Benjamin James Somerville
Muskegon
Summary
Accomplished Lead Supervisor at Howmet Aerospace, adept in Six Sigma methodologies and team building, significantly enhanced production efficiency, saving $102,000 in one quarter. Expert in continuous improvement projects and quality control, leveraging training and mentoring to exceed performance goals. Skilled in workflow management and compliance, consistently upholding high standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Supervisor
Howmet Aerospace
Whitehall
07.2022 - Current
- Daily start-up and hand-off of shift, team building, payroll, and rework reduction.
- Trained on Six Sigma fundamentals and tools to improve production flow.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Implemented process improvements to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards.
Final Finish Operator/JSF Qualified/Trainer
Howmet Aerospace
Whitehall
05.2018 - 07.2022
- Part of a continuous improvement initiative for JSF, improving production and quality.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development, and increased productivity.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders, and specific customer needs.
Education
GED -
Reeths Puffer High School
Muskegon, MI06.2004
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Cost reduction
- Continuous Improvement Projects
- Compliance Requirements
- Policy and procedure development
- Workflow management
- Decision-making
- Quality Control Programs
- Policy enforcement
- Process monitoring and improvement
- Performance Goals
- Six Sigma
- Human Performance
- Team building
- Problem solving
- Quality control
Awards
- Make A Difference Award (Exceptional Performance Demonstrated given by Howmet Aerospace)
- Significant Contributor Award (EHS/HP given by Howmet Aerospace)
Timeline
Lead Supervisor
Howmet Aerospace
07.2022 - Current
Final Finish Operator/JSF Qualified/Trainer
Howmet Aerospace
05.2018 - 07.2022
GED -
Reeths Puffer High School
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