Plant/Production Manager ( Ceramics) Resume Example American Pioneer Pioneer Mfg

PLANT/PRODUCTION MANAGER ( CERAMICS)

Professional Summary

Decisive and effective production manager skilled in leading cross-functional teams to meet customer demands and deadlines.

Manufacturing supervisor successful at exceeding production, revenue and quality standards through effective leadership and cross-training.

Skills

Work History

Plant/Production Manager ( Ceramics), 03/2012 to 02/2016
American Pioneer Pioneer Mfg – New Waterford, 44445, OH

Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.
Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.
Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for all departments.
Verified that all process control parameters were being documented and followed at all times.
Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
Assigned appropriate manufacturing supervisor, assembler and operator duties.
Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the outcome of performance goals to set future targets.
Routinely improved product quality and reduced delivery costs.
Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally.
Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency.
Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime.
Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.
Completed required safety training programs for . ( Forklift , Confined Space Entry , Osha Orientation , Lockout/Tagout .

Irrigation Technician / Mechanic, 07/2002 to 10/2009
Mountaineer Parks Inc – Chester, WV

Responsible for all repairs on Irrigation system including Isuzu diesel pumping station.

Licensed Commercial Pesticide Applicator.

Golf course turf equipment mechanic .

General grounds maintenance.

Caster / Pressure Caster Operator, 01/1991 to 07/2002
Homer Laughlin China Co – Newell, WV

Casted and finished hollow ware ( Fiesta )

Glaze Reclaim ( expierienced in operating clarifier )

Pressure Caster Operator ( some computer skills - programming robots etc )

Licensed forklift operator

Satellite Service Tech., 05/1983 to 07/1991
Ross TV & Satellite Systems – Chester Wv

Dish installation

Receiver programming

Tech service (upgrading , troubleshooting , repairs , etc )

Education

GED: 1978
Oak Glen High School - Chester WV

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