Michael Liddell
Courtland
Summary
Ambitious Production Manager with [Number] years of experience in [Type] environments. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Modine (Heatcraft)
01.2023 - Current
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Championed safety initiatives within the workplace, leading to a significant decrease in accidents and injuries among staff members.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Introduced automation and technological advancements to the production floor, leading to increased efficiency and reduced labor costs.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Spearheaded process improvements that led to reduced cycle times, allowing for increased output without additional manpower or equipment investment.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted developmental plans.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction and retention by developing supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Production Supervisor
Outokumpu Heatcraft
04.2007 - Current
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and recommending appropriate solutions for implementation.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular audits, achieving a reduction in workplace accidents and incidents.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Managed team of 80 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Operations Manager
Luvata ( Heatcraft)
07.2010 - 01.2023
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
- Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Cumputer Technology
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MSBachelor of Science - Buisness
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01-2024
Skills
- Production planning
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Production scheduling
- Continuous improvements
- Team development
- Production optimization
- Health and safety compliance
- Materials management
- Quality inspection
- Root-cause analysis
- Production line management
- Cost reduction
- Production oversight
- Strategic planning
- Manufacturing management
- Performance evaluation
- Cross-functional teamwork
- KPI tracking
- Lean manufacturing
- Business forecasting
- Value stream mapping
- Continuous improvement processes
- Strong leadership
Timeline
Production Manager
Modine (Heatcraft)
01.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
Luvata ( Heatcraft)
07.2010 - 01.2023
Production Supervisor
Outokumpu Heatcraft
04.2007 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Cumputer Technology
Holmes Community College
Bachelor of Science - Buisness
University of Phoenix
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