Andrew Ormsby
Chester,VA
Summary
Committed Manager with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping line moving smoothly.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Manager
GE Vernova
10.2023 - Current
- Performed detailed material inventories and ordered more supplies.
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and unavoidable delays.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations to identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes, leading to increased efficiency and fewer defects.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times, conducting regular inspections and promoting a culture of safe work practices among employees.
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
Diesel Tech / Rigger
US Army National Guard
12.2015 - Current
- B- wheeled vehicle mechanic (diesel tech)
- Maintain wheeled vehicles, their associated trailers and material handling equipment systems
- Inspect, service, maintain, repair, replace, adjust and test wheeled vehicles and material handling equipment systems, subsystems and components
- Service automotive electrical systems, including wiring harness, starting and charging systems
- Perform wheeled vehicle recovery operations.
- Operated cranes, hoists and winches to lift, position and place heavy objects.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours.
Ops Supervisor
Alltrista Plastics
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Planning and executing departmental budgets
- Overseeing inventory needs and undertaking office management and administration
- Coming up with effective strategies to enhance the organization's financial health
- Recruiting quality employees to provide high-quality customer support
- Motivating and supervising 15+ employees
- Evaluating the performance of your assigned employees, delivering positive and/or negative feedback, and addressing any shortcomings
- Designing and implementing departmental policies, procedures, goals, and objectives
- Evaluating and reporting on department metrics to upper management
- Developing strategies to improve department metrics and performance
- Improving the work environment and operations of your department and the organization as a whole.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Automation Supervisor
Alltrista Plastics
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Supervise 4+ automation techs and manages 15+ machines are running OEE 85+
- Use of CAD software for machine layout and process flow
- Machining parts and tooling
- Ensure 5s standards are being followed and implementing a lean culture
- Electrical work and mechanical work when needed
- Work with management to implement new systems.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive automation plans for new projects or upgrades to existing systems.
- Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying opportunities for process improvements within the realm of automation technologies.
- Discussed requirements and processes with project managers and developers.
Diesel Mechanic/Recovery Technician
US Army National Guard
01.2017 - 11.2020
- Serviced and maintained engines by performing regular oil and filter changes.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Adhered to safety regulations while servicing vehicles, preventing injuries and accidents.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs, parts replacements, and services performed for reference during future work.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
- This time frame also includes a 13 month Deployment
Technical Engineer
NPSG Global
04.2016 - 01.2017
- Responsible for robot floor programming
- Making sure drives are operational
- Managed and overseen technical crews
- Full knowledge over all Nike stations
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Knowledge of Kiva system
- Read, design schematics & programs
- Responsible for validations, checklist for FSS (Floor Safety Systems) and stations
- Implementation of production flow
- Provided technical support in root cause failure analysis for significant production issues and investigations
- Offered technical assistance to clients to facilitate seamless installations and updates
- Performed troubleshooting duties and provided server management expertise via remote and in-person interactions
- Assisted technical managers with new application research and modification suggestions
- Oversaw testing, documentation and end-user training for technology updates and code.
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
Control Panel Technician
Automated Control Services
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Face to Face customer service
- Responsible for wiring panels & control components schematics
- Assembly of control components
- Assist lead technician & project engineers & troubleshooting as needed
- Circuits Installation of LAN & computer systems
- Auto-cad and plc programming Electrical Control wiring/troubleshooting electronic equipment
- Auto-cad use NEC/ANSI electrical codes.
Education
Industrial Engineering -
Liberty University
02.2026
High school diploma - Business Administration And Management
Berea High School
06.2015
Skills
- Manufacturing
- Ethical leadership
- Team building
- Leadership
- Design
- Control wiring
- Military
- Problem solving
- Root cause analysis
- Lean manufacturing
- Technical professional
- Team Development
- Solvent bonding ability
Websites
Certification
- Lean six sigma green belt
- First Aid CPR
- Keyence camera programming
- GMP
Accomplishments
- Mattec Champion / Project lead
- 2 Army commendation medals
- Implementing 5s and lean management successfully
- 13 Month Deployment
Timeline
Manufacturing Manager
GE Vernova
10.2023 - Current
Ops Supervisor
Alltrista Plastics
05.2023 - 10.2023
Automation Supervisor
Alltrista Plastics
02.2021 - 05.2023
Diesel Mechanic/Recovery Technician
US Army National Guard
01.2017 - 11.2020
Technical Engineer
NPSG Global
04.2016 - 01.2017
Diesel Tech / Rigger
US Army National Guard
12.2015 - Current
Control Panel Technician
Automated Control Services
01.2011 - 12.2015
Industrial Engineering -
Liberty University
High school diploma - Business Administration And Management
Berea High School