Operations Supervisor/Manager (221036) Bachelors, Lean, Six Sigma, Robotics / CNC, Welding, Forging, Extrusion, Heat Treat, Stamping / Automotive, Areospace, Chemicals / Cleveland OH Area
Battle-tested Operations Supervisor with a proven ability to lead large manufacturing teams, optimize production flow, and reduce waste across automotive, aerospace, chemical, and metal fabrication industries. He has a Bachelors in Operational Management, has multiple industry certifications and is a US Army veteran. His operations experience includes Machining, Blending, Welding, Heat Treat, Forging, Extrusion, and Stamping, operations. Whether it’s launching Lean initiatives, improving safety compliance, or hitting aggressive delivery targets, he gets it done. His background combines U.S. Army discipline, floor-level production expertise, and cross-functional coordination to drive continuous improvement and bottom-line results. This versatile Game Changer is an operations leader who brings structure, urgency, and efficiency to your floor. You want results….he delivers! If you’re looking for someone to lead teams, streamline production, and deliver results, here is your guy! He was recently caught up in a layoff and is actively looking for a new challenge in the Cleveland OH area. His notable experience includes:
• Led 3 plant departments at Agrati, overseeing 37+ union operators across forging, welding, and rolling—cut costs, boosted throughput, and drove cross-departmental lean transformations.
• Boosted efficiency by 12% at United Tube through daily team leadership, downtime reduction, and lean process improvements.
• Army veteran with natural leadership presence—trained to perform under pressure, lead teams, and maintain discipline in high-stakes environments.
• Multi-industry operations expertise including CNC machining, robotic trimming, stamping, heat treat, extrusion, and batch blending.
• Certified in Lean Manufacturing, Fanuc Robotics, Six Sigma (Green & Black Belt), and OSHA/ISO compliance—hands-on with ERP/MRP systems, SAP, and MES.
• Track record of zero OSHA-recordable incidents, reduction in scrap, and measurable labor cost control.
• Skilled in plant metrics, performance reporting, audits, and team development—strong communicator who holds staff accountable while building a culture of continuous improvement.
• Led a team of 20+ operators and technicians, implementing lean manufacturing practices that improved overall efficiency by 12%.
• Implemented 5S and lean principles on the production floor, enhancing workplace organization and increasing throughput by 10%.
• Heat Treat supervisor leading a team of 20.
• Utilized SAP and manufacturing execution systems (MES) to monitor KPIs, track job progress, and generate performance reports for senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement processes by utilizing World Class/Lean Manufacturing techniques to improve productivity while reducing costs in manufacturing/ assembly areas. (20%)
• Coach, lead, and develop site operations leaders (s) and their staff to identify, understand, and implement lean manufacturing best practices to achieve World Class levels of performance. (20%)
• Identify and realize cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities, as well as advanced process improvements, for both fixed and variable costs (15%)
• Effective decision making related to the utilization of resources, management of investment plans (CAPEX) and optimization of manufacturing footprint to achieve business objectives. (15%)
• Perform duties such as CNC Machining, Grinding, Welding, Stamping, Heat Treatment, or Assembly operations.
• Direct and oversee the daily operations of 10+ employees while streamlining processes and efficiencies of time management on a final assembly line.
• Performed changeovers, tool adjustments, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime and maintain continuous production flow.
• High Volume CNC Machining Operations
• Establishing Production Sequences
• Manufacturing Operations
• Cell Manufacturing Operations
• Batch Manufacturing Operations
• Blending Operations – Agrati, Howmet
• Welding Operations – Agrati, United Tube,
• Assembly Operations
• Forging Operations – Agrati
• Extrusion Operations -United Tube
• Heat Treat Operations – Howmet
• Metal Finishing Operations
• Robotic Trimming Operations
• Stamping Operations – Schlaeffler
• Pressing Operations
• Shipping / Receiving Operations
• Automotive / Component Manufacturing
• Aerospace / Component Manufacturing
• Chemical Manufacturing
• Equipment Parts / Component Manufacturing
• Military Equipment Manufacturing
• Fabricated Metal and Machinery Manufacturing
• High Volume Manufacturing
• BOMs
• Budget Development
• Creating SOPs
• Calculating Production / Labor/ Material Costs
• Continuous Improvement Projects
• Process Optimization
• Process Troubleshooting
• Data Collection / Analysis
• Creating/Implementing Operations Metrics
• Using Visual Systems
• Running Operations on Metrics
• Demand Planning
• Inventory Staging
• Driving Cost Reduction
• Ensuring Optimal Inventory
• WIP Inventory Management
• Managing Safety Stock
• Meeting Manufacturing Delivery Targets
• Increasing Production Capacity
• Reducing Scrap
• Holding Kaizen Events
• Holding Kanban Events
• 5S / 6S Methods
• Implementing Lean into Manufacturing
• Production Layouts
• Prioritizing Jobs
• Holding Staff Accountable
• Production Planning
• Preparing Production Schedules
• Controlling Labor Costs
• Scheduling Materials / Labor
• ERP Systems / MRP Systems
• FIFO Systems
• Improving Manufacturing Processes
• OSHA Regulations
• ISO 9001
• Root Cause Analysis
• Maintaining Production Paperwork
• Value Stream Mapping
• Managing Multiple Projects
• Measuring Forecast Accuracy
• Order Status Reports
• Plant Visual Systems
• Plant Maintenance
• Resolving Production Bottlenecks / Problems
• P&L Responsibility
• Giving Performance Reviews
• Process Safety Management
• SAP Usage
• Training Development
• Logistics Management
• Providing Technical Support
• Team Leadership
EDUCATION
• Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Operational Management American InterContinental University – Schaumburg, IL 01/2022
CERTIFICATIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS
• Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt training certificate from LinkedIn
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement (SMED, Gemba)
• Fanuc Robotics Certification (J2P0305)
• Pneumatics and Hydraulics Certification
• Fundamentals of Electricity & Sensors
• Forklift & Crown Lift Certified
• Quality Certification Americas
• First Aid & CPR Certified
• U.S. Army Service Medal & Global War on Terrorism Medal