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North Carolina, United States

Plano, Tx, Us

Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nl

Managed 12 employees responsible for production lines, forklift operations and recycle operations. Ensured compliance to all local policies to achieve all production objectives and provide appropriate feedback to all employees. Developed and maintained effective relations with all company employees at various levels of organization. Prepared and maintained all necessary documentation for quality checks and engineering requirements.  Analyzed staffing requirements and ensured efficient compliance to production schedules and budget for all production processes. Identified and solved equipment and machine issues utilizing appropriate operating standards. Supervised production personnel, prepared effective production schedules, and ensured compliance with all company policies. Worked together with Engineering and Quality teams to ensure quality methods and processes were being in compliance with set protocols.  Managed production plans, processes and daily production schedules to ensure continuous production. Managed and prioritize all production processes and implement all production plans. Worked with maintenance and engineering on preventative maintenance and operator maintenance tasks.  Utilized inventory control measures including daily counts of material usage in the planned schedule.

Assisted with the business transactions for residential, retail and office customers. Provided technical support by maintaining customers’ facilities (carpets and floors).

Auburn Hills, Michigan, Us

Managed 25 employees responsible for three separate production lines.  Selected for a pilot program overseeing entire plant with 6 night shift lines and 3 supervisors. Exceeded production goals on a daily basis. Managed work schedules and assigned specific duties. Trained new employees on standard operating procedures. Supervised several production lines for different automotive suppliers. Analyzed charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.  Conferred with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within and between departments.  Established work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.  Inspected material, products, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.  Demonstrated work and safety procedures to new employees, or assigned employees to experienced workers for training.  Observed work and monitored gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conformed to process standards.  Interpreted specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers. Reviewed financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.  Determined staffing requirements, and interviewed, hired and trained new employees. Implemented departmental policies, goals, and procedures, conferring with management and staff members as necessary.

Shift Coordinator / Manufacturing Supervisor (2007-2009)Upon the announcement of the closing of the facility, was personally requested to stay to assist in the orderly operational shutdown. Coordinated equipment sales and materials disposition, including managing inventory control. Shift Supervisor (2000-2007)Managed production line employees. Due to exceptional performance, was transferred throughout the plant to different departments and different shifts. Team Lead (1998-2000)Promoted to oversee the production line employees, assisting with assignments, training, performance issues and scheduling.Machine Operator (1996-1998)