SHANE DERRICK
Kitchener,Canada
Summary
Highly skilled Production Supervisor with over 25 years of experience in managing production processes, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and optimizing workflow. Proficient in training, coaching, and mentoring employees at all levels and titles, in reducing waste / scrap and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Demonstrates expert ability to meet production goals and targets while supervising and developing staff. Strong problem-solving aptitude, excellent communication, and teamwork skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Mitchell Plastics / Ultra Manufacturing
11.2011 - 10.2024
- Supervised team of approximately 35+ workers in the plastic injection moulding production process of automotive interior components.
- Supervised all aspects of manufacturing processes from raw moulding, Ultra-wrap / vacuum forming and laser trim, Hydrographic dipping, high/low gloss clear and paint line processing, to final assembly and pack/ship processes.
- Brief daily responsibilities included; morning payroll data entry and adj’s, daily shipment/shortage requirements, verify on-hand component / inventory status via Plex/DayForce, cell leader briefing/meetings for task delegation and prioritizing, monitor production processes, hold 4D meetings (managers/supervisors, paint team, PE, quality, maintenance, shipping, etc), cell LPA audits, forklift/crane checks, paint line PM/maint checklists, locate any safety concerns and hazard ID’s, employee relations and concerns, problem solving, analyze ergonomic layouts and 1pc flow processes, gather daily production data and enter, produce supervisor production report and send to required email groups, enter shift-end payroll data, and communicate all shift issues/concerns to incoming supervisor for current facility/cell status.
- Full manufacturing experience from incoming nylon and polypropylene pellets to mouldings processes, to finesse finishing and coatings, for all interior dash and door panels, to pillars and liners.
- All other responsibilities, experience, and knowledge listed under skill bullets.
Production Supervisor
Magna Int - Slide-Master/Cam-Slide
05.1995 - 09.2009
- Supervised team of approximately 25+ workers in the production process of automotive interior seat components.
- Steel fabrication and assembly of seat recliners, slider, and adjuster assemblies.
- Past manufacturing experience / job titles from; assembler, press and rolling mill operator, vertical broach operator (lock pawl and sector gears), extensive spot/mig welder operations - both robotic and stand alone single cycle work cells, shipper/receiver - as well as full counter balance and reach lift-truck responsibilities, lead hand/line lead groups of 8-12 employees on specific assembly lines.
- Advanced from general assembler to supervisor position in first 3.5yrs.
- Supervised all aspects of above listed titles for remaining 12yrs at Magna international, and made numerous modifications / improvements for increased productivity / efficiencies as well as scrap reduction.
- Full manufacturing process experience, from steel rolls/coils, to stamping, to final assembly prior to Lear Seating shipments.
- All other responsibilities, experience, and knowledge listed under skill bullets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dr. GW. Williams SS
Aurora, ON06.1993
Skills
- Health and safety compliance
- Training and mentoring
- Quality Control
- Production Planning
- Production targets
- Production Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Production and processing
- Staff Development
- Materials Handling
- Workflow Optimization
- Worker Training
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Manufacturing
- Staff Management
- Equipment Operation
- Assembly and production
- Waste Reduction
- Quality assurance expertise
- Process Improvement
- Schedule Management
- Cost Control
- Shift checklists
- Activity reporting
- Employee leadership
- 6S implementation
- Housekeeping oversight
- Equipment layout optimization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self Motivation
- Staff Supervision
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Time management abilities
- Multitasking
- Effective Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Forklift Operation
- Computer Skills
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Safety Procedures
- Team building
- Safety Management
- Adaptability
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Work Area Inspection
- Hiring and Training
- Performance monitoring
- Performance Improvement
- Conflict Resolution
- Production Error Correction
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- First-aid / CPR
- Emergency response plan
- Accident-Incident Investigation
- Performance Evaluations for employees
- Many other certificates and courses taken to ensure competency over years in position
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Mitchell Plastics / Ultra Manufacturing
11.2011 - 10.2024
Production Supervisor
Magna Int - Slide-Master/Cam-Slide
05.1995 - 09.2009
- First-aid / CPR
- Emergency response plan
- Accident-Incident Investigation
- Performance Evaluations for employees
- Many other certificates and courses taken to ensure competency over years in position
High School Diploma -
Dr. GW. Williams SS
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