• Results-driven Production Manager with 25+ years of experience managing daily operations while driving productivity within fast-paced plants.
• Dynamic leadership skills, key to directing activities of up to 5 Managers and 175+ Associates.
• Recognized for the ability to streamline process improvement initiatives to significantly increase efficiency and boost overall performance.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain utmost quality control and safety regulation compliance.

AGC Automotive, Alabaster, AL 2006-Present

Production Manager (2014-Present)

• Fulfill critical operations management role; successfully direct 5 Supervisors, as well as 175+ associate level employees.
• Successfully oversee 8 encapsulation machines and 3 assembly machines.
• Thoroughly review existing processes to maintain utmost quality control while ensuring adherence to safety regulations.
• Streamline process improvement initiatives to significantly increase efficiency throughout daily operations; reduce labor, overhead and material costs.
• Leverage strong organizational skills to develop annual budgets and forecasts.
• Promote elevated levels of customer satisfaction by solving problems with 5P, 8D and drill deep problem-solving methods.
• Contribute extensively to maintenance of TS16949 quality system.

Production Assistant Manager (2009-2014)

• Utilized excellent operations management capabilities while overseeing daily operations across 6 encapsulation machines and 3 assembly machines.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills; successfully managed 3 Supervisors and 120+ Associates.
• Strategically identified and resolved customer issues; utilized various problem-solving methods, including 5P, 8D and drill deep.
• Fulfilled key position on APQP team; promoted quality control by developing PFMEMAs and control plans.
• Closely monitored team performance; implemented individualized plans to ensure achievement of set production goals.
• Maintained open lines of communication across all business units.

Production Supervisor (2006-2009)

• Spearheaded process improvement initiatives to significantly boost performance and achieve production goals within a fast-paced environment.
• Used excellent leadership skills to manage 40 associates; closely tracked individual performance.
• Maintained quality control, as well as safety regulation compliance throughout all operations.
• Revamped existing processes across 3 teams, leading to a total savings of $400k+.

Kinpak Inc., Montgomery, AL 2004-2006

Department Manager

• Assumed key leadership position, overseeing daily activities of 85+ employees while maintaining quality control throughout all operations.
• Thoroughly reviewed existing processes and maintained strict adherence to safety regulations.
• Conducted in-depth training to boost employee performance.
• Monitored productivity; ensured achievement of production goals.
• Responsible for managing 5 extrusion presses, developing machinery specifications and supplying blow molded containers to filling department.

Previous Positions:

Graham Packaging, Inc., York, PA; Supervisor 2001-2004

Plaxicon, Inc., Delta, OH; Production Manager 1999-2001

Owens Illinois, Constantine, MI; Supervisor 1989-1999

Bachelor of Arts in Education, Olivet College, Olivet, MI