Adam Huppert
Ellsworth,WI
Summary
Dynamic production operator with extensive experience at 3M, specializing in safety compliance and equipment operation. Demonstrated ability to enhance operational efficiency and effectively train new team members. Proficient in data documentation and communication, consistently achieving production targets while ensuring a safe and organized work environment. Career aspirations include further advancing operational processes and team development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Operator/#1 Operator/Lead Operator
3M
Cottage Grove, MN
07.2017 - Current
- Lead a crew of six operators and ensured safety, quality, and production in extrusion.
- Generated and analyzed run reports detailing required materials and quantities needed.
- Audited MES for accuracy.
- Carried gloves at all times. When there were a lot of hand injuries, I suggested we all wear gloves on a glove clip, so we always have them on. They are now in the PPE rooms.
- Recommended cost-avoidance measures regarding regulated waste dumpsters were implemented.
- Pushed to have the stairs redone because I found they didn't meet OSHA standards. Placed on the 2026 capital budget.
- Operated production machinery to ensure efficient workflow and product quality.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production targets effectively.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment for all staff.
- Assisted in training new employees on operational procedures and safety practices.
- Documented production data accurately for reporting and analysis purposes.
- Followed detailed instructions for operating complex manufacturing equipment in a safe manner.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues up the chain to the proper channels.
- Troubleshot issues with machines, and made adjustments when issues were found.
- Operated heavy machinery, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and cranes, to move materials around the facility safely.
Production Process Operator
Flint Hills Resources
Menlo, IA
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Conducted routine inspections to maintain operational quality and safety.
- Operated various pumps, valves and other related equipment in a safe manner.
- Followed standard operating procedures for all tasks performed within the plant environment.
- Drafted Safe Work Permits for maintenance and upgrade tasks in my area. All contractors were required to receive a permit before work.
- Loaded semi-trucks with a front-end loader.
- Collaborated with control room operators to optimize equipment functionality.
- Complied with OSHA safety guidelines while handling hazardous material.
- Trained new employees on the load-out area of the plant.
- Observed gauges, recording instruments and flowmeters to maintain specified conditions.
- Verified maintenance work before the job began, and once the job was complete, to confirm the job was done correctly.
- Performed LOTO on the entire ethanol plant in teams to prepare for the plant turnaround.
- Worked alongside lab techs to perform quality control tests.
Journeyman Carpenter
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
St. Paul, MN
03.2006 - 09.2015
- Participated in job site planning and coordination.
- Trained and mentored apprentices in carpentry skills, safety protocols, and best practices.
- Implemented organizational practices to ensure a clean work environment.
- Advocated for hand-washing stations to be supplied in break areas. They were placed in each break area without running water.
- Repaired damaged structures or components through the use of carpentry skills.
- Erected scaffolding around work sites in order to safely reach higher elevations during construction tasks.
- Lead a crew of carpenters, from 3 to 20+ people. Dependent on the height and overall size of the scaffolding being assembled.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Education
Steward Training
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
St. Paul MN06-2014
Journeyman Leadership
United Carpenters International Training Center
Las Vegas, NV01-2014
Wood Technics Diploma - Wood Technics
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI05-2004
Skills
- Employee training
- Time management
- Leadership skills
- GMP compliance
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Blueprint reading
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Continuous improvement
Timeline
Production Operator/#1 Operator/Lead Operator
3M
07.2017 - Current
Production Process Operator
Flint Hills Resources
09.2015 - 04.2017
Journeyman Carpenter
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
03.2006 - 09.2015
Steward Training
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Journeyman Leadership
United Carpenters International Training Center
Wood Technics Diploma - Wood Technics
Chippewa Valley Technical College