Robert Avent
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
WOODBRIDGE CORPORATION
Chattanooga, TN
02.2020 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Reduced obstacles and variables to maintain production performance and meet deadlines.
- Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy.
- Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Reduced inventory and monthly team labor hours by strategically updating processes and reorganizing operational workflows.
Manufacturing Supervisor
International Automotive Components
Dayton, TN
02.2013 - 02.2020
- Led safety meetings and monitored compliance with gear requirements and best practices.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
- Identified problems and implemented effective solutions.
- Recorded and reported attendance and hours worked for all area employees.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
EXEDY AMERICA CORPORATION
Mascot, TN
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
SL TENNESSSEE
Clinton, TN
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Calibrated temperature and equipment settings to optimize performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN07.2022
Associate of Science - Psychology
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN12.2020
Skills
- Managing candidate sourcing and selection process
- Team Management and Supervision
- Staff Development and Training
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Schedule Coordination
- Complex Problem Solving
- Report Preparation and Analysis
- Research and Analysis
- New product introductions strategies
- Risk analysis and management
- Cost reduction strategies
- Budgeting and forecasting
Timeline
Production Supervisor
WOODBRIDGE CORPORATION
02.2020 - Current
Manufacturing Supervisor
International Automotive Components
02.2013 - 02.2020
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
EXEDY AMERICA CORPORATION
01.2012 - 01.2013
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
SL TENNESSSEE
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Associate of Science - Psychology
Chattanooga State Community College