Continuous Improvement Manager

• Oct 2021 - Present

Production Supervisor

• Mar 2021 - Oct 2021

Production Supervisor

• Apr 2019 - Mar 2021

• Supervised a team of 34 employees in Webs and Carbon production • Implemented improvements to increase efficiency and meet internal customer requirements • Monitored quality defects and took corrective action to address root causes • Evaluated employee performance and provided coaching and support for success • Supervised a team of 34 employees in Webs and Carbon production • Implemented improvements to increase efficiency and meet internal customer requirements • Monitored quality defects and took corrective action to address root causes • Evaluated employee performance and provided coaching and support for success

Production Supervisor

• Jun 2018 - Apr 2019

• Managed a team of 43 employees in Cabinet production, including Face Frame assembly and cabinet finishing • Achieved daily production goals and order fulfilment • Analyzed QC data to identify trends and took corrective action to address root causes • Led weekly kaizen meetings to identify and implement process improvements using the PDCA method • Implemented Frontline Management Boards to track hourly production pace and identify and document corrective actions for shortfalls • Managed a team of 43 employees in Cabinet production, including Face Frame assembly and cabinet finishing • Achieved daily production goals and order fulfilment • Analyzed QC data to identify trends and took corrective action to address root causes • Led weekly kaizen meetings to identify and implement process improvements using the PDCA method • Implemented Frontline Management Boards to track hourly production pace and identify and document corrective actions for shortfalls

Production Manager

• Sep 2014 - Feb 2018

• Responsible for 25 employees in mattress and boxspring production. • Quality assurance: Conduct daily quality inspections and take corrective actions to assure quality standards are met. • Developed customized production reports giving employees detailed schedules to follow. • Safety Trainer: Conduct monthly safety meetings on general topics and address any specific hazards identified in our facility • Purchasing and inventory control • Responsible for 25 employees in mattress and boxspring production. • Quality assurance: Conduct daily quality inspections and take corrective actions to assure quality standards are met. • Developed customized production reports giving employees detailed schedules to follow. • Safety Trainer: Conduct monthly safety meetings on general topics and address any specific hazards identified in our facility • Purchasing and inventory control

Plant Manager

• Apr 2013 - Aug 2014

• Managed 15 employees in mattress production, warehouse, and delivery • Responsible for the full scope of plant operation including Purchasing/Receiving, Shipping/Warehouse, Product Development, Maintenance, Dealer Relations, Drafting and enforcing policy, Hiring and training, Process improvement • Managed 15 employees in mattress production, warehouse, and delivery • Responsible for the full scope of plant operation including Purchasing/Receiving, Shipping/Warehouse, Product Development, Maintenance, Dealer Relations, Drafting and enforcing policy, Hiring and training, Process improvement

Production Supervisor

• Jul 2011 - Apr 2013

• Responsible for 20 employees in mattress production. • Assure budget compliance , quality conformance, and schedule fulfillment (On time and complete) • Conduct continuous Improvement projects utilizing lean principles. • Responsible for 20 employees in mattress production. • Assure budget compliance , quality conformance, and schedule fulfillment (On time and complete) • Conduct continuous Improvement projects utilizing lean principles.

Production Manager

• Jul 2010 - Jul 2011

• Responsible for all aspects of first shift production including warehouse, quality control, budget compliance, inventory control, shipping, safety, and training. • Certified forklift trainer • Developed and maintain payroll and attendance files to track and calculate piece work and attendance • Responsible for all aspects of first shift production including warehouse, quality control, budget compliance, inventory control, shipping, safety, and training. • Certified forklift trainer • Developed and maintain payroll and attendance files to track and calculate piece work and attendance

