Chad Adair

Operator Foreman

Hawkins Lease Services

Alvin, TX

04.2013 - 02.2024

Planned, organized and supervised daily operations of production staff.
Monitored quality control standards to ensure product integrity.
Developed and implemented safety procedures for personnel, equipment and processes.
Coordinated with maintenance department to schedule repairs and preventive maintenance activities.
Ensured compliance with company policies and health and safety regulations.
Maintained accurate records of all production activities including downtime, output, scrap.
Trained new employees in proper use of machinery and safety practices.
Resolved customer complaints regarding product quality or service issues promptly.
Established efficient workflows to maximize efficiency of operations.
Implemented cost reduction initiatives to reduce overhead costs without compromising quality standards.
Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of materials when needed.
Identified process deficiencies and developed solutions to improve operational efficiency.
Conducted regular audits of the facility's performance against established targets.
Collaborated closely with other departments such as engineering, purchasing, sales.
Investigated root cause analysis for any incidents that occurred during production run.
Performed root cause analysis on non-conformances related to products and processes.
Provided technical support for troubleshooting machine malfunctions or process problems.
Assisted in developing short-term and long-term plans for improving overall plant performance.
Evaluated blueprints and schematics to lay out next steps.