1. Michael Fairbanks
11085 Blott Road., North Jackson, OH 44451
Cell: 330 979 6141 - mbanks4009@hotmail.com
Summary
Responsible and hardworking supervisor who has implemented change and progress in the areas of GMS,
material supervising, best practices, problem solving, career development, labor relations and contract
negotiations.
Highlights
Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, TKS, MGO, Prod Pull Strategic thinker
GMS coaching Initiative to work independently
Problem solver Driven
Negotiating experience Managerial courage
Accomplishments
Successfully helped meet and exceed expectations in Health and Safety audit
Exceeded expectations in productivity for 2014 in 5 months
Eliminated work and trained others to help improve MFC job
Graduated with a 4 year degree in two years while working full-time
Experience
Business Manager
September 2013 to Current
General Motors － Lordstown, OH
 Supervised three supervisors per shift on 1st and 2nd shifts while also assuming many functions of the shift leader
 Oversaw material operations for the West Plant Lordstown Body Shop on 1st and 2nd shift
 Mentored and coached Group Leaders and Team Leaders in areas of problem solving, GMS, material
handling, safety guidelines and procedures
 Coached, trained and mentored two new Group Leaders through their first six months of employment
 Participated in labor meetings and weekly grievance meetings
 Mentored and coached new group leaders in areas of discipline and dealing with the Union Committee
Material Flow Coordinator
September 2012 to September 2013
General Motors － Lordstown, OH
Checked daily counts for discrepancies and verified inventory levels
Maintained bank sizes and visual controls
Trained Group Leaders in Vbims inventory management systems
Developed and maintained an improved dual usage work sheet
Taught Team Leaders how to fill out CLIPS and moved work out of office
Reported out on the Level 3 board for cost reductions and helped eliminate inventory losses by
investigating, root causing issues and fixed them
Group Leader
October 2010 to September 2012
General Motors － Lordstown, OH
Managed 5 different areas during the a two year span including areas in Body Shop and the
Assembly Plant
Worked with Team Leaders in the areas of GMS, problem solving, writing countermeasures, and root
causing issues
Launched the dolly team delivery system into the West Plant groups
Maintained payroll and overtime for my assigned employees
Assigned manpower (utilities/Team Leaders) as I saw fit to maintain proper work flow and supplied
material

2. Maintained and help train Team Leaders and peers in scrap, non-conforming areas, min/max and the EWO processes
District Sales Manager Designee
Feb 2010 to October 2010
Wonder Bread / Hostess - Youngstown, OH
Started as a Sales Route Driver
Filled in for absenteeism as necessary while training to be the next District Sales Manager
Shop Chairman / Material Supervisor / Quality Liaison
September 1999 to December 2008
Lear & Magna Seating － Lordstown, OH
Represented Magna inside Customer Plant in all areas of quality and delivery
Worked as a material supervisor
Negotiated three labor agreements (economic & non-economic)
Negotiated and signed memorandums of understanding (i.e. attendance policies, attendance, augmenting, shop rules and
procedures)
Dealt with the contract disputes, any labor dispute and all cases of discipline on a daily basis (including all levels of the
grievance procedure, overtime policies, layoff, recall, etc..)
Chaired a joint health and safety committee
Represented six committeeman and 350 people at one point
Education
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, August 24, 2014
Walden University, Minneapolis,Minnesota

3. Hey Lou, here is some of that info
Base Salary: $76, 000
2014 Bonus: $12, 000
Overtime pay for weekends, holidays or covering absences
Medical
401K
Health Savings Account and company match
20 days of paid vacation
A few things not spelled out on resume: Since becoming a manager I spent some time in Quality for Magna as Liaison inside the Car
plant. After a few months I went back to Magna as a material supervisor.
In addition to what is on the resume, I also worked for a gas well business (Cobra Resources)between Magna and WonderBread. I
maintained and worked on 40 gas wells and their pump jacks as needed.
Competencies:
Integrity and Trust
Material Department / Operations
Managing Vision and Purpose
Customer Focus
Driving For Results
Learning on the Fly
Team building
Problem Solving
Coaching / Mentoring
I have exposure to the welding here working with the Maintenance Dept but no real experience. I also have a good working rela tionship
with our press room and banks although I never have supervised themdirectly.
I am not exactly sure if this is the information you are looking for. If there is anything you need let me know.