Andrew Schuiling
Farmington,NY
Summary
Dynamic Team Leader at Southco with a proven track record in empowering teams and enhancing productivity. Skilled in problem-solving and staff training, I foster collaboration and drive quality improvements, achieving significant reductions in downtime and manufacturing costs. My leadership nurtures talent, ensuring a motivated workforce committed to excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Southco
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
- Provided ongoing support to direct reports, addressing concerns or questions promptly so they could remain focused on their tasks.
- Coordinated resources effectively to meet project deadlines and achieve desired results.
Senior Technical Operator
Southco
03.2014 - 05.2025
- Reduced downtime by swiftly troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with machinery.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth workflow and meet deadlines for deliverables.
- Trained machine operators in correct use, calibration procedures and basic repairs.
- Optimized machine performance for increased output through regular maintenance and calibration.
- Enhanced product quality by closely monitoring and adjusting production settings as needed.
- Managed equipment operation and maintenance in injection molding production environment.
- Provided training to new hires on operating procedures, ensuring a skilled workforce capable of maintaining high levels of production.
- Maintained safety standards within the workplace by adhering to company policies and conducting regular inspections of equipment.
- Contributed to successful project completion through diligent attention to detail in completing tasks accurately and on time.
- Developed and implemented process improvements, leading to reduced manufacturing costs and increased productivity.
- Utilized lean manufacturing principles to eliminate non-value-added activities from the production process, driving cost savings without compromising quality or output levels.
- Coordinated with quality assurance personnel to address any discrepancies or defects found during inspection processes, ensuring continuous improvement in product integrity.
- Sought out areas to improve processes and procedures in order to maximize output.
- Assisted engineers with design improvements for better manufacturability and ease of assembly.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, proactively identifying areas of potential enhancement and presenting solutions to management.
- Completed emergency fixes as stopgap until maintenance teams could conduct advanced repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sparta Senior High
Sparta, MISkills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Team motivation
- Team supervision
- People management
- Staff training
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Complex Problem-solving
- Overseeing daily activities
- Quality improvement
Successfully lead a SMED event to reduce setup times and increased production.
Worked with the team to target constraint areas regarding setup times and successfully achieved a 50% reduction in downtime. Made quick setup kits for the top 10 most used equipment, while reorganizing tooling to be more user friendly to the operators. Also made various improvments to aging machines to be more user friendly and easier to understand.
Timeline
Team Leader
Southco
01.2022 - 05.2025
Senior Technical Operator
Southco
03.2014 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Sparta Senior High
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