Chad Needham
Midland,PA
Summary
Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
PTC Alliance
11.2022 - Current
- Assigns employees to appropriate daily work goals; Ensures effective manpower planning and assignment of work to employees as necessary to maximize productivity and efficiency; Maintains appropriate levels of inventory for the finishing department and production supplies; Assemble orders for supplies; Creates, monitors, and reviews documentation related to material traceability, production activities, and projects; Verifies that all quality standards are preserved and enforced in production; Investigates and troubleshoots techniques and equipment to identify and resolve issues related to defects and value of workmanship; Responsible for tracking of resources dedicated to production activities and the timely reporting of those results to the Plant Manager; Exercise supervisory duties such as training, disciplining and recognizing extraordinary performances; Monitors and enforces all quality, health, safety and environmental rules in the Shop; Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures while taking an active role in employee safety; Bring problems to the attention of the appropriate manager, such as the Plant Manager; Supervise employees directly and ensure proper execution of quality practices are carried out; Lead efforts to reduce costs and increase productivity such as training, new techniques, etc; Responsible for timely performance goals within the department; The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers; Perform all other duties as assigned by manager; Directly supervises 15 to 20 production line employees in his/her department; Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable law
Seabee
Steelworker, United States Navy
06.2020 - Current
- Erecting steel bridges, tanks, buildings, towers and pre-engineered structures, Fabricating, erecting, installing, fitting and welding and bolting steel shapes and plates, Laying out, fabricating and installing sheet metal assemblies and systems, performing welding and metal cutting operations, installing and reinforcing steel in concrete structures, reading and interpreting blueprints and preparing sketches for projects, making estimates of materials, labor, and equipment requirements.
Atomizer
Atomizer
09.2018 - 10.2022
- Maintenance of all necessary ceramic equipment and fixtures for melting, pouring, atomizing; includes making tundishes, pouring and funnel transitioning as needed and setting of new ceramic runner box, and installation and maintenance of thermo-couples. -Operation of unit to bleed-up of melt chamber to atmosphere and preparation to tap which includes making certain that individual heat chemistries are within specification. -Following weight chart for making heats, checking weights and materials and processing weight slip on each charge. -Operate heavy machinery such as 10-ton and 15-ton cranes as well as multiple types of tow motors.
Fire Support Specialist
Ohio Army National Guard
03.2011 - 05.2020
- Set up and operate communications systems -Encode and decode messages -Assist in the preparation of fire support plans, coordinates, and targets -Operate laser range finders and target devices -Supervise soldiers on daily activities
Deckhand/Engineer
Ohio Army National Guard
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Examine cables, wires, lines to insure they are fit for use
- Use tools to tighten/loosen same as needed
- Effectively handle tow wires/cables to secure barges; break down tow -Perform vessel maintenance such as maintenance on main engines. -Inspect, correct, or notify others of any conditions which affect the safety of people or cargo. -maintain Coast Guard regulations aboard vessel
Education
Associate in Science (AS) in Information Technology -
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH10.2023
B.A in Marketing/Management -
Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH12.2013
Skills
- Clerical Experience
- Manufacturing
- Military Experience
- DoD Experience
- Blueprint Reading
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Payroll
- Crisis Management
- Scheduling
- Production Planning
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- TWIC Card
- CPR Certification
- Secret Clearance
- TS/SCI
Personal Information
- Military Service Branch: United States National Guard
- Military Service Rank: E-5
Timeline
Production Supervisor
PTC Alliance
11.2022 - Current
Seabee
Steelworker, United States Navy
06.2020 - Current
Atomizer
Atomizer
09.2018 - 10.2022
Deckhand/Engineer
Ohio Army National Guard
03.2017 - 09.2018
Fire Support Specialist
Ohio Army National Guard
03.2011 - 05.2020
Associate in Science (AS) in Information Technology -
Eastern Gateway Community College
B.A in Marketing/Management -
Tiffin University
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