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Austin Black

Wabash,IN

Summary

Manufacturing Supervisor skilled in planning operations, resolving conflicts and implementing proactive solutions for diverse manufacturing issues. Manages parts and materials, completes quality inspections and oversees safety. Skilled communicator and project manager.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

Starplus Energy
11.2024 - 08.2025
  • Improved producition of cells (January) 699, 561 to (April) 747,813
  • Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
  • Managed team of 15 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.

Contract Supervisor

Stellantis
05.2023 - 11.2024
  • Developed standard operating procedures for team to follow and maintained records of activities.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity and efficiency.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
  • Determined staffing needs, developing schedules to staff all shifts.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 7 trucks per day.
  • Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.

Machine Operator

Ford Meter Box
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Operated Gnutti and CNCS machines
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.


Education

BBA - Business Managment

Indiana University, Kokomo
Kokomo, IN
08-2023

High School Diploma -

Wabash Highschool
Wabash, IN
05-2019

Skills

  • Assembly and production
  • 6S implementation
  • Process improvement
  • Lean principles
  • Warehouse safety
  • Shift checklists
  • Line maintenance
  • Scheduling coordination

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Starplus Energy
11.2024 - 08.2025

Contract Supervisor

Stellantis
05.2023 - 11.2024

Machine Operator

Ford Meter Box
05.2022 - 08.2023

BBA - Business Managment

Indiana University, Kokomo

High School Diploma -

Wabash Highschool