Ty Redmon Email & Phone Number

United States

Cincinnati, Ohio

Florence, Kentucky

Oversee all aspects of operations for three assembly lines on two shifts in this Kentucky manufacturing facility; provide leadership and direction to a staff of 67 ensuring operational excellence and the highest quality of work in all production phases, from raw components to finished assemblies, to guarantee production needs are met, and end products meet specifications and are in compliance with all OSHA regulations and ISO manufacturing standards. Utilize SAP software applications to manage resources.Responsibilities include production scheduling and supervision, improving operating efficiencies, project and process improvement, production and process timelines, planning and scheduling, quality assurance, machine operations, inventory management, assembly, safety, and personnel management including selection, performance evaluations, discipline and terminations. Shared information through a daily department meeting, solicited feedback on production, safety or policy items. Performed a weekly safety meeting. Project Leader (Kaizan project) – Challenged to improve Lambda assembly line production by 30%. Process: Implemented improved production monitoring techniques, implemented standardized work for operators in the main line, implemented constraint management techniques, material flow racking replaced, implemented 5s techniques. Results: Improved production by 22% without adding any new manpower. The record production run went from 1221pcs to 1407pcs which is over 100% OEE.

Blue Ash, Ohio 45242

Maintained vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints, conducting inspections, repairing engine failures, repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions, replacing parts and components. Verified vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.

Oversee all aspects of operations for six departments at this Cincinnati manufacturing facility; provide leadership and direction to a staff of 25+ ensuring operational excellence and the highest quality of work in all production phases, from raw materials to finished goods, to guarantee production needs are met, and end products meet specifications and are in compliance with all OSHA regulations and ISO manufacturing standards. Utilize SAP software applications to manage resources.Responsibilities include production scheduling and supervision, improving operating efficiencies, project and process improvement, production and process timelines, planning and scheduling, quality assurance, machine operations, inventory management, distribution, assembly, safety, and personnel management including selection, performance evaluations, promotions, merit increases, discipline and terminations. Shared information, solicited feedback, encouraged process ownership, and insisted on mutual support creating a positive work environment and significantly improving internal communication and employee morale. Project Leader (Kaizan project) – Challenged to improve EMCO Machine uptime. Process: Provided tools for quicker changeovers, streamlined receiving process reducing product handling time, and implemented procedure so machine warm-up cycle was completed prior to start of operators shift. Results: Improved machine uptime from 68% to 80% within 6 months. Project Leader – Created and laid out centrally located quality office. Project Leader – Challenged to improve efficiency and product flow. Process: Redesigned equipment layout expediting parts flow through production stages eliminating the need to move product after machining. Results: Improved operator efficiency. Team Member (Kaizan project) – Challenged to improve machine setup downtime for 2000 ton press. Results: Successfully reduced downtime by pre-staging tooling for changeovers.

Provided onsite production supervision to a team of 20 machine operators in the manufacture of automotive parts including engine mounts, vacuum and radiator hoses. Scheduled production team with sensitivity to client deadlines and project requirements to assure production schedules were met; maintained a continuous and adequate supply of materials needed for production; tracked and updated key data to identify and resolve quality, productivity, and safety issues ensuring compliance with all standards.

Ensured proper setup and in-plant delivery of CNC machine tooling for this automotive parts manufacturer. Conducted performance trials and testing for new tooling, tracked performance and presented final test data to management.

ASSISTANT MANAGER – Continuous Improvement, (`03-04); Steel Machining Division, (`02-03)PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR – Assembly Department, (`97-02)Rapidly progressed from Machine Operator through progressively responsible positions to oversee the Machine Shop and Productivity Improvement Group for this Tier One automotive parts supplier; directly supervised two associates and managed 60-90 employees. Initiated review and cost analysis of outsourcing Machine Shop; demonstrated to upper management cost and quality benefits of in-house, three shift operation winning approval for implementation. Established SOPs for lines worked on for ISO9000 certification; introduced performance measures documenting productivity and improvements. Generated annual cost savings of $97,000 – researched alternate lint-free towels and latex gloves and negotiated with vendors. Spearheaded initiative to link Quality Assurance and Final Assembly computers preventing defective parts from being shipped and dramatically improving quality and customer satisfaction. Improved productivity and reduced costs – developed tooling master sheet diagramming all tools, their number, location, and preset settings with illustrations identifying part the tool cut. Early positions included: Technician – Steel Machining Division, (`95-97); Inline Process Inspector – Aluminum Machining Division, (`94-95); Machine Operator, (`94).

Certificate, Machine Technology

Diploma