Production manager
Resume examples

Managed plant operation and maintenance of machinery used to manufacture custom components for a variety of industries, including aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and automotive.

• Managed daily operational processes of the production plant.
• Achieved productivity, efficiency, and employee retention goals with individual and team effort.
• Stabilized the workload and ensured appropriate coaching of the design and manufacturing department.
• Created mentoring clips and procedures manual for a good explanation of assembly operations.
• Developed an innovative wage scale focused on knowledge and training of different industrial aspects.
• Launched a new work schedules board to enhance workload monitoring. 
• Initiated a new work schedules board to achieve workload monitoring.
• Monitored department staffing, scheduling, and overtime.

Managed workers, guaranteed quality principles, trained recently added team members, maintained careful focus over production processes and organized planners and events.

• Set daily, weekly, and monthly targets to achieve set goals.
• Coordinated work process by relegating liabilities and planning plans.
• Prepared, instructed, and guided more than 50 workers.
• Guaranteed the protected utilization of hardware and quick support whenever required.
• Checked production yield as per details.
• Submitted execution and progress reports to upper management teams.
• Trained new representatives on the most proficient method to securely utilize hardware and follow techniques.
• Implemented security rules and principles.
• Carried out quality control processes and ensured quality standards.

Directed all plant-related activities, including the safety of the workers and the maintenance of the machinery, and created a secure and risk-free environment.

• Handled plant activities by maintaining quality, profit and loss, workforce, and client relations.
• Achieved revenue, profitability, and compliance of the company.
• Put together teams to finish the given work ahead of the time frame.
• Administered the fundamental 6S to encourage safety and order within the plant.
• Imparted training to recruits and staff related to plant operation.
• Developed work plans, blueprints, budget proposals, and staffing schemes for smooth operation. 
• Commanded proper disposal of toxic wastes and promoted recycling of materials.

Operated collaboration activities between production and quality assurance teams, devised a strategy to meet production deadlines and improved the performance of projects with consistent execution and implementation of schedules and activities.

• Monitored production line to ensure quality assurance.
• Reviewed customer orders before shipment to resolve any issue.
• Prepared reports related to production activities.
• Maintained inventory levels to meet production requirements.
• Complied profitability analysis and production metrics.
• Imparted pieces of training and seminars to production and quality assurance teams.
• Adhered to production guidelines and quality standards.
• Established priorities to implement schedules and plans.
• Delegated duties and responsibilities to staff.

Charged with planning and managing the production processes of an international clothing manufacturing company. Created work and production schedules under the direction and supervision of the production manager. Reviewed supply chain activities from start to finish ensuring quality service.

• Planned, prepared, and implemented production schedules and coordinated with production managers to facilitate workflow.
• Scheduled personnel and equipment, confirmed material supply and demands, and prepared purchase orders.
• Advised management of the status of the work in progress, material availability, and potential production technical issues.
• Coordinated interdepartmental activities regarding purchasing, manufacturing, engineering, inventory control, and quality control.
• Expedited the movement of parts utilizing data of stock transfers, move orders, and requests for shipping orders.

Organized coordination of production supervisors with other divisions to meet growth targets and audited all standards and procedures for adherence.

• Followed proper processes for operation of production lines.
• Guaranteed the highest quality standards for printing and labeling.
• Educated staff on safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinated employees' education and organized capacity training and cross-training of operators based on skill requirements.
• Analyzed workflow issues and resolved them to improve effectiveness and product yields.
• Managed and developed direct and indirect reports.
• Handled all aspects of performance management and delivered constructive and proper feedback.
• Designed and established production monitoring and quality assurance.

Developed records management systems to expedite operational activities that increased productivity and service delivery. Integrated technological, procedural, and departmental changes to align with business goals and initiatives while keeping costs down and maintaining consistent workflow.

• Managed a team of 10 – 12 direct reports in a fast-paced production environment to ensure adherence to the company’s safety and quality requirements.
• Revitalized dormant/stagnant accounts and gained preferred provider status that drove a rapid sales growth of 12% year over year.
• Monitored the production team’s daily and weekly performance, encouraged efficient and error-free work processes, and initiated departmental changes when necessary.
• Increased production by 10% over 3 months, generating higher sales and increasing brand awareness in new markets.
• Inspected and confirmed all production equipment was functional and made repair requests or ordered replacement parts ahead of time.

Oversaw the daily operations of a technology parts manufacturing plant by inspecting and repairing electrical, plumbing, and sanitation issues. Hired and trained production staff, reviewed performance records, machinery quality, and inventory numbers, and coordinated to enforce necessary changes.

• Maintained and improved cost-effective and high-quality department operations resulting in a 10 percent reduction in monthly expenditures.
• Implemented strategies that increased production while maintaining quality standards, shipping standards, and minimizing unnecessary costs.
• Worked cooperatively with cross-functional teams to maintain the company’s standards and professional interactions with outside parties.
• Instituted workplace hiring, training, and mentoring program to ensure staff was properly equipped to be safe and productive.
• Developed processes to track and optimize productivity standards, measure performance, and provide data to ensure a positive return on assets.

Planned, purchased, and expedited the production of auto parts. Ensured production schedules were met and shipments to customers were completed on time and without error. Determined employees’ weekly schedules based on the availability of materials, production, capacity, and customer orders.

• Sourced, negotiated, and coordinated with third-party vendors and interdepartmental teams to facilitate the garment production process.
• Reviewed and followed designers’ instructions, prepared and submitted prototypes, and executed production development.
• Communicated daily with company branches throughout the states to track the development and production of various projects.
• Coordinated with designers, customers, and technical designers to ensure all production requirements such as materials, colors, and trims were accurately met.
• Followed up with vendors to ensure that product samples are executed correctly and ready for client review before starting manufacturing activities.