Operations Manager

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Candidate No.
3824637

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 3824637

MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR | AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTION | LEAN CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Core Expertise

  • Supervising teams of approximately 80 employees in automated body-weld and multi-line automotive production.
  • Managing safety, quality, productivity, manpower allocation, and payroll accuracy across shift operations.
  • Leading root-cause analyses using 5 Whys and 8-step problem solving for corrective actions.
  • Delivering Lean continuous improvement projects that reduced scrap costs and improved line efficiency.
  • Proficient in ERP-driven production monitoring and downtime response within automated, robotic environments.

Project Background

  • Implemented pick-light system modifications to reduce operator movement, decrease downtime, and increase efficiency.
  • Led multi-month scrap-reduction project including research, data analysis, formal presentation, and process implementation.
  • Coordinated shift startup activities with team leaders, ensuring manpower positioning and resolving prior-shift issues.
  • Monitored production targets, downtime, and output using Oracle and Plex ERP systems for real-time decision making.
  • Cross-trained across injection molding, vacuum forming, and door-line operations to maintain flexible staffing.

Key Skills

  • Oracle | Plex ERP | Production monitoring
  • Lean continuous improvement | 5 Whys | 8-step problem solving
  • Injection molding | Vacuum forming | Assembly line operations
  • Supervisory leadership | Team development | Shift coordination
  • Safety & quality compliance | Corrective action | Root-cause analysis
  • Downtime response | Productivity optimization | Manpower allocation
  • Robotics & automated manufacturing environments

Education

  • A.S., Associate of Science — Richard Bland College
  • Honors Advanced Diploma — Western Branch High School

Why Interview this Candidate?

Seasoned manufacturing supervisor with hands-on leadership of large shop-floor teams and direct Lean project experience that delivered measurable scrap and downtime reductions. Proven ability to run shift-level operations using Oracle and Plex ERP for real-time decisions, while coaching teams through corrective actions. Ready to step into broader operations leadership and drive plant-level improvements and accountability.

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