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Grand Prairie, Texas, United States

• Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.• Investigated and implemented ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.• Championed quality initiatives and ensure • Managed documentation of training on production procedures, work instruction, and S.O.P’s (standard operating procedures).• Planned, directed, coordinated, and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production scheduled.• Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally. • Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for all departments.• Assigned appropriate manufacturing supervisor, assembler, and operator duties.• Escalated safety and quality issues and initiated remedial actions promptly.• Supervised the production of seats and the materials flow on the production floor, for GM vehicles.• Lead cross functional teams in Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.• Repaired automobiles seats on line with defects to meet quality standards and improve first time clearance percentage.• Supervised groups of up to 200 United Auto Worker employees running an assembly line using SMART and LEAN manufacturing practices.• Implemented Lean and Six Sigma manufacturing into plant, as subject matter expert (SME).• Continuously improving quality metrics, target goals while managing materials and shipping efficiency.• Supported Human Resources with recruitment and selection of full-time and part-time personnel.• Coached and trained employees to improved performance and meet or exceed safety, quality, and production goals.• Coordinated with quality department to investigate identify and implement corrective actions with the production teams.

Grand Prairie, Texas, United States

• Analyzed production data and make recommendations for process improvements.• Monitored production operations and adjust schedules or processes to meet production goals.• Prepared and submitted production reports. • Identified and implement cost-saving measures.• Coordinated with other departments to ensure production goals are met.• Monitored and maintain inventory levels of raw materials and finished products. • Developed and implemented production plans and schedules.• Ensured that production activities comply with all applicable laws and regulations.• Trained and managed production staff. • Accomplished manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations, monitoring, coaching, counseling, disciplining employees, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies and procedures.• Maintained work flow by monitoring steps of the process.• Maintained quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.• Provided manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data.• Maintained safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment and resources.• Accomplished routine result with manpower management.• Management of resources required to achieve best results.

Grand Prairie, Texas, United States

• Conducted routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, finished goods, or stability samples.• Ensured workspace cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.• Reduced machine downtime by 10% and increased overall equipment effectiveness by the development and implementation of preventative maintenance program.• Lead quarterly safety training, and safety initiatives to ensure reduced workplace accidents and the reduction of workers’ compensation claims.• Performed visual inspections of finished products.• Completed documentation needed to support testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms.• Monitored testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols.• Identified quality problems and recommend solutions.• Received and inspected raw materials.• Trained other analysts to perform inspections and gather data.• Supplied quality control data necessary for regulatory submissions.• Wrote or revised standard quality control operating procedures.• Participated in internal assessments and audits as required.• Evaluated analytical methods and procedures to determine how they might be improved.• Prepared or reviewed required method transfer documentation including technical transfer protocols or reports.• Developed and qualified new testing methods.• Evaluated new technologies and methods to make recommendations regarding their use.