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Fabrications Production Manager Resume Jesse Huang Fabrications Production Manager (320) 555-7619 jesse.huang@example.com linkedin.com/example/jessehuang St. Cloud, MN 56301 STRENGTHS Shift Leadership Built clear second shift priorities around real workload needs. Operators knew what mattered first, and supervisors had cleaner follow through. Safety Ownership Stopped unsafe work when conditions required it. That direct choice helped keep production moving with safer habits and clearer accountability. Process Improvement Used 5S, Lean, and root cause analysis on recurring shop floor issues. Small changes made daily work easier for operators. People Development Trained employees, supported cross training, and addressed performance concerns directly. Team members gained clearer expectations and broader capability. Quality Focus Connected quality checks with production methods and tooling readiness. Teams became more consistent, and concerns reached support partners sooner. SKILLS Fabrication Machining Production management Second shift PQVC Shop floor safety 5S Lean Manufacturing 6 Sigma CQMS ISO quality systems Performance management Workforce planning Overtime planning Production scheduling LANGUAGES English Native 40 Mandarin Chinese Proficient 30 MY CAREER 11.1 Years Production Manager, Fabrication and Machining at Granite Peak Industrial Works (3.8 Years) Senior Production Supervisor at Red River Equipment Manufacturing (2.6 Years) Production Supervisor, Fabrication at Prairie Forge Components (2.8 Years) Manufacturing Team Lead, Welded Assembly at Midwest Precision Fabricators (1.9 Years) SUMMARY Manufacturing production leader with 11 years of progressive experience across fabrication , machining , welding, and high mix industrial operations. Leads second shift teams through People, Quality, Velocity and Cost priorities while balancing labor, tooling, fixtures, schedules, timekeeping, overtime, and constrained resources. Builds practical production systems that connect safe work, reliable quality, timely delivery, and responsible cost control. Applies 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, ISO aligned quality practices, CQMS principles, structured problem solving, and critical thinking to remove non value added activity . Develops employees through training, cross training, performance management , and clear communication. Partners effectively with operators, quality, maintenance, engineering, planning, management, and customers to improve shop floor conditions, equipment use, process flow, and completion dates. EXPERIENCE Production Manager, Fabrication and Machining Granite Peak Industrial Works January 2023 - Present St. Cloud, MN Leads second shift fabrication and machining operations for approximately 75 employees across welding, forming, CNC machining, and material flow. Owns daily workload priorities , staffing decisions, production sequencing, safety, quality, delivery, cost, employee development, and cross functional issue resolution. Directed second shift welding, forming, CNC machining, and material flow for approximately 75 employees. Set daily workload priorities and production sequence , aligning labor, tooling, fixtures, and completion dates . Coordinated overtime, personnel needs , timekeeping, and work assignments across constrained production schedules. Stopped unsafe operations and strengthened shop floor communication across operators, quality, maintenance, and planning. Applied 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, and ISO practices to remove non value added activity . Managed employee training, performance discussions, and corrective actions with clear expectations and follow up. Senior Production Supervisor Red River Equipment Manufacturing May 2020 - December 2022 Alexandria, MN Supervised 48 second shift employees across industrial production operations, using PQVC measures, 6 Sigma methods, overtime planning, and cross training. Supported daily scheduling, quality response, safe work, workforce allocation, performance management, and communication with production stakeholders. Supervised 48 second shift employees using PQVC measures and disciplined daily production control. Planned overtime and cross training around workload changes, staffing gaps, and completion commitments. Used 6 Sigma problem solving to investigate quality issues and stabilize recurring production conditions. Coordinated fixtures, tooling, methods, and equipment readiness before scheduled work reached production. Maintained employee timekeeping , assignments, coaching records, and performance follow up for shift operations. Communicated production risks with management, quality , maintenance, and planning to protect customer commitments. Production Supervisor, Fabrication Prairie Forge Components June 2017 - April 2020 Mankato, MN Directed a 32 person fabrication team through 5S, standardized work, tooling readiness, root cause analysis, and production scheduling. Improved daily execution by connecting safe methods, equipment use , quality checks, employee training, and practical workload planning. Directed a 32 person fabrication team using 5S and standardized work practices. Prepared tooling and fixtures before scheduled jobs, reducing avoidable interruptions during fabrication work. Used root cause analysis to address quality concerns and improve process flow on recurring jobs. Assigned work by capability, workload, and delivery need while supporting employee development. Monitored safe work conditions and escalated equipment or method concerns before production continued. Balanced quality, velocity , and cost decisions through clear records and daily operating priorities. Manufacturing Team Lead, Welded Assembly Midwest Precision Fabricators June 2015 - May 2017 Rochester, MN Led a 14 person welded assembly cell supporting job sequencing, fixtures, quality checks, safe work practices, and operator training. Built early supervisory experience through hands on coordination, clear communication, and reliable execution of scheduled work. Led a 14 person welded assembly cell through safe work practices and scheduled production. Sequenced jobs around fixtures, material availability, operator capability, and required completion dates . Trained operators on work methods , quality checks, equipment use , and safe production habits. Reported quality concerns and material constraints through timely communication with supervisors and support teams. Supported 5S activities that improved workstation organization, tool access, and daily task flow. Helped maintain consistent output by following standardized work and addressing issues at source. PROJECTS Second Shift PQVC Stabilization 2024 Connected workload priorities, staffing, safety, quality, velocity, and cost controls across a busy second shift. Shared practical production information with operators and support teams, helping work move with fewer avoidable interruptions. Fabrication Flow Improvement 2021 Applied 5S, Lean Manufacturing, standardized work, tooling readiness, and root cause analysis to improve fabrication flow. The effort linked safer work areas with dependable schedules and clearer operator expectations. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Lean Six Sigma Green Belt recognition, 2021, reflecting applied process improvement capability in manufacturing operations. Production leadership recognition for sustained second shift coordination, employee development, and accountable PQVC execution. Safety and quality leadership recognition for addressing shop floor risks and supporting consistent operating standards. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Operations Management Winona State University GPA: 3.5 2015 Winona, MN Coursework: Production planning, quality management, operations strategy, supply chain management CERTIFICATIONS Lean Six Sigma Green Belt 2021 ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training 2022 TECHNICAL SKILLS Manufacturing Processes: Fabrication, machining, welding Continuous Improvement: 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma Quality Systems: CQMS, ISO 9001, quality control Production Planning: Workload priorities, production sequence, completion dates Workforce Management: Work assignment, overtime planning, personnel needs Employee Management: Training, cross training, performance management Production Resources: Fixtures, tooling, standardized work Problem Solving: Root cause analysis, critical thinking, structured problem solving Shop Floor Operations: Equipment use, process flow, non value added activity Safety Management: Shop floor safety, unsafe operation control, safe work practices Production Administration: Timekeeping, operating priorities, daily production control Stakeholder Coordination: Communication, teamwork, customer coordination SKILLS Fabrication Machining Production management Second shift PQVC Shop floor safety 5S Lean Manufacturing 6 Sigma CQMS ISO quality systems Performance management Workforce planning Overtime planning Production scheduling PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Manufacturing leadership community participant, sharing practical approaches for workforce planning, quality, and safe production. Operations management professional network member, exchanging ideas on Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and employee development. LANGUAGES English (Native) Mandarin Chinese (Proficient) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

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