Description
SUMMARY * U.S. Navy Veteran with a successful track record of managing detailed multiple tasks simultaneously and working well in a fast-paced environment. * Military experience using MRP systems for billing of materials, planning of purchases and tracking to production orders. * Planned, scheduled, coordinated material production start dates, prioritized work-in-process and expedited as needed to meet shipment schedule utilizing MMAS. * Identified problems or bottlenecks in the production processes. * Directly coached, counseled and supervised hourly employees in high volume, low mix manufacturing. * Tracked staff absenteeism and time-keeping. * Ensured the safest working environment possible for staff. * Planned, assigned, and directed production work. * Appraised staff performance including quarterly reviews. * Addressed employee complaints and resolving any problems. * Organized and prioritizing production needs. * Made sure that products are to the highest grade, quality and production standards. * Created an environment that is conducive to teamwork. * Experienced in leading process improvement programs using Lean medical device manufacturing concepts processes to enhance product quality and maximize efficiency. * Identified problems or bottlenecks in the production processes. * Measured and reported defective materials and parts using templates, rulers, or calipers. * Ensuring that inspection records and maintenance reports are filled in accurately and followed correctly. * Clean air lab experience using micrometers, micro binoculars and precision tools to identify defective parts. * Resolved all product non-conformances that occur during the manufacturing process. * Completed all statistical reports and rework in accordance with the production schedule and audits. * Took corrective action to rectify any production shortcomings. * Detail documentation on measurement of soldered manufactured medical device, and electronic products. * Advised Production Managers regarding early and effective deficiency resolution * Created and managed purchase orders and maintained inventory at appropriate levels for all assigned parts. * Worked with Engineers, Accounting, Manufacturing Managers, Quality Control, Document Control and Shipping/receiving to resolve any issues on work orders, purchase orders and bills of material. * Identified excess and obsolete materials and made decisions to scrap or hold for future use. * Communicated reschedule of material deliveries to internal customers in a timely manner. * Worked with purchasing personnel to expedite material shortages. * Structured Bills of Material to ensure MRP integrity and audits. * Analyzed reports to identify and fix discrepancies. * Demonstrated strong customer focus. * Enforce standards with strict safety management instruction that includes SOP compliance codes and federal rules for FDA, USDA, EPA, DOT, OSHA, and ISO standards and guidelines.