Production Manager Resume Melrose Park, IL - Hire IT People

OBJECTIVE

To secure a challenging position in a manufacturing environment as an experienced, versatile manager utilizing my successful track record in manufacturing operations, research and development, methods improvements and product rollout.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 25 years of progressive and successful experience in a manufacturing environment; eliminating waste while enhancing quality and productivity.
Areas of expertise include: Manufacturing mechanical products; Quality Control; Personnel: training, scheduling and supervision; Purchasing: Customer Service.
Proven skills in organization and leadership of projects that result in cost reduction, methods improvements and better utilization of assets.
Extensive experience in diagnosing operational problems and developing workable solutions in productivity, quality control, personnel absenteeism, corporate and line audit problems.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Confidential, Melrose Park, IL 12/07-12/08
Production Manager

Supervision of 75 employees and 3 supervisors while overseeing fabrication, powder coating and packaging departments.
Production of product increased 17% by utilizing lean manufacturing processes and techniques.
Decreased Workman’s Compensation Claims by 6% through the utilization of ergonomic tooling.
Enhanced departmental communication within sales and customer service to identify and produce customized products.
Initiated and reviewed manufacturing schedule. Implemented any necessary changes to scheduled.
Responsible for customer communication and ensuring delivery and satisfaction of products as scheduled.
Ordering of necessary tooling and supplies from outside vendors.

Confidential, Elgin, IL 9/00 - 8//07
Manufacturing Supervisor

Supervision of 46 union employees in the various areas of production including standard and customer driven production lines, welding, punch press and brake press departments.
Assisted in the development of a process to increase communication of internal departments in order to reduce schedule changes.
Developed a Preventative Maintenance Program for internal machines which reduced down time by 3%.
Project Management involving the installation of new equipment and the relocation of existing equipment.
Facility maintenance of external building ; including grounds keeping, alarm system, grounds safety,
Forecasting of materials needed for production schedules while meeting company metrics.

Confidential, Naperville, IL 9/92 - 9-00
Assistant to the Vice President of Research and Development

Developed prototypes to expand graphic arts equipment used for in-house production runs.
Generated processes and designed tooling to fabricate parts and assemblies to maximize profitability.
Re-designed products to reduce cost and improve manufacturability and quality.
Provided estimates of labor hours, tooling cost and material usage for new machinery to the Design Engineering, Marketing, Accounting and Purchasing Departments.

Confidential, Elk Grove Village, IL 4/83 - 9/92
Supervisor, Machine Shop

Accountable for efficient and cost effective operations that produced the highest quality according to design specifications.
Supervised materials procurement and provided production with tooling that allowed for efficient fabrication and assembly.
Supervised and scheduled work assignments for CNC Programmer, Engine Lathe Machinist, CNC Operator and Saw Department employee.
Implemented assembly procedures for production efficiency.
Repaired and rebuilt in-house equipment which included film extruders, slitters, dies and pouch machines.
Developed and produced machine parts for laminating equipment.
Dealt with outside vendors, purchased bearings, sprockets and other materials.

Confidential, Franklin Park, IL 4/81 - 12/82
Machinist
Utilized vertical mills, lathes, radial arm drill, broaching machine in the manufacturing process.

Confidential, Elk Grove Village, IL 12/78 - 4/81
Apprentice Machinist

EDUCATION

Confidential: Introduction to Computer Aided Design, Introduction to Computer Aided Manufacturing, Introduction to Auto-CAD
Additional education courses including ISO 2001 Certification, Excel 1 & 2, ISO Internal Audit Certification, Product and Safety Certification, Lock Out/Tag Out Certification, Management Communication seminars.

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