Experience

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  Graphic Packaging International,

  • Manufacturing Associate Manager

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  Polar Beverages

  • United States
  • Food & Beverages
  • 500 - 600 Employee

  • Production Manager

    • Oct 2023 - Present

    Hiring ManagerLiaise with other managers to formulate objectives and understand requirementsOrganize workflow to meet specifications and deadlinesMonitoring the performance of workers, providing feedback, and coaching them to improve their performanceSupervise and evaluate performance of production personnel (quality inspectors, workers etc.)Determine amount of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials etc.)Ensure output meets quality standardsReport to upper management Monitoring the safety of workers to ensure that they follow standard safety protocolsTraining new employees on processes and policies to ensure effective operationsKnowledgeable of Safe, Quality, Foods (SQF)

  • Process Supervisor

    • Dec 2022 - Oct 2023

    Hiring ManagerCoordinating with other departments to ensure that production schedules are metMonitoring the performance of workers, providing feedback, and coaching them to improve their performanceWorking with engineers to improve manufacturing processes and designing new onesMonitoring the safety of workers to ensure that they follow standard safety protocolsTraining new employees on processes and policies to ensure effective operationsMonitoring and improving production quality by observing machinery or talking with workers or supervisorsOverseeing maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment to ensure efficient operationKeeping records of production rates and quality control issues, as well as employee attendance recordsMaintaining inventory levels using computerized systems to track materials used, equipment breakdowns, and other factors

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  Wilsonart

  • United States
  • Wholesale Building Materials
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Area Manager

    • 2019 - 2022

    Responsible for three departmental production operations Supervised 90 employees to ensure optimal productivity. Developed and enhanced processes on a regular basis to ensure compliance with the organization’s safety and operational protocols Implemented new processes and procedures tactfully and passionately Mentored team members to develop leadership talent, enable succession planning, and position high-potential employees for promotions and professional growth Defined performance metrics and installed hour-by-hour boards with visual performance data to enable real-time adjustments in resource allocation, resulting in 10% decrease in overtime Created live data tracker to manage performance, evaluate root causes of downtime, and identify areas for improvement. Developed written departmental policies and procedures Ability to communicate with external vendors to ensure compliance with company standards and procedures Developed monthly reports and charts to analysis cost out data, productivity performance and yield loss/gains

  • Supervisor, Plate Plant Manufacturing

    • 2011 - 2019

    Acted as facility supervisor, overseeing 12 machine operators, nine coating specialists, and two team leads in manufacture and repair of stainless-steel textured plates for use in production of high-pressure laminate finishes. Managed production targets, inbound receiving, distribution, budgeting, and expenditures for raw materials, supplies, inventory, and labor. Delivered $650K in cost savings by deploying 5S principles to decrease waste and improve yields and defined processes, increasing capacity by up to 50% and driving 30% reduction in changeover time. Sourced new vendors for chrome stripping products and negotiated 75% cost reduction, saving $900K annually. Delivered $200K in cost savings while cutting turnaround time in half through improved repair processes. Redesigned glass bead gun mounts to create uniform setup and achieved 50% downtime reduction. Provided leadership to advance departmental safety by providing training and awareness initiatives to meet company’s EHS standards, resulting in ten years without recordable or lost-time accident.

  • Supervisor, Specialty Products

    • 2008 - 2011

    Led offsite plant manufacturing and distribution operations for specialty products. Introduced Lean manufacturing practices to streamline processes, reduce costs, and optimize management of materials, labor, and equipment.

  • Supervisor, Flooring Plant

    • 1998 - 2008

    Led manufacturing and distribution operations at flooring plant and reviewed pricing for product shipments in North America to achieve the best competitive pricing.

  • Production Line Specialist

    • 1993 - 1998

    Gained hands-on manufacturing experience, focusing on quality and compliance in parts production.

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  US Army

  • Fort Hood, Texas

  • E4P Specialist

    • 1987 - 1990
    • Fort Hood, Texas

    Troubleshot, repaired, and maintained M-1 turrets on Abrams battle tanks. Participated in ongoing training and compliance activities. Leveraged specialized knowledge to act as subject matter expert within organization. Honorable Discharge.