Rodney Castle
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Accomplished Manufacturing Supervisor with a proven track record at Jamesway Incubator Inc, enhancing operational efficiency and employee productivity through Lean manufacturing principles and effective communication. Spearheaded initiatives that saved $210,000 annually, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving aptitude and leadership. Skilled in ERP systems and fostering team development, I significantly improve processes and safety compliance.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Supervisor
Jamesway Incubator Inc
09.2021 - Current
- Optimized output and efficiency by cross training employees, re-organizing the department and creating a Lean work environment
- Reported tool, machinery and equipment issues to maintenance personnel.
- Ensured product quality through inspection of processes and adherence to industry electronic standards.
- Ordered specialized tooling and test equipment for Electronic controls and ECU departments.
- Learned ERP system to improve job order work flow and employee payroll issues.
- Complete monthly inspections to comply with safety standards and employee safety.
- Initiated cost-saving measures that reduced waste without compromising quality.
- re-organized and reduced manpower in the ECU department and saved 3 manpower wages with an approximate savings of $210,000 a year
- Read and interpreted schematics, technical documentation and production orders.
- Facilitated staff training sessions, upgrading team skills and knowledge.
- Recorded and reported attendance and hours worked for all area employees.
- Participated as a management rep for the safety committee and monitored compliance within the companies production department. Helped implement an online incident reporting procedure to effectively communicate incidents and accidents.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
Assistant Manager
NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
01.2011 - 02.2021
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Addressed customer warranty issues and completed proper papers to facilitate repairs
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
- Re-organized warehouse to increase inventory levels without increasing flour space ($35000 in savings).
- Analyzed monthly sales to allocate inventory space to popular products
General Supervisor, Production Supervisors
Linamar Manufacturing
11.1991 - 01.2009
- Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements and cross training.
- Saved the company $2 per part on improvements in tooling, machines and production times that reduced manpower, tooling costs and production scrap for an overall savings of $3 million
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, open communication channels, and continuous learning opportunities for staff members.
- Increased employee satisfaction through proper communication.
- Managed team performance, providing regular feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations.
- Reported equipment issue to maintenance and helped schedule preventive maintenance
- Complete monthly departmental inspections
Education
No Degree - Electronics Engineering Technology
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, None09-1985
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- ERP systems
- Effective communications
- Safety audits
- Health and safety compliance
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Continuous Improvement
- Output improvements
- Delegation skills
- Multitasking
- Safety Protocols
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Reliability
- Training and Development
- Inventory Control
- Performance reporting
- Production Scheduling
- Staff Training
- Root Cause Analysis
- Performance monitoring
- Process improvement strategies
- Plant Operations
- Continuous improvements
- Lean Manufacturing
- Incidents management
- Safety program enforcement
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Manufacturing Supervisor
Jamesway Incubator Inc
09.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager
NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
01.2011 - 02.2021
General Supervisor, Production Supervisors
Linamar Manufacturing
11.1991 - 01.2009
No Degree - Electronics Engineering Technology
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
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