ALAN SANFORD
Rainbow City,AL
Summary
Accomplished Supervisor focused on meeting customer expectations and achieving company goals. Drives success by directing high-producing teams while developing lasting employee rapport. Exceptional knowledge of cost-reduction methods and streamlining production processes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
VOLKSWAGEN Supervisor PER DIEM
Inteva
01.2023 - Current
- Management of operators of four cells: IPs, foam, console high/rear bezel, floor console.
- Running production to ebbs and flows of customer demand.
- Inventory assessment and meeting goals for scrap/cost/productivity.
- Communication and coordination with operators as well as other shift supervisors daily.
- Executing and enforcing manufacturing, quality, shop floor rules, and workforce instruction.
- Conducting disciplinary interviews and corrective action when necessary.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
VOLKSWAGEN Team Lead
Inteva
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Testing (Dyne test/peel test)
- Start-up/support and run line
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Operator training to SWIs.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
PACCAR Machine Operator/Team Lead Fill-in
Inteva
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
CORVETTE IPs Operator/Team Lead Fill-in
Inteva
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
CORVETTE Doors Machine Operator
Inteva
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Competent at inspect/pack out and familiar with other stations.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
MOTORS Machine Operator
Inteva
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely in all stations of T14/T9.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
ENCAPSULA Operator/Inspector
INTEVA
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Press Operator 205/292
- Trimmer Mod 1 and 2
- Inspect 205/292
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
QUALITY AUDITOR
Inteva
11.2013 - 01.2017
- Verified manufacturing team compliance with quality control processes to help minimize rework and keep costs low.
- Completed timely quality reports highlighting deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
- Inspected raw and in-processed materials to determine quality and any not meeting minimum standards.
- Audited activities of workers on production lines and shipping and receiving.
- Reviewed work instructions and production strategies to verify compliance with established standards.
- Compared quantity, quality and labeling of customer orders to check accuracy and completeness.
- Trained and reviewed work of junior personnel on departmental responsibilities.
- Gathered and reviewed current data to determine areas in need of improvement.
- Determined correct procedures for inspection and review to standardized audit processes.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Educated and oriented employees to improve compliance with quality control protocols.
Delivery Driver/Counter Sales/Safety Coordinator
NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
01.2012 - 09.2013
- Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Utilized customer service software to manage interactions and track customer satisfaction.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
Manager, Third Shift
Absolute Fitness
09.2009 - 01.2011
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Education
No Degree - Pastoral Studies
Nazarene Bible College
Colorado Springs, CONo Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, ALSkills
- Proficient in management and coordination of operators through communication
- Operations Management focused to best serve customer demand
- Staff Management and Development
- Waste Reduction
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
- Training and Mentoring, Active Listening
- Industry Knowledge
- Leadership Abilities
- Quality Control
- Data Analysis
- Conflict Resolution
- Teamwork and Collaboration
References
Kevin Irwin, Continuous Improvement/Lean Project Lead, Inteva Gadsden
Jason Patterson, Manufacturing Supervisor Corvette Doors/Y2 IPs/PACCAR, Inteva Gadsden
Lori McAlpine, Quality Coordinator, Inteva Gadsden
Timeline
VOLKSWAGEN Supervisor PER DIEM
Inteva
01.2023 - Current
VOLKSWAGEN Team Lead
Inteva
02.2022 - 01.2023
PACCAR Machine Operator/Team Lead Fill-in
Inteva
03.2021 - 02.2022
CORVETTE IPs Operator/Team Lead Fill-in
Inteva
11.2020 - 03.2021
CORVETTE Doors Machine Operator
Inteva
10.2020 - 11.2020
MOTORS Machine Operator
Inteva
01.2019 - 10.2020
ENCAPSULA Operator/Inspector
INTEVA
04.2017 - 01.2019
QUALITY AUDITOR
Inteva
11.2013 - 01.2017
Delivery Driver/Counter Sales/Safety Coordinator
NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
01.2012 - 09.2013
Manager, Third Shift
Absolute Fitness
09.2009 - 01.2011
No Degree - Pastoral Studies
Nazarene Bible College
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Gadsden State Community College
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