Experienced production leader knowledgeable about ISO and API practices and regulatory requirements. Directs and motivates employees to accomplish challenging performance and quality objectives. I have a long and successful history of effectively overseeing Production workers in high-volume production settings as successful Production Foreman/Supervisor. Offering 20 plus years of experience and solid focus on performance optimization. Safety-knowledgeable and adaptable to dynamic operational conditions.
Skills
Optimizing Production targets
Assembly and production
Compliance understanding
Safety and compliance
Operations management
Project Management
Equipment monitoring
Lean Manufacturing
Schedule Management
Quality assurance
Materials management
Inventory oversight
Risk analysis and management
New product introductions strategies
Cost reduction strategies
Work History
Production Supervisor, 08/2008 to 04/2020 Acme Brick Tile & More – Texarkana, TX,
Monitored materials use to identify concerns and keep costs low.
Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production and shipping.
Evaluated team member performance to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
Prepared, calibrated and monitored production machinery to maintain optimal production levels and consistently achieve daily targets.
Set and enforced a Lean approach, significantly increasing worker efficiency and reducing safety incidents.
Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.
Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.
Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issues directly and implementing timely solutions.
Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies.
Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment efficiency, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower.
Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy.
Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
Production Foreman, 02/1999 to 08/2004 Bergaila – Chandler, AZ,
Implemented scheduled maintenance, retooling production status sheets and driving several tasks to achieve scheduling effectiveness.
Supervise and direct all shop activities for 80 + Machinists and Welders.
Address Union issues as they arose in a timely manner.
Implemented knowledge to provide product quality assurance and executed inventory maintenance, optimizing work time.
Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
Evaluated production levels, quality standards and maintenance actions to identify and address operational problems and maintain targets.
Evaluated production schedules and orders to arrange required materials and plan staffing needs.
Oversaw hiring processes for permanent and temporary seasonal staff.
Maximized resource utilization and achieved production targets by managing day-to-day usage of department resources.
Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules and disciplinary action.
Coordinated company projects and programs that supported manufacturing function.
Foreman / Welder / Ironworker, 11/1991 to 02/1999 Industrial Enterprises – City, STATE,
Supervised construction of Compressor Stations, Pump Stations and Electrical Substations
Welding and iron work
Supervised crew of 10.
Interviewed, hired and trained new workers.
Communicated with all stakeholders on job milestones.
Power/Process Plant Operator / Technician IV, 04/1983 to 10/1991 Dakota Gasification Company – City, STATE,
Operated all equipment associated with the refinery process including the operation of TDC 2000 & 3000 control systems.
Equipment operated as follows: Compressors (Steam and Electric driven), Steam Turbines, Fixed Bed Catalyst Reactors, Pumps, Lube Oil Systems, Incinerator, Flare Stacks, Heat Exchangers with level controlled sumps, Coal Handling Sys-Belts, Conveyors, Trippers, Diverter's, Splitters, Slurry Ash Systems, Absorption Towers, and Separators.
Supervision of Railcar loading and unloading.
Certified in Hazwoper
9 years experience in Fire and Rescue Team in refinery setting.
Education
Vocational School Certificate: Power/Process Plant Technology, Expected in Bismarck State College - Bismarck, ND, GPA:
Certifications
Safe Practices of Gas Welding and Cutting Equipment
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