Michael Lehron

Michael Lehron

 

Oshkosh Truck, Oshkosh, WI 8/3/2009-Present

Team Coordinator

Android Industries, Belvidere, IL
Operations/Production Manager-Supervisor 2/2006-3/2009
Launched shift production for OEM- Tier 1 supplier of Daimler-Chrysler. Directed and controlled production operations in fast paced modular assembly using knowledge in QS9000/TS Quality Systems, ISO 9000, 5S/Team based groups, Center control/Cockpit assembly, Materials, Master Scheduling, Program Management, Supplier Audits, APQP, Kaizen Methods, 8D problem solving, Cross functional Teams, Inventory Management, S-5 Visual Management, Value Streaming ,Standard work, Error Proofing, Process Change over, and Six Sigma Certification.
Worked with upper management to float to other shift to solve production issues and boost production. Provide discipline within Labor Union environment. My position also required involvement with enforcement of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, analyzing resources and capital to select best way of meeting production goals. Position terminated due to downsizing

Lear Corporation, Janesville, WI
Superintendant 7/1997-2/2006
Managed 4 production supervisors and up to 300 hourly employees for JIT, Tier 1, Fortune 500 Company/Supplier of General Motors. Responsible for coordinating and supervising through subordinates, sub-subordinates and several production departments the flow of work through sub assembly and final assembly operations. Maintained and established production schedules and distributed manpower in accordance with established priorities. Maintained safe production culture, unnecessary overtime and improved production in all areas by identifying bottleneck issues. Assisted in Arlington, TX facility with production changes, as well as assisting in downsizing and closing of Lear-Canada warehouse. Encouraged team work/building between departments and worked with Labor Union representative on all contracts and agreements while in direct contact with customer (GM) to meet production goals or solve supplier issues. Inventory management as well as scheduling and dispatching inventory to local GM plant. (1997-1999 Supervisor / 1999-2004 Shift Leader / 2004-2006 Superintendent)

US Army-Active Duty
63Bravo20-Mechanic/Shop Foreman for Rapid Deployment Transportation Units 10/1983-10/1997
Mechanic for Light Wheeled Vehicles/Generators/Driver 1983-1989 Shop Foreman 1989-1997 for Transportation Units which held Mechanics, Drivers and Petroleum Specialists. Directed, scheduled and dispatched drivers, mechanics and services for vehicles, generators in PMCS /Recovery. Tours of Duty in Georgia, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Iraq (Gulf War Veteran) Germany and Kansas. AIT Honor Graduate, Overseas Ribbon, Army Lapel, 3 Army Commendations, 5 Army Achievement Medals, 4 Army Good Conduct Medals, SW Asia Service w/3 Bronze Service Star, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon w/number 2. Honorable Discharge.
Skills:
Highly Motivated, Excellent Communicator, Hands on Supervisor, Results Driven with Can Do Attitude, Excellent Work Ethic
*Ability to compromise, persuade, negotiate with well rounded knowledge and skills.
*Proven Track record of excellent Production Number
*Made suggestions plant wide which had positive impact on production output.

 

 

 

 

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