Joshua Smith

Member Board of Directors at Michigan Lean Consortium
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us****@****om
(386) 825-5501
Location
Remus, Michigan, United States, US

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Credentials

  • 30-Hour General Industry Safety and Health - Ag
    ASMARK INSTITUTE, INC.
    Nov, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Electrical Safety / Arc Flash Training
    Cardinal Compliance Consultants, LLC
    Aug, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
    Management and Strategy Institute
    Sep, 2019
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Member Board of Directors
      • Aug 2023 - Present

    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Operational Excellence
      • Jul 2022 - Present

    • Production Manager
      • Jan 2020 - Jul 2022

      -Manage GMO & GMOF crush scheduling and bean tracing for the crush plant-Oversee a workforce of 20+ employees in the soy plant and receiving areas at ZFS-Provide motivation, support, and guidance to all employees-Communicate any problems or obstacles to senior management-Ensure all employees follow industry standard health and safety guidelines-Provide direction and ensure GMPs are being followed to ensure SQF goals are met-Create schedules for employees to ensure optimum staffing levels Show less

    • United States
    • Wholesale Building Materials
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • VP of Operations
      • Sep 2019 - Jan 2020

      -Oversee and manage the operations of two manufacturing facilities with around 90+ employees. (Remus, MI & Johnson City, TN) -Addressing and preventing issues with production or the supply chain, meeting target goals and controlling operational costs-Evaluate operational processes and procedures, and develop strategies and implementation plans to improve and standardize all aspects of operations.-Provide leadership for the overall operating performance of the business.- Consults with all segments of management responsible for policy or action. -Ensures compliance within area of responsibility. -Makes recommendations for improving effectiveness of policies and procedures. Show less

    • Production Manager
      • Oct 2018 - Sep 2019

      -Manage and evaluate resources to ensure maximum productivity and minimal waste-Oversee a workforce of 35+ employees in the Finish and Warehouse departments at US Marble-Communicate any problems or obstacles to senior management-Ensure all employees follow industry standard health and safety guidelines-Provide motivation, support, and guidance to all employees-Establish workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency -Create schedules for employees to ensure optimum staffing levels Show less

    • Lean Manager
      • Jun 2017 - Oct 2018

      -Keeping DMS boards up to date with accurate production tracking data. -Assist coaching production team in 5S and Six Sigma methodology. -Seek out and implement continuous improvement ideas using data driven decision making. -Creating "Standard Work" practices to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.

    • Production Scheduling/CNC Programming
      • Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

      -Compile and organize the daily production schedule. -Working in a fast paced environment, with attention to detail for best productivity on the manufacturing floor.-Using EnRoute, AlphaCam, and AutoCAD to program the CNC's for production.-Using aforementioned CAD software to template vanity tops and shower displays.

Education

  • Ferris State University
    Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Integrative Studies

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