Oniffer L Conner

Accomplished and ambitious plant floor professional with 20+ years of success in management and leadership with knowledge and usage of Lean manufacturing principles, knowledge and usage of the 5S method for an organized, safe, clean, and efficient workplace, trained, developed, coached, and directed leaders for new manufacturing departments, experienced with assembly of complex vehicle systems, and developed and implemented new continuous improvement methods.

Operation Supervisor - Kellogg - Cary, NC

(2022-01)

Supervise a team of 2 Line Coordinators and a work force of 50+ employees on day to day operations to ensure customer requirements are met each day and guaranteed customer satisfaction.

• Meet production plans, customer shipments and delivering quality products on time.
• Demonstrate safe work practices, enforcing standard work rules and GMP compliance
• Implement continuous improvement plans
• Daily shift reports, weekly 5'S audits, host weekly safety meetings
• Practice, monitor and reinforce food safety procedures in accordance to policy and regulation
• Supervise, mentor and train on daily operations and technical aspects of the business.
• Put in all necessary work orders to sustain equipment efficiency.
• Manage team performance with appropriate recognition, feedback and discipline

Production Supervisor - ABB ELDS - Mebane, NC

(2020-01 - 2022-12)

Supervise a team of 4 Team Leaders and a work force of 40+ employees to ensure customer requirements are met each day and guaranteed customer satisfaction.

• Assist Operations manager in quality assures of each unit before shipping.
• Plan & scheduling day to day operations for the production line
• Implement continuous improvement plans
• Enforce all safety policies and quality procedures
• Maintain attendance, Vacations, and regular time keeping
• Professional development of each associate in their area
• Making sure all customer demands are meet (on time delivery, Inventory control & 100% Accuracy.)

Value Stream Leader - GKN Driveline - Mebane, NC

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

Manage a team of 4 Team Leaders and a work force of 50+ employees to insure customer requirements are met by creating production schedules, manpower planning and coaching the team toward continuous improvement of product quality and production efficiency.

• Assist Value Stream Manager in identifying opportunities for improvements
• Introduction of lean manufacturing tools & principles (i.e Daily Gemba, 5S, standard work, TPM etc.)
• Comply with all company & departmental policies and procedures
• Provide to employees using GKN Six promises & cultural standards
• Coaches employees & maintain a physical presence on the shift
• Manage team performance with appropriate recognition, feedback & discipline
• Maintain attendance, vacation schedules, verification of time clock punches
• Meet all production schedules & ensure alls products readiness for on time delivery
• Maintained leading production out-put.
• Being complimented by my supervisor and co-workers
• Trained/Educated others in Lean manufacturing practices
• Developed Standardize Work Instruction

Automotive/Production Supervisor - Android Industries LLC - Flint, MI

(2003-01 - 2019-12)

Android Industries LLC is a leader in assembly and supply chain solutions. Manage plant floor operations by communicating job expectations to workers; oversee the assembly of complex vehicle systems according to strict quality control procedures; plan, monitor, and appraise job results; audit and chart daily production progress; coach, counsel, supervise, and discipline 20 to 30 employees per shift; ensure all employees follow corporate policies and procedures to maintain a positive and safe working environment; utilize standard operating procedures to certify product quality conformance and readiness for shipment.

• Produced detailed documentation of processes and verified that all processes were repeatable.
• Provided time studies and associated information for labor cost estimates.
• Spearheaded continuous improvement activities leading to increased production and higher quality.
• Managed an efficient and systematic reduction in scrap and re-work.
• Trained, developed, coached, and directed new department leaders; executed performance management tasks.

Team Leader - Android Industries LLC - Flint, MI

(2001-01 - 2003-12)

Responsible for successful operations of selected manufacturing functions; supervised a production team and ensured efficient manufacturing to achieve business targets; provided leadership and line management for the team.

• Coordinated workloads, monitored issues, and provided team support to ensure timely delivery.
• Consistently achieved critical key performance indicators.

Associate Degree - Criminal Justice - Baker College (2011-01)