Josh Quaife
San Pierre
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at BraunAbility, enhancing production efficiency and employee morale through lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. Skilled in operations management and workforce planning, I significantly increased output while fostering a collaborative environment. Expert in problem-solving and mentoring, I align production goals with strategic company objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
BraunAbility
06.2008 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Boosted employee morale by fostering a positive work environment, recognizing exceptional performance, and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Ensured product quality by closely monitoring production processes, conducting regular inspections, and addressing any issues promptly.
- Achieved on-time delivery of finished products through efficient coordination of resources and close monitoring of production progress against deadlines.
- Participated in strategic planning sessions with senior management to identify growth opportunities and align production capabilities with company objectives.
- Improved production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing processes and reducing waste in the workplace.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Spearheaded employee development initiatives by conducting regular performance reviews, setting achievable goals, and providing support for professional growth opportunities.
- Streamlined production workflows for increased throughput and reduced lead times with a focus on continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as engineering, quality assurance, and logistics to troubleshoot problems and implement effective solutions for process improvements.
- Enhanced team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and training to employees on best practices in manufacturing operations.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
Education
High School Diploma -
NJSP High School
North Judson, IN05-2008
Skills
- Manufacturing processes
- Operations management
- Kaizen principles
- Machine operation
- Labor relations
- Workforce planning
- Health and safety
- Standard operating procedures
- 5S methodology
- Productivity improvement
- Production planning
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Value stream mapping
- Continuous improvement
- Training and mentoring
- Manufacturing
- Assembly and production
- Production targets
- Workflow optimization
- Process improvement
- Housekeeping oversight
- Employee leadership
- Performance monitoring
- Problem-solving
- Hiring and training
- Computer skills
Timeline
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
BraunAbility
06.2008 - Current
High School Diploma -
NJSP High School
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