toyota Industries
04.2007 - 06.2018
- 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.
- Managed team of 25 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform manufacture of specified products.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular audits, achieving a reduction in workplace accidents and incidents.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for ongoing personnel development.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and recommending appropriate solutions for implementation.
- Managed inventory levels effectively to ensure availability of raw materials and minimize stock discrepancies.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues for prompt resolution, minimizing negative impacts on output rates.
- Collaborated with R&D to pilot new products, seamlessly integrating innovations into production lines.
- Managed daily production schedules to meet challenging deadlines, adjusting workflows as necessary.
Production Supervisor
Zep Manufacturing
08.1996 - 07.2006
- Managed team of 15 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular audits, achieving a reduction in workplace accidents and incidents.
- Reduced equipment downtime by implementing preventive maintenance programs and timely repairs.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues for prompt resolution, minimizing negative impacts on output rates.
- Assisted in the implementation of new systems or machinery upgrades for enhanced productivity and cost savings.
- Managed daily production schedules to meet challenging deadlines, adjusting workflows as necessary.
- Conducted performance reviews, identifying areas for development and providing constructive feedback.
- Improved safety standards, conducting regular training sessions and updating safety protocols.
Education
No Degree - Chemistry
Morris Brown College
Atlanta, GASkills
- Production planning
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Production scheduling
- Quality control
- Root-cause analysis
- Project management
- Manufacturing management
- OSHA compliance
- Cross-functional teamwork
- KPI tracking
- Lean manufacturing
- ISO standards
Accomplishments
- Proficiently supervised 12 production lines, oversaw materials inspection, scheduled production and conducted weekly physical inventories.
- Supervised team of 28 staff members.
- Documented and resolved toner yield losses which led to increased toner output.
- Collaborated with team of 20 engineers, production tech, vendors and maintenance support in the development of [Project F]. Toner production line had to be fully converted to run a new toner product for our Japan market.
Timeline
Production Manager
Ricoh Electronics
06.2018 - Current
Production Supervisor
Toyota Industries
04.2007 - 06.2018
Production Supervisor
Zep Manufacturing
08.1996 - 07.2006
No Degree - Chemistry
Morris Brown College
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