Dedicated Production Manager eager to contribute significant background in safety and lean manufacturing toward supporting a progressive employer in optimizing bottom-line performance.

 

 

         Proven achievements in applying Lean strategies to achieve measurable process improvements and cost savings.

         Appreciated for strong communication skills, team-building capabilities, a solid work ethic, and keen attention to quality and accuracy.    

         Reputation for impressive initiative, establishing a cooperative climate across multiple departments, and identifying opportunities which will result in long-term benefits for the employer.

         Considerable personnel management experience inclusive of hiring, training, managing and directing top-performing employees.   

         Advanced skills in enforcing safety compliance, establishing and managing vendor relations, and achieving stringent customer service standards.

         Successful experience in production scheduling, shipping and receiving, material handling, logistics, raw materials procurement, and inventory control.   

         Harness inherent enthusiasm and energy to motivate teams, resolve conflicts, elevate morale, and steer personnel to achieve productivity excellence.  

         Computer skills include Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).

 

 

Quad Graphics, Lomira, WI; Hartford, WI; Pewaukee, WI, 1981 to Present

Plant Lean Enterprise Manager         (2009 to Present)

         Handpicked based on proven expertise in continuous improvement to serve as Lean Leader for plant s Finishing and CR\T (Chemical Research\Technology) operations.

         Contribute to company revenue growth and profitability by indentifying business opportunities and fostering strategic partnerships. 

         Perform extensive data analysis, assemble task teams, and conduct root cause analysis to drive ideas forward and overcome barriers to progress.

         Streamlined daily operations by standardizing policies and procedures and resourcefully devising accountability systems. 

• Facilitate staff meetings monthly to explore issues, resolve problems, follow-up on action plans, and perform crucial goal setting.

 

Lean Enterprise / Safety Manager         (2008 to 2009)

• As CR/T s Lean Advocate, drive full spectrum of lean initiatives encompassing Kaizen, SMED (single minute exchange of dies), value stream mapping, and basic Lean overview training. 
• Administered safety initiatives, activities, and meetings as corporate-wide Safety Advocate.
• Assisted Safety Coordinators in facilitating employee training and relied upon to ensure timely completion and submission of safety-related documentation.

         Played a pivotal role in supporting incident/near miss investigations.

         Reviewed Lean Dashboards daily to identify and/or respond to safety/lean concerns.

         Supported, supervised and meticulously documented new hire/transfer employee orientations.

 

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Professional Experience (Quad Graphics) continued

 

Production Manager         (1997 to 2008)

         Spearheaded daily production operations while overseeing employee relations and human resources functions such as hiring, discipline/terminations, performance evaluations, training, and recognition.

         Merged exemplary problem solving and team-building expertise to achieve and sustain exceptional employee retention rate.

         As facility s Safety Advocate, led team to achieve 92% in recent safety audit. 

         In concurrent role as Hazardous Waste Coordinator, recognized in 2004 during unannounced visit by Department of Natural Resources as a model in the industry, worthy of an award.

         Coordinated logistics of shipping/receiving activities and supported supply chain management by negotiating pricing for raw materials.

         Participated in planning and implementing Lean initiatives to reduce waste, streamline production flow, eliminate redundancy, and optimize output and profitability.  

 

Supervisor C Varnish Manufacturing          (1996 to 1997)

• Directed, supervised and coached departmental team leaders, consistently emphasizing attention to quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Championed enhancement initiative for existing varnish manufacturing process and automated several functions to significantly expedite production.
• Exhibited remarkable versatility in overseeing boiler room issues and operations.
• Ordered and purchased raw materials for manufacturing varnish in adherence to budget parameters.

 

Extrusion Operator        (1995 to 1996)

• Pioneered development of "continuous process" for varnish manufacturing, resulting in ability to produce over 20 million pounds annually.

 

Prior Roles:

 

Team Leader C Ink Division      (1987 to 1995)

Ink Technician                         (1983 to 1987)

Second Pressman                    (1981 to 1983)

 

 

Lean Lead Certificate, Milwaukee School of Engineering, 2008 

 

Summary of Additional Training:

 

Ø  Hazardous Waste Coordinator

Ø  Forklift Certificate

Ø  Root Cause Analysis

Ø  Environmental Awareness for Managers

Ø  Basic Ergonomics for Managers

Ø  Evacuation Training

Ø  Incident Reporting

Ø  Adult CPR with AED

Ø  Standard First Aid with AED

Ø  Employee Management

Ø  Project Management

Ø  Hazardous Waste Handling

Ø  Universal Waste Handling

Ø  Coaching Team Performance

Ø  Situational Leadership

Ø  Managing Diversity