William Willey
Charlestown ,IN
Summary
Accomplished Plant Production Manager with a proven track record at POLYWOOD Furniture, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs by implementing lean manufacturing principles and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Skilled in demand forecasting and team building, I've led over 400 employees to exceed production targets while maintaining top-notch safety standards.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Production Manager
POLYWOOD Furniture
05.2014 - 07.2024
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
- Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
- Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
- Established positive relationships with suppliers to obtain timely deliveries of materials and products.
- Implemented useful inventory management and tracking systems to reduce costs and improve operations.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Oversaw daily operations of 500,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
- Managed 3 shifts and 400+ employees
Production Supervisor
Forest River RV
03.2008 - 05.2014
- 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 standards.
- Managed team of 50 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 assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of production data, enabling informed decision-making for process improvements.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and reducing waste.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and recommending appropriate solutions for implementation.
Shift Supervisor
The Papers Inc
03.1995 - 03.2008
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
Education
High School Diploma -
Knightstown High School
Knightstown, IN1992
Skills
- Demand forecasting
- Production Planning
- Manufacturing Processes
- Capacity Planning
- Production Scheduling
- Facility Management
- Workforce Management
- Waste Reduction
- Operational Efficiency
- Industrial safety
- Labor Relations
- Team building and development
- Lean Manufacturing Processes
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Facilities Maintenance
- Project Management
- Cost controls
- Work Delegation
- Training programs
- Scheduling
- Performance Improvements
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Cost Reporting
- Continuous Improvement
- Cost Control
- Compliance understanding
Inventory Control
Timeline
Plant Production Manager
POLYWOOD Furniture
05.2014 - 07.2024
Production Supervisor
Forest River RV
03.2008 - 05.2014
Shift Supervisor
The Papers Inc
03.1995 - 03.2008
High School Diploma -
Knightstown High School
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