*Evaluation of manufacturing process and gives direction as needed. Ensures processes follows appropriate manufacturing procedures*Review product specifications and process. Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications.*Studies production schedules and estimates employee hour requirements. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.*Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality or product.*Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of production departments or work crew.*Evaluates needs and requirements for new products or processes.*Maintains time and production records.*Initiates or suggests plans to motivate employees to achieve work goals.*Interprets and enforces company policies, rules, and safety regulations to supervisors and employees.*Analyzes and resolves work related problems, or assists supervisors in solving work related problems.*Confers with supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.

*Supervise the activities and personnel engaged in manufacturing of products within their assigned department and shift.*Interprets, applies and/ or enforces all company policies, programs, rules, regulations, and safety rules.*Achieves departmental, plant, and corporate goals for safety, quality, and productivity.*Promotes clean, safe work areas throughout the facility by continuously checking for hazardous conditions.*Leads production employees in continuous improvement activities.*Maintains employee morale by portraying a positive image of the company.*Develops, directs, and manages manufacturing personnel and trains them to properly utilize all equipment and tools.*Directs manufacturing personnel to maintain product quality and meet customers’ requirements.*Consistently administers company policies and practices regarding attendance, performance, etc.*Communicates with employees on a regular basis.*Participates in activities such as training and safety programs in order to enhance the overall effectiveness of the work area(s) involved.

* Monitored productivity and product quality* Team development and cross training* Supervised team of 15 employees* First Team Leader hired from outside the company* Developed written policy on personal management* Developed tools for Team Leader group to stream-line work day efforts* Increased team morale to highest on record* Improved safety and team productivity* Implementation of Lean Manufacturing with the facility being the first to achieve this goal* Leader of safety and task improvement projects* Monitored, developed and implemented procedures* Management of change during LEAN manufacturing adoption and implementation* Management of change during plant restructure, reduction and closure

* Monitored productivity and product quality* Direct supervision of three areas of production with 14 employees* Stream-lined key manufacturing area by reprogramming a core machine system. An additional benefit was reduction of operator training and increased quality due to decreased input from operator (computer driven variables rather than operator) * Communication of area requirements and achievements through production meetings, daily planning meetings, monthly reports and annual achievement reports* All aspects of employee development and training* Team development* Project development and planning* Contributor towards unit budget goals* Monitored, developed and implemented procedures* Management of change with re-integration of team to work unit

* Assisted in monitoring productivity and product quality* Team development and individual training* Equipment setup, troubleshooting and maintenance

* Responsible for facility maintenance, security, equipment setup and development* Work planning and scheduling both internally and externally* All ordering of materials and cost evaluation* Project planning, budget analysis and reporting* All aspects of employee development and training* Conducted project meetings and all safety training* Evaluated and transferred all design work into CNC machine code* Developed integrated management database with automated time accounting* Management of change during plant relocation, re-tooling of facility and facility development* Monitored, developed and implemented procedures* Liaison to outside government agencies including OR-OSHA

* Responsible for facility improvements and construction* Liaison with local county agencies regarding facility permits and adherence to codes * All aspects of personnel management and training* Project planning and development* Budget analysis and reporting* Monitored, developed and implemented procedures* Equipment setup, troubleshooting and maintenance

* Direct oversight and development of all production areas* Direct supervision of 4 area leads with up to 150 employees* Monitored and implemented legal requirements within the business* Represented the company to clients as a project manager to understand their unique needs* Managed all aspects of project work flow and staffing needs