Amar Harris
Brooklyn Center ,MN
Summary
Dynamic Production Lead at Avient with a proven track record in enhancing manufacturing operations and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Expert in quality control and team coordination, successfully trained new hires to achieve rapid performance improvements. Streamlined processes and enforced OSHA standards, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Lead
Avient
12.2017 - 09.2025
- Trained new hires on production procedures, achieving quick ramp-up times and consistent performance.
- Managed production workers to ensure timely task completion and strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained safe work areas by eliminating hazards and minimizing excess waste.
- Streamlined processes and implemented effective scheduling techniques to enhance production efficiency.
- Collaborated with Quality Control teams to address inspection issues and implement corrective actions.
- Monitored production activities to verify consistent application of good manufacturing principles.
- Operated forklifts and overhead cranes for safe transport of heavy loads during production.
- Facilitated open communication among team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Education
CNC
Hennepin Technical College
Minneapolis, MNThomas Jefferson High School
Bloomington, MN06.2001
Skills
- Quality control
- Troubleshooting
- Team coordination
- Quality assurance
- Manufacturing operations
- Basic math
- Workflow management
- Equipment safety
- Production scheduling
- Health and safety compliance
- OSHA enforcement
- 5S methodology
- Safety rules enforcement
- Machine setup
- Extruder operation
- Die maintenance
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Production Lead
Avient
12.2017 - 09.2025
CNC
Hennepin Technical College
Thomas Jefferson High School