Daniel Kelley
Clarksville
Summary
Results-driven manufacturing leader with extensive experience in improving operational efficiency. Achievements include enhancing labor efficiency by 30%, increasing production capacity by 25%, and achieving a zero OSHA recordable incident rate. Skilled in team leadership, safety compliance, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives that align with operational goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manufacturing Leader
Electrolux
Springfield
05.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations for a workforce of 91 employees.
- Supervised 2 Supervisors and 3 Team Leads within the department.
- Managed enameling processes, including part fabrication and paint lines, to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Oversaw gluing operation cells, including silk screen, control panel gluing, non-visible seal, and outer door gluing, on second shift to maintain production standards.
- I have made improvements in Labor efficiency by 30%.
- I have reduced scrap cost by 50%
- I have a 0 OSHA recordable incident rate in my area since starting at Electrolux.
- Implemented projects to align with operational goals.
Dry Plant Manager
Superior Silica Sand
San Antonio
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed four shifts and supervised shift leaders to ensure operational efficiency.
- I set the production schedule based on customer demand which is currently over 6000 tons of material each day.
- Increased production capacity by 25%.
- Increased operational uptime from 68% to 82%.
- Reduced recordable safety rate from 3.89 to 0.98.
- Oversaw a department of 20 employees, including maintenance personnel, to maintain productivity.
- Reduced natural gas cost per ton by 10%.
Operations Supervisor
U.S. SILICA
Mill Creek
07.2018 - 02.2021
- Sand mine and processing plant serving the oil and gas industry and the glass manufacturing industry.
- Oversaw operations in aggregates division, streamlining processes to enhance overall operational efficiency.
- Supervised the surface mine and 2 processing facilities.
- Directed workforce of 10-15 employees each shift, optimizing task allocation and performance.
- Managed truck flow through plant in high-speed environment, ensuring timely processing and delivery.
- Led a project aimed at reducing raw material waste. Reduced the waste by 65%.
- Reduced recordable safety rate from 2.89 to 1.38%.
- Scheduled overtime shifts based on workload demands.
Production Supervisor
Bimbo Bakeries USA
Huntington
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Manage all aspects of production baking line.
- Schedule production run up times based on orders.
- Arranged additional work hours for staff to fulfill production demands and meet order deadlines.
- Adjusted ingredient ratios based on production conditions to maintain product quality.
- Coordinated maintenance and cleaning schedules to ensure optimal production line functionality.
Operations Supervisor
Special Metals
Burnaugh
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Led 30 employees across yard, trucking, and storeroom operations.
- Coordinated daily trucking schedules for drivers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries.
- Managed the flexible workforce, redirecting to departments in need daily.
- Monitored daily storeroom inventory to maintain supply availability.
- Managed the carpentry shop and all outside activities.
Shift Supervisor
Elementis Specialties
Charleston
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Oversaw chemical plant operations, ensuring safety compliance and operational efficiency.
- Managed Control Room monitoring production and packaging processes to maintain quality standards.
- Led eight employees on rotating schedules, providing coaching, counseling, and corrective actions to enhance team performance.
- Oversaw truck and railcar loading and unloading, including C of A verification.
- Conducted company CORE audits.
- Emergency Response Team member, provide Safety Training, and monitor contractors when on site.
Area Operations Manager
Addivant/Chemtura, Inc
Morgantown
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed chemical and plastics operations, driving production efficiency through effective resource allocation and process oversight.
- Managed $45 million in through-put, budget and maintenance costs, and scheduling of all departmental materials.
- Led 16 employees across 4 shifts, providing coaching, counseling, and corrective actions to enhance team performance.
- Oversaw Control Room monitoring of 12 chemical reactors, ensuring operational safety and compliance.
- Oversight of railcar loading and unloading, including C of A verification.
- Participated in emergency response team drills and training sessions.
Process Manager
Graftech International Holdings Inc
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Managed $110 million in throughput, and scheduling of all departmental materials.
- Set record for metric tons per hour throughput.
- Oversaw Control Room monitoring electrical use for entire facility, ensuring optimal energy management.
- Scheduled product to maximize electrical capacity.
- Managed 45 employees; implemented coaching, counseling, and corrective actions to enhance team performance.
- Provided coaching and corrective actions for employees to support their development and operational standards.
- Worked as a graphite manufacturer, producing high-quality materials.
Operations Supervisor
STERIS-ISOMEDEX CORPORATION
Groveport
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Reduced downtime by 50%.
- Reduced Occupational Injury Rate by implementing safety protocols.
- Supervised two shifts, coaching and counseling team members while implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborated with Scheduling Department to ensure adherence to lead times.
- Engaged in companywide teams to address and reduce production errors.
- Medical & Pharmaceutical Equipment Sterilizer
Production Supervisor
ALSCO METALS CORPORATION
Ashville
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Increased department productivity from 77% to 96%.
- Reduced scrap in department from 5.3% to 3.2%.
- Reduced lead times from 10 days to 5 days.
- Collaborated with Scheduling Department to optimize lead times and improve workflow efficiency.
- Maintained shipments of 99% on time and 98% no backorders.
- Reduces ORIR from 9.2 to 3.98.
- Supervised 45 employees, providing coaching, counseling, and corrective actions to enhance team performance.
- Contributed to Joint Safety Committee by discussing and promoting workplace safety initiatives.
- Engaged as a member of Values Council to promote organizational values.
Inventory Control and Receiving Manager
THE PELLA CORPORATION
Fairfield
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Implemented internal controls and corrective measures that helped improve inventory accuracy from 60% to over 98%.
- Managed 15 employees, maintaining inventory accuracy and optimizing storage locations.
- Oversaw material flow from receipt to production line distribution, ensuring timely availability.
- Worked closely with purchasing and production to ensure parts arrived at production line in a timely manner.
- Oversaw all cycle counts, month-end inventories, and year-end inventories.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive policies and procedures for a previously unstructured department.
- Led cross-functional team aimed at reducing the amount of obsolete and excess material in the facility from $1.5 million to $0.3 million.
- Aluminum Siding Manufacturer
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management
Franklin University
Columbus, OHSkills
- Team leadership
- Production Management
- Manufacturing
- Inventory management
- Inventory Control
- Logistics
- Employee evaluation
- 5S
- Continuous improvement
- Kaizen
- Cost reduction
- Waste reduction
- Safety compliance
- Production scheduling
- Powered industrial vehicles
- Written and oral communication
- Oracle
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- MS Office
- Leadership
- Team leadership
- Management
- Training
- Employee evaluation
- Written and oral communication
- Analytical thinking
- Production scheduling
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
- Waste reduction
- Analytical thinking
- Cost reduction
- Operations management
Timeline
Senior Manufacturing Leader
Electrolux
05.2022 - Current
Dry Plant Manager
Superior Silica Sand
02.2021 - 03.2022
Operations Supervisor
U.S. SILICA
07.2018 - 02.2021
Production Supervisor
Bimbo Bakeries USA
01.2017 - 01.2018
Operations Supervisor
Special Metals
01.2015 - 01.2016
Shift Supervisor
Elementis Specialties
01.2014 - 01.2015
Area Operations Manager
Addivant/Chemtura, Inc
01.2012 - 01.2014
Process Manager
Graftech International Holdings Inc
01.2009 - 01.2012
Operations Supervisor
STERIS-ISOMEDEX CORPORATION
01.2005 - 01.2009
Production Supervisor
ALSCO METALS CORPORATION
01.2001 - 01.2005
Inventory Control and Receiving Manager
THE PELLA CORPORATION
01.1999 - 01.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management
Franklin University