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837 Northland Drive Madison, Wisconsin 53704 James A. Elsworth Phone: 608.241.1734 E-mail: jelsworth@ Profile Manufacturing leader who drives success and directs high-producing teams while developing employee loyalty. Experienced in using Lean manufacturing to reduce costs and streamline production processes, managing in a union setting, and planning production schedules over multiple shifts. Focused on facilitating the creation of quality products to meet customers’ expectations and achieve company goals. Areas of Expertise Workplace Safety Supervisory Skills Welding Metal Fabrication Assembly Continuous Quality Improvement Work Prioritization/Scheduling Coaching and Motivating Others Preventive Maintenance Employee Engagement Lean Manufacturing Troubleshooting Cost Control Time Management Eliminating Waste Achievement Highlights ? Increased safety awareness, leading to no injuries on team since 2009. ? Used Lean manufacturing to find efficiencies in the production process, saving more than $200,000 over a four-year period. ? No machinery breakdowns in 2010 through use of 5S as a preventive measure. ? Achieved 102% of production goals with 75% temporary employees. Professional Experience Production Supervisor Stoughton Trailers Stoughton, Wisconsin 2005 - present ? Managed team of more than 60 employees across metal fabrication, assembly, and distribution departments as sole supervisor of second shift production. ? Eliminated backlog of 100+ items within three weeks of transfer to a new department. ? Created and implemented initiative that reduced a production process from four steps to two steps, and eliminated 80% of scrap from the process. ? Reduced amount of scrap below goal levels for product lines. ? Designed curriculum and provided hands-on instruction for in-house welding course. ? Proficient with Microsoft Office, MAPICS, and AS400. James A. Elsworth jelsworth@ Page 2 Professional Experience (cont.) Welder Stoughton Trailers Stoughton, Wisconsin 2002 - 200