William Cruz
Wheeling,IL
Summary
Performance-oriented manufacturing professional with demonstrated skills in enhancing workflows and resource utilization to achieve demanding production targets. Hardworking leader and analytical problem-solver with conscientious approach to tackling operations issues. Decisive leader and collaborative team-builder with good planning and multitasking abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Midland Manufacturing, Part Of OPW, A Dover Compan
Skokie, IL
07.2018 - Current
- Increased revenue from 49 Mil to 67 Mil in 2 years (27%).
- Efficiency improvements 46-54%
- Value stream design. Reduced lead time for our highest revenue product family from 45 days to 10 days.
- Kaizen events. Led 2 kaizen events. 1 won our Kaizen Engine Award for our parent company, OPW. Currently in the running for the top 17 Kaizen events out of 600 submissions.
- Implemented tiered accountability process, to better improve escalation and resolve employee issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of 15 production associates, overseeing effective production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Production Process Assembly Team Lead
Midland Manufacturing, Part Of OPW, A Dover Compan
Skokie, IL
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Set up daily schedules for assembly cells.
- Make sure each assembly cells have the correct parts for assembly.
- Acknowledge what assemblies are able to ship or not able ship and let Customer Service and the Planning supervisor know.
- Collaborated with team members to promptly complete tasks and maintain consistent workflows.
Assembler
Midland Manufacturing, Part Of OPW, A Dover Compan
Skokie, IL
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Completed assemblies using hand and power tools with minimal supervision.
- Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas Kelly High School
Chicago, IL07.2007
Skills
- A3 problem solving
- FAST problem solving
- Dover Fluids foundation of Leadership
- Continuous Improvement
- Quality Control
- Regulatory compliance
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Midland Manufacturing, Part Of OPW, A Dover Compan
07.2018 - Current
Production Process Assembly Team Lead
Midland Manufacturing, Part Of OPW, A Dover Compan
09.2016 - 06.2018
Assembler
Midland Manufacturing, Part Of OPW, A Dover Compan
05.2015 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Thomas Kelly High School