MICHAEL CLINE

5630 Patriot Avenue H: 614.991.4833

Orient, Ohio 43146 M: 614.556.9298
PRODUCTION / MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
n Recognized for consistently exceeding established production, quality, and del
ivery objectives n
n Strength in motivating and leading high-performance teams sharing common visio
n and goals n
Results-driven supervisor with a 20-year track record in building, enhancing, an
d optimizing teams, processes, and environments to reduce costs, increase effici
ency, and ensure the on-time and quality delivery of products. Mentor and coach,
skilled in designing and facilitating training programs, motivating diverse tea
ms, identifying and addressing opportunities to enhance performance, and ensurin
g continuous improvement. Natural communicator and team leader with strong motiv
ational skills and ability to build, produce, and succeed.
Core Competencies:
* Production Planning, Scheduling, & Management
* Cost, Quality, & Safety Control Management
* Equipment / Machinery Repair & Support
* Team Staffing, Training, Mentoring, & Leadership
* Policies & Procedures Development / Adherence
* Customer & Partner Relationship Management
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
TOMASCO mulciber INC. - Columbus, Ohio (1992-Present)
Dedicated 18-year career defining and guiding teams in consistently achieving es
tablished goals
for this Tier I / II provider to Honda of America and supplier network.
Production Supervisor (1999-Present)
Promoted to grow and manage welding production and support department during sec
ond-shift operations in response to business growth. Acted as Plant Manager duri
ng initial 6 years in response to absence of Manager.
Hold full accountability for overseeing production and maintenance teams in main
taining and repairing equipment and systems, and effectively fabricating and ens
uring the timely delivery of parts for 5 different automotive models. Plan, trac
k, and monitor all aspects of operations for the department, encompassing staffi
ng and training, quality control, cost containment, raw material and finished pr
oduct inventory management, problem analysis and resolution, and documentation a
nd reporting. Manage team of 35 through 2 Team Leaders in ensuring processes and
procedures are in adherence to internal, customer, and ISO standards. Backup Co
mmander accountable for leading emergency response team during second shift.
* Expanded and restructured team for newly established dedicated Welding Depart
ment to meet production goals across 5 different models. Grew team by 10, create
d Team Lead roles, and established a culture of open communication and collabora
tion.
* Built a Maintenance organization to ensure optimal uptime and performance of
equipment and systems as control automation processes expanded from 40% to 90%.
Recruited and currently leading team of 2 in programming, repairing, and support
ing robotic welding systems for all lines. Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert
(SME) for analyzing and resolving all escalated control automation issues.
* Led team in meeting quality, safety, efficiency, and delivery requirements fo
r 3 consecutive months, the 1st and only department to achieve all goals within
the plant. Provided insight to teams on production objectives and requirements,
and delivered training on effective procedures for supporting new control automa
tion environment.
* Guided efforts to capture team award for the most improved department within
the plant. Oversaw the optimization of processes, realignment of equipment, and
introduction of safety guards across environment.
* Championed the modification of corporate policy to enable 2 employees to take
days off per shift, improving employee satisfaction while achieving production
goals.
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TOMASCO mulciber INC. - Continued...
Production Team Leader (1993-1999) / Production Associate (1992-1993)
Recruited and given dual responsibility to support welding production line and a
udit environments during second-shift operations. Advanced within one year to ne
wly established team to oversee the build-out and management of control automati
on environment to support the production of new part for Honda of America client
.
Scheduled and monitored performance of 30 associates accountable for ensuring th
e quality production and delivery of steering hanger beams to client in adherenc
e to established specifications. Monitored production processes, oversaw the res
olution of all equipment and process issues, and ensured adherence to safety and
quality practices. Served as Acting Production Supervisor during second-shift o
perations; accountable for ensuring the achievement of performance, production,
and quality goals.
* Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the robotic welding systems.
Programmed, optimized, and repaired robotic systems to meet established quality,
safety, and throughput goals.
* Led teams in consistently achieving Excellent Quality ratings from Honda duri
ng tenure. Planned, coordinated, and oversaw the quality production of more than
500 parts per shift.
BOWATER - Columbus, Ohio (1980-1992)
Production Associate
Brought in to oversee the accurate and timely production of commercial printing
paper products for clients during second- and third-shift operations.
Appointed as Acting Supervisor accountable for planning, scheduling, and monitor
ing production operations during shift. Maintained and supported multi-web offse
t press line.
* Successfully reduced scrap rate by 30%-40% within 3 years by pre-treating ink
rollers.
** Additional Experience **
UNITED STATES ARMY - Arlington, Virginia & Stuttgart, Germany
E4 / Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Effectively maintained, repaired, and ensured optimal performance and availabili
ty of tactical and non-tactical vehicles for military installation bases in Virg
inia and Germany.
TRAINING BACKGROUND & CLEARANCE
Safety Standards and Precautions (OSHA) | AW-005C Operations and Maintenance
Problem Solving | Counseling and Coaching | Leadership
Current Top Secret Security Clearance
TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCY
Plexus Online Manufacturing ERP Software
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
MS Windows Operating System