Temporary Production Supervisor through Kelly Services. Supervised the Converting and Sealing Paperboard lines. SQF plant with level 2 certification. Stop - safety program. SAP - data entry and reporting. Kronos - time keeping records.

Assisted in managing the Quality Inspection function. Focus included regulatory compliance, product quality, process quality, incoming quality, department safety, productivity and management of costs. Established, maintained and reported on metrics. • Processed nonconformances by evaluating product and determining disposition of that product: scrap, re-work, return. Worked with Planners/ Purchasers to reach out to suppliers for Corrective Actions on repetitive issues.• Monitored product in quarantine cage. Evaluated reasons, quantity, and dollar amounts. Updated tracking charts presented in monthly business review meetings.• Developed inspection and test requirements to ensure specifications were met. • Created and updated inspection tickets for incoming products.• Graded and monitored department 5S progress. Reported grading scores to the 5S coordinator for the company’s 5S newspaper. Scores improved from a rating of 40 to 92 over a four month period. • Trained and developed new and existing employees on various quality documents and in areas including safety, quality and quality inspection equipment.• Obtained ASQ Certified Calibration Technician certification.

Performed quality based receiving inspection. Ensured consistent compliance to all company and department policies and procedures. Responded to customer complaints and internal corrective actions as needed.• Inspected items for Service Parts and The Aftermarket Group totaling 10 to 35 items daily.• Verified that incoming parts match the prints, products assembled in house were made to prints and that correct parts were being shipped out.• Identified nonconforming products and communicated needed resolutions to materials dept.

Trained and developed employees in areas including safety, productivity and quality. Filled in for employees as needed. Pulled part orders for multiple product lines. Completed paperwork to ship customer orders.• Filled stock replenishment orders on time or early with 98% efficiency.• Scheduled parts from support departments via inner company inventory control systems.• Performed assembly of simple to complex parts according to print.• Backed up associates on docks in shipping of orders and receiving of parts to cover vacations, call offs and extra high volume days.

Supervised the woodshop and hand rim coating departments.• Created layout of floor plans for equipment and material flow, maximizing efficiency.• Trained department and temporary associates on production processes and procedures.• Researched and implemented use of new equipment to increase productivity and reduce cost.• Ordered production parts from support departments to insure Just In Time (JIT) material flow.• Scheduled associate daily work based on customer orders and set stocking levels.• Performed troubleshooting of orders with customer service reps to insure customer satisfaction.• Ordered department supplies from 12 outside vendors and multiple internet sites.• Maintained and assured accuracy of associate time and attendance records.• Monitored and reported low inventory levels and part outages to six department planners.• Observed associate productivity levels to help insure on time delivery of product.• Collaborated with engineers in the development of new products. Made cut templates for wood inserts in van seat and back. Tested new coatings for hand rims.

Supervised the daily operations for both assembly and fabrication departments, including scheduling production and monitoring department budget.• Trained, developed, mentored and engaged up to 45 hourly associates on multiple shifts.• Recommended and implemented process, quality, cost and operating improvements. • Interviewed and onboarded new associates.• Managed performance including conducting annual evaluations and addressing performance issues to be corrected.• Prepared weekly payroll for associates.• Ensured safe and clean work environment.• Maintained ISO 9001 compliance.

I am a highly motivated Business Professional with diverse experience in a fast pace production environment. I am currently seeking my next opportunity and can be reached at: jonrader8@gmail.com