Kevin Oakes
Girard
Summary
Knowledgeable Plant Manager with strong background in overseeing plant operations and optimizing production processes. Successfully led initiatives that improved workflow efficiency and reduced downtime. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills through effective team management and continuous process improvement. Very motivated and self driven.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Engineered Plastics Assembly Division
07.2017 - Current
- Streamlined production processes to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Implemented quality control measures, improving product reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing operational strategies to achieve production goals.
- Developed training programs to elevate team skills and performance standards.
- Designed and built Assembly fixtures to help operators with job tasks.
- Shipping and receiving duties.
- Keep machinery running with strong maintenance skills.
- Schedule crew with cross training to achieve maximum production and quality work.
- Order components needed to run lines.
- Track production numbers for efficiency.
- Work with customers on quoting new work.
Production Manager
Engineered Plastics Assembly Division
01.1992 - 06.2017
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Managed workflow schedules, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing downtime.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and product output.
- Trained and mentored staff in best practices for assembly techniques and safety protocols.
- Was a member of the safety committee.
- Did all maintenance keeping assembly lines running.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Led project management efforts for new product introductions, ensuring timely execution and quality assurance.
Education
Electrical, Electronics
Erie Institute of Technology
Erie, PA06-1992
Skills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Project management
- Operations management
- Production planning
- Safety management
- Production scheduling
- Facility management
- Team building and development
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Facilities maintenance
- Project coordination
- Cost reporting
- Cost control improvements
- Cost reduction strategies
- Production and processing management
- Troubleshooting skills
- Staff training
- Forklift operation
- Quality control management
- Workflow management
- Equipment operation
- Inventory oversight
- Employee hiring
- Safety protocols
- OSHA regulations
Timeline
Plant Manager
Engineered Plastics Assembly Division
07.2017 - Current
Production Manager
Engineered Plastics Assembly Division
01.1992 - 06.2017
Electrical, Electronics
Erie Institute of Technology