Plant Manager

• 2008 - 2010

* Responsible for all aspects of water bottling operation including purchasing, maintenance, quality, FDA compliance, HACCP Program, project management, budget, inventory control, shipping, safety, and training. * CPO certified, Certified SQF practitioner * Significantly improved national quality score and production efficiency through improved monitoring methods and corrective action planning and execution. * Developed purchasing and inventory management tools to assure proper… Show more * Responsible for all aspects of water bottling operation including purchasing, maintenance, quality, FDA compliance, HACCP Program, project management, budget, inventory control, shipping, safety, and training. * CPO certified, Certified SQF practitioner * Significantly improved national quality score and production efficiency through improved monitoring methods and corrective action planning and execution. * Developed purchasing and inventory management tools to assure proper inventory levels. Show less * Responsible for all aspects of water bottling operation including purchasing, maintenance, quality, FDA compliance, HACCP Program, project management, budget, inventory control, shipping, safety, and training. * CPO certified, Certified SQF practitioner * Significantly improved national quality score and production efficiency through improved monitoring methods and corrective action planning and execution. * Developed purchasing and inventory management tools to assure proper… Show more * Responsible for all aspects of water bottling operation including purchasing, maintenance, quality, FDA compliance, HACCP Program, project management, budget, inventory control, shipping, safety, and training. * CPO certified, Certified SQF practitioner * Significantly improved national quality score and production efficiency through improved monitoring methods and corrective action planning and execution. * Developed purchasing and inventory management tools to assure proper inventory levels. Show less

Plant Manager

• 2007 - 2008

* Responsible for 4 supervisors and 50+ shop floor employees. * Oversaw all aspects of plant operations including Scheduling, Materials Management, Logistics, and Maintenance. * Developed computer tools for production monitoring, scheduling, and purchasing. * Responsible for 4 supervisors and 50+ shop floor employees. * Oversaw all aspects of plant operations including Scheduling, Materials Management, Logistics, and Maintenance. * Developed computer tools for production monitoring, scheduling, and purchasing.

Production Manager

• 1999 - 2007

* Responsible for management of 3 – 5 supervisors and 50 – 65 shop floor employees. * Responsible for 3 mechanics and the maintenance budget. * Implemented and managed national quality program during the absence of a Quality Manager. * Co-wrote quality tracking spreadsheets which were implemented company-wide in 17 plants. * Wrote purchasing program to streamline daily ordering of raw materials. This program was adopted by National Purchasing and became the Mandatory Best Practice… Show more * Responsible for management of 3 – 5 supervisors and 50 – 65 shop floor employees. * Responsible for 3 mechanics and the maintenance budget. * Implemented and managed national quality program during the absence of a Quality Manager. * Co-wrote quality tracking spreadsheets which were implemented company-wide in 17 plants. * Wrote purchasing program to streamline daily ordering of raw materials. This program was adopted by National Purchasing and became the Mandatory Best Practice company wide. Show less * Responsible for management of 3 – 5 supervisors and 50 – 65 shop floor employees. * Responsible for 3 mechanics and the maintenance budget. * Implemented and managed national quality program during the absence of a Quality Manager. * Co-wrote quality tracking spreadsheets which were implemented company-wide in 17 plants. * Wrote purchasing program to streamline daily ordering of raw materials. This program was adopted by National Purchasing and became the Mandatory Best Practice… Show more * Responsible for management of 3 – 5 supervisors and 50 – 65 shop floor employees. * Responsible for 3 mechanics and the maintenance budget. * Implemented and managed national quality program during the absence of a Quality Manager. * Co-wrote quality tracking spreadsheets which were implemented company-wide in 17 plants. * Wrote purchasing program to streamline daily ordering of raw materials. This program was adopted by National Purchasing and became the Mandatory Best Practice company wide. Show less

Production Supervisor

• 1991 - 1999

* Supervised 20 – 30 production employees * Spearheaded quality initiative implementing corrective actions throughout the factory. * Assisted “troubled” plants in other parts of the country to help improve quality and production problems. * Supervised 20 – 30 production employees * Spearheaded quality initiative implementing corrective actions throughout the factory. * Assisted “troubled” plants in other parts of the country to help improve quality and production problems.

Production Foreman

• 1990 - 1991

Instrumental participant in the start-up process from ground level to fully functional operation. Responsible for all aspects of production with a crew of 10 - 12 Wrote production schedule and tracked pieces to ensure loads were complete. Instrumental participant in the start-up process from ground level to fully functional operation. Responsible for all aspects of production with a crew of 10 - 12 Wrote production schedule and tracked pieces to ensure loads were complete.

Combat Engineer

• Jun 1983 - May 1987

6th Engineer Support Battalion - Heavy Equipment Operator 6th Engineer Support Battalion - Heavy Equipment Operator