QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Dedicated, seasoned and results-driven professional with comprehensive years of

increasingly responsible experience in material handling, planning, logistics an
d management. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Exempl
ifies leadership qualities and professionalism backed by a consistent verifiable
record of achievements. Proficient in staff management, motivation and training
. Able to maximize staff productivity and performance. Extensive engagements wit
h employees, supervisors and vendors for business growth and expansion. Proven t
rack record of empowering and leading the team to realize the best individual po
tential. Background includes working in two different divisions within one compa
ny with consistent promotions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY, YORK, PA
Production Supervisor 2000-Present
Assume mainly responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations, including, b
ut not limited to, overall metalwork and paint shop duties particularly in motor
cycle production. Paint tanks and fenders of motorcycle; assist in handling e-co
at load, paint lines and finesse areas as well as clear powder coat lines; and t
roubleshoot encountered problems in each area. Manage weekly maintenance functio
ns within the paint shops, including cleaning the ovens and cookout in the phosp
hate wash areas as well as ordering replacement filters. Oversee the finesse are
a and control the stripe and decal application manually or by using robots; ensu
re quality of parts to be buffed and inspected for the assembly. Provide support
in the installation and troubleshooting of the frame conveyer to ensure timely
delivery of frame to the assembly line.
Worked in chrome plating area and supervised the fabrication of heat shields fo
r the chrome platter.
Proactively cooperated with the Press Department; facilitated overall activitie
s associated in pressing out metal heat shields to be laser cut, welded and han
d-polished prior to advancement to the platting process.
Initially hired as a polish supervisor tasked to manage the Polish Department i
n preparing gas tanks and fenders for the paint process.
Led and supervised a staff of more than 65 people; arranged work schedules to s
upply the paint shop with the right mix of product.
FRANKE HOME PRODUCTS, RUSTON, LA
Production Supervisor 1998-2000
Rendered astute oversight to the execution of overall functions associated in ma
nufacturing stainless steel sinks. Proactively supervised all departments, from
the department accountable for cutting the stainless steel down to the Press and
Polish departments. Administered pressing out and trimming of bowls, washing th
e draw lube off thru washers and preparing the product for polishing.
Elevated productivity by 20% through reprogramming the polish cycle of the poli
shing machines.
Initiated a new line of polished sinks for the company.
Administered the entire weld shop and pack line within the Polish Department; i
nitiated the utilization of a water DAF unit that reclaimed oil from the washer
water and reused oil in polishing stainless steel bowls.
Ordered all rubber wheels for the whole plant and regulated R&D for utilization
of water soluble oil; held liable for allocating $3 million to execute metal po
lishing belts into the whole factory.
EARLIER CAREER
WILLAMETTE INDUSTRIES INC., ARCADIA, LA
Saw Line Operator
TEMPLE-INLAND FOOD SERVICE CORP., FARMERVILLE, LA
Supervisor
UNR HOME PRODUCTS, RUSTON, LA
Assistant Plant Superintendent
UNR HOME PRODUCTS, PARIS, IL
Floor Worker
EDUCATION
PENN STATE YORK, YORK, PA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management, 2008
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Attended various training, including:
Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Control, Industrial First Aid, Red Cross First Ai
d/CPR Training, Confined Space Training, Forklift Training, Lockout and Tagout T
raining
Specific Hazard Communication and Control, Loss Control and Safety Training
Basic Supervisory Training, Spill Prevention, Quick Response Team
Willamette Industries Pre-Employment Class
Industrial Electricity Seminar, Industrial Hydraulic Seminar
Violence in the Workplace Class, Ergonomics Principles Class, OSIP Coach
Harley-Davidson Root 2 Training , Waste Handling Procedures Class, Continuous I
mprovement Training
Two-Day FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) Class
Received multiple certifications for participating and completing training and s
eminars, such as:
Six Sigma Green Belt (Certification)
Gates Production Systems Lean Boot Camp (Certification)
Operational Safety Improvement Class (Certification)
Continual Improvement Seminar (Certification)
Training Seminar for Minster Machine Company (Certification)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
Member, Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society: 2006
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook and Excel) and AS/400 System