James Payne

1420 Dennison Road, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169 Home: 847-490-1249 - Cell: 847-409-2828 : kane71624@comcast.net

Summary

Versatile management candidate trained in all areas of manufacturing who thrives in dynamic, challenging and fast-paced professional environments. Assertive and enthusiastic, with extensive knowledge of machining, assembly, purchasing, traffic, production scheduling, inventory and shipping/receiving. and an unsurpassed worth ethic.

Highlights

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Strategic planning

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Global and strategic sourcing

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Negotiations expert

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Procedure development

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Analytical

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Lean manufacturing and design

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Personable

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Team building

● Cost reduction and containment

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Inventory control

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Process improvement strategies

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Staff retention

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Relationship building

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Microsoft Office Suite qualified

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Systems implementation

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Productivity improvement specialist

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Flexible

Troubleshooting and problem solving

Dedicated

Client relationships

Accomplishments

Leadership

Served as key contributing member to Leadership team.

Personally managed production activities to guarantee 95% of orders were shipped on-time.

Experience

Production Manager

October 2014 to October 2016

Abrasive Form-Bloomingdale, Illinois

Manage Night Shift to achieve company goals.

Schedule all production-30 operators running 40 machines

Implement policy changes

Training of existing and new employees

Promote employee engagement

Work with all departments to resolve issues pertaining to personnel or production

Assure proper and thorough communication with production team

General Manager

May 1994 to January 2013

Terco, Inc. – Bloomingdale, Illinois

Helped achieve company goals by supervising all production workers. Maintained proper stock levels for the company requirements

Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, and maintenance.

Drafted a timescale for all jobs.

Ensured the most cost-effective production methods were employed. Hired and managed staff, overseeing any personnel grievances.

Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity. Monitored the production processes and adjusted schedules.

Oversaw design, procurement and construction from a mechanical equipment and reliability perspective and provide input for start-up and operation of the mechanical systems.

Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements.

Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance. Coordinated inventory and cost control programs.

Worked with managers to implement the company's policies and goals. Reviewed the performance of subordinates.