Austen Clester
Muscatine,Iowa
Summary
Proactive Production Team Leader and Machine Operator with over 2 years of experience overseeing accurate and efficient performance of daily tasks. Motivated team leader and operator with experience safely operating equipment and enforcing company policies. Focused with attention to detail, and exceptional mechanical abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Working Zone Leader
Allsteel
Muscatine, IA
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Monitored member productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Responded to member concerns or complaints by coordinating with the human resources team to solve issues.
- Evaluated processes and member strengths to realign workflows with changing business demands.
- Documented daily production data to manage daily improvements.
Machine Operator
OFC Panel Proccessing
Muscatine, IA
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
- Operated multiple machines, computerized and manual such as table saw, CNC Pod and Rails, Edge-banding machines, and hand routers.
- Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment longevity and cut costs.
- Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
Production Team Leader
HON Oak Laminate
Muscatine, Iowa
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Conducted frequent cycle counts and inventory audits to verify accuracy of computer records.
- Managed between 20-25 people on a daily basis, including their timecards, morning meetings, any issues that would arise, and the 15 different machines that they operated.
- Worked closely with maintenance, and RCI Teams to reduce Machine Unscheduled Downtime by 25% in a year by maintaining downtime escalations via Email, help implement software for work orders, and placing work orders to effectively schedule downtime.
- Created "Standard Work", JBS, and JES sheets for multiple machines/operations.
- Evaluated subordinate performance and communicated with employees to provide feedback for work performance improvement.
- Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources and maintaining schedules.
Machine Operator
HON Oak Laminate
Muscatine, Iowa
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
- Documented daily production data (PCB) and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
- Calibrated and adjusted equipment using tools such as calipers, tape measures, and dial indicators.
- Operated fork lifts of different sizes.
- Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
- Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment longevity and cut costs.
Receiving Team Member
Trinity Logistics
Muscatine, Iowa
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Used equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts with safety and efficiency.
- Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Unload semi trailers or shipping containers from multiple vendors, scan received items into the system, and used sit down counter balance fork lifts to stage, and rotated inventory according to FIFO (first in, first out).
- Helped introduce FIFO for proper rotation of inventory.
Outside Shipping
Musco Lighting
Muscatine, Iowa
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
- Reviewed and followed pick sheets to prepare, pack and scan orders.
- Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
- Performed inspections of shipment contents, verifying accuracy against invoices and manifests.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Coordinated with material handlers on weight distribution, methods of max utilization of available space, and making sure cargo was safely secured.
- Determined best shipping method for materials, considering shipping procedures, routes and rates.
Machine Operator
OFC Panel Processing
Muscatine, Iowa
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
- Fastened and adjusted jigs and stops on machine tables to facilitate positioning of materials.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
- Operated various gauges to inspect pieces after production completion.
- Calibrated and adjusted equipment using tools such as calipers, tape measure, and dial indicators.
Education
High School Diploma -
Muscatine High School
Muscatine, IA05.2014
Skills
- Continuous improvements
- Learns Fast
- Quality assurance controls
- Cost reduction and containment
- Problem Solving
- Resilient
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Data analysis
- Computer/Tech Skills
- Work Ethic
Timeline
Working Zone Leader
Allsteel
06.2022 - Current
Machine Operator
OFC Panel Proccessing
06.2021 - 05.2022
Production Team Leader
HON Oak Laminate
01.2019 - 02.2021
Machine Operator
HON Oak Laminate
06.2017 - 01.2019
Receiving Team Member
Trinity Logistics
08.2016 - 06.2017
Outside Shipping
Musco Lighting
07.2015 - 08.2016
Machine Operator
OFC Panel Processing
07.2014 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Muscatine High School
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