Robert R. Sims
Gladstone
Summary
Experienced production supervisor with over a decade of expertise in machining, manufacturing, 5S, lean principles, and safety protocols. Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes and achieving excellence. Approach challenges with a fresh perspective and proactively provide effective solutions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Gm Motors
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Successfully addressed challenges to uphold efficiency objectives.
- Directed and monitored staff performance to meet established productivity goals.
- Ensured consistent stock by managing inventory effectively.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Maintained operational consistency by promptly solving critical production issues.
Production Manager
UltraTech Aerospace
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Oversaw employee payroll on a weekly basis.
- Realigned tasks and schedules to address evolving deadlines.
- Oversaw daily production processes.
- Enforced adherence to established safety protocols.
- Monitored and ensured adherence to quality control standards.
- Collaborated with engineering, quality and project management teams to enhance processes.
- Maintained team of25 plus employees and2 Supervisors
- Ensured adherence to company policies and procedures
- Maintained scrap cost within company standards.
- Met regularly with President to review SQDC metrics
Manufacturing Manager
Burger and Brown Engineering
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Verified compliance with PPE requirements.
- Performed daily balancing using ERP for hours worked and quantity tracking on work orders.
- Verified accuracy of clock-in and clock-out times for payroll.
- Updated and recorded completed work orders on master production schedule.
- Monitored shipment timelines and ensured adherence to schedules.
- Conducted initial inspections in QA to ensure machines remained operational and tasks stayed on schedule.
- Coordinated outsourcing services to ensure timely return of work orders.
- Distributed materials upon receipt for work orders.
Manufacturing Shift Supervisor
PLYGEM
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Ensure compliance with safety PPE standards during shifts.
- Monitored and inspected product to ensure high quality outcome for customers.
- Delivered comprehensive training programs to ensure employees' success.
- Schedule production to achieve a95% OTD to shipping
- Enhanced efficiency in production processes using lean principles.
- Handled immediate response duties in emergency scenarios.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to minimize machine downtime.
- Verified and updated all payroll records for consistent compliance.
- Ensured employee accountability.
Process Coach
Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant
09.2014 - 07.2020
- Supervised a team of 94 employees in the Trim zone department
- Ensure adherence to quality matrices by monitoring finished products.
- Ensure Safety SPL's are available to employees, both new and existing.
- Closely monitor cycle times through the use of and/on lights
- Updated OIS sheets to ensure accurate part construction.
- Reduced cycle times to meet OLOT objectives consistently.
- Ensured precise tracking of employee hours and attendance.
Production Supervisor / Manager
Civacon/Knappco
04.2012 - 09.2014
- Supervise26 employees –26 on1st shift and12 on2nd shift
- Facilitated comprehensive workplace safety training sessions ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Established TPM/PM schedules for milling, both vertical and horizontal, lathe, and drilling procedures on aluminum parts
- Coordinate production activities for 34 machines, including Mazaks and Okumas.
- Communicated shipment objectives in daily meetings.
- Verified setup sheets and part quality to ensure compliance with ISO standards.
- Oversaw candidate interviews.
- Executed routine Gemba inspections within CNC and Assembly teams.
Education
Diploma -
Nickerson High School
Nickerson, KS05.1989
Skills
- Production scheduling
- Production line management
- Manufacturing
- Excellent attention to detail
- Fast learner
- Lean principles
- Highly dependable
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Gm Motors
01.2024 - 11.2024
Production Manager
UltraTech Aerospace
09.2022 - 07.2023
Manufacturing Manager
Burger and Brown Engineering
09.2021 - 08.2022
Manufacturing Shift Supervisor
PLYGEM
07.2020 - 09.2021
Process Coach
Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant
09.2014 - 07.2020
Production Supervisor / Manager
Civacon/Knappco
04.2012 - 09.2014
Diploma -
Nickerson High School
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