Alex Houston
Landis,NC
Summary
Responsible Group Leader with 15 years of experience in large manufacturing plants. Expertise in production line efficiency and machine assembly. Hardworking individual consistently achieves 100% quality goals while exceeding production targets. I was selected to travel to Japan in 2016 to help with implementing a new coating process with the company I currently work for. This required gathering as much data as possible and implement them here in the United States. Our team was extremely successful. We were able to achieve 3-year projected targets within one year of our return back to the US.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Leader
DNP Imagingcomm America Corporation
Concord, NC
09.2014 - Current
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols and procedures while coordinating production activities.
- Monitored performance of team members and provided feedback on their progress.
- Developed and maintained a positive work environment by providing support, guidance, and direction to staff.
- Provided training for new employees in the use of equipment, processes, and policies.
- Assigned tasks to personnel based on individual skillsets and availability.
- Reviewed daily production reports to evaluate efficiency and identify areas of improvement.
- Established quality control measures to ensure product conformance with standards.
- Maintained accurate records of materials used, labor hours worked, and other related data.
- Resolved conflicts between personnel or departments in order to maintain harmony among team members.
- Oversaw the ordering of supplies needed for operations; monitored inventory levels as necessary.
- Regularly communicated with management regarding updates on projects or issues.
- Identified potential problems or risks associated with production activities.
- Implemented corrective actions when deviations from standard operating procedures occur.
- Performed root cause analysis on any discrepancies found during inspection processes.
- Notified supervisors about production problems and helped identify and correct concerns.
- Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources and maintaining schedules.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.
- Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
Machine Operator
Express Employment Professionals
Morris, IL
02.2010 - 06.2013
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
Machine Operator Technician
Express Employment Professionals
Lombard, IL
06.2008 - 01.2010
- Loaded materials into machines ensuring proper positioning of material in relation to the tooling used.
- Repaired worn tools or replaced them when necessary.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions involving electrical systems, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems or mechanical systems related to production machines.
- Identified defective parts from the production line by conducting visual inspections during operation of equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Proviso East High School
Maywood, IL05-2008
Skills
- Quality Control
- Continuous Improvement
- Employee Development
- Issue Resolution
- Operations Management
- Inventory Control
- Staff Management
- Maintenance Coordination
- Relationship Building
Affiliations
- I was able to help aid in cost reduction goals for my department.
- Improve production while not interfering with the quality of the product.
- Implemented a new coating process from Japan to the US.
- Exceed production output targets.
- Assist with various 5s projects.
Certification
Imagingcomm
- Hazwoper certification
- Forklift certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Group Leader
DNP Imagingcomm America Corporation
09.2014 - Current
Machine Operator
Express Employment Professionals
02.2010 - 06.2013
Machine Operator Technician
Express Employment Professionals
06.2008 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Proviso East High School
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