Production Manager Resume
Franklin Park, IllinoiS
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Manufacturing professional with substantial background in production management, development of strategies for achieving organizational goals and objectives, continuous improvement of employees and processes. Demonstrated track record of increased customer shipments while optimizing efficiency. Successful in maximizing productivity by building proactive teams and introducing departmental production and quality standards. Willing to utilize skills, expertise, and commitment to excellence within a progressive organization.
EXPERTISE
Production management Interpersonal communication
Employee leadership and training Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, JIT and Kanban
Project management Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Inventory and Production Control Mfg and Design Eng/ ACAD certified
Quality Assurance ISO 9002 MRP and APICS member
KRONOS Master Scheduling
EDUCATION
- Received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business
- Received an Associate Degree
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Demonstrated top producer; optimized revenue by producing high-volume customer items during storm emergencies by quadrupling output of key products.
- Technically proficient; improved product development and received patent.
- Reduced work in process by three times and a 50% reduction in scrap.
- Observant and quick thinking; able to perform accurately in fast paced environments and quickly comprehend complicated situations to achieve 95% shipment compliance.
- Adaptable and trainable; skilled at succeeding in new, ever-changing environments by learning ACAD, ISO, APICS and Microsoft applications.
- Proven leadership; demonstrated track record of motivating staff to perform at optimal levels of efficiency and profitability. Improved process throughput and reduced labor expense by 50%.
EXPERIENCE
MACLEAN POWER SYSTEMS/ Confidential
Franklin Park, Illinois (1980 to 2009)
MPS, a subsidiary of Maclean-Fogg Company, is an industry leading manufacturer of mechanical and electrical hardware for the power utility industry with annual revenue of $120 million.
Production Manager (1999 to 2009)
Managed all aspects of daily operations and expenses for two high volume departments. Trained and supervised staff of 110 highly skilled hourly and salary employees for three shifts. Purchased all safety/operating supplies and submitted capital requests for equipment and tooling.
- Served as project manager to rearrange equipment into work cells for increased efficiency, improved quality and safety.
- Served as instructor for the implementation of ISO 9002.
- During tenure, sales revenue grew from $25 million to $75 million.
- Managed average monthly expense budget in excess of $600,000.
- Incorporated lean manufacturing techniques to improve on- time shipment and reduced lead times. Served as Production and Inventory control Manager.
- Facilitated product and process changes with Marketing, Design, Quality and Purchasing.
Production and Inventory Control Supervisor (1997 to 1999)
Supervised all aspects of master scheduling, production planning and inventory control scheduling. Credited for reducing WIP, on hand inventory and improved customer delivery performance.
Manufacturing Engineering (1994 to 1997)
Conducted time studies and reorganized equipment layout to improve production flow. Implemented process changes and new processes for improved efficiency and safety. Created and published manufacturing procedures for ISO certification. Liaison between Marketing and Design Engineering for product development changes.
Design Engineering (1988 to 1994)
Designed new products, enhanced and consolidate existing designs for reduced cost and increased efficiency. Performed product failure analysis and implemented corrective action. Received ACAD, drafting certification and invention patent in 1992.
Production and Inventory Control Planner (1980 to 1988)
Developed Master Schedule, utilized capacity planning and JIT to reduce cycle time and improve on time shipment compliance. APICS member. Utilized MRP, planned for every part (PFEP), and established order points to maintain min/ max stocking requirements. Lowered piece part inventory by 20%.