Glenn Skaggs
Robards,KY
Summary
Expert in production leadership and decision-making, I excel in streamlining operations and enhancing safety. Known for fast learning and meticulous attention to detail, I significantly contribute to quality improvement and efficient team management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cold Mill Assistant
Kaiser Aluminum
09.2006 - 01.2025
- Gained expertise in multiple areas of mill operations, allowing for seamless transitions between roles when needed.
- Facilitated smooth shift handovers by providing clear verbal communication on daily production and any tasks requiring attention.
- Assisted in training for new hires, ensuring all employees were equipped with necessary knowledge and safety skills required for success.
- Operated gantry crane to load, unload and move metal coils from one destination to another.
- Operated forklift to load, unload and move scrap metal, spools and other supplies from one department to another.
- Served as a reliable resource for management, providing accurate information on production when requested.
- Contributed to a safer work environment as a Union Safety Representative and advocated for continuous improvement measures.
- Maintained accurate records of processed and unprocessed aluminum coils using SAP software.
- Loaded coils onto saddles and adjusted position to roll according to set dimensions.
- Used chopper to cut, trim, and straighten edge of aluminum coils.
- Monitored machine operations to identify malfunctions and troubleshoot accordingly.
- Position metal into spin-down to obtain correct gauge.
- Prepared, logged and labeled finished products for shipment.
- Inspected and gauged thickness of finished materials for accuracy and quality of product.
Assistant Foreman
Gibbs Die Casting
08.1996 - 09.2006
- Streamlined workflow, delegating tasks according to the strengths and skills of each employee.
- Trained new hires to learn proper methods, equipment operation and comply with protocols and safety procedures.
- Removed dross from aluminum furnace.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Oversaw daily operations, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Assisted in providing appointed breaks for employees.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees.
- Reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Conducted thorough end-of-shift handovers, communicating detailed information to incoming operators for seamless transitions between shifts.
Education
GED -
Henderson County High School
Henderson, KYSkills
- Decision-making
- Production leadership
- Strong problem solver
- Time management
- Fast learner
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Stiffleg Crane Certification
- Gantry Crane Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Cold Mill Assistant
Kaiser Aluminum
09.2006 - 01.2025
Assistant Foreman
Gibbs Die Casting
08.1996 - 09.2006
- Forklift Certification
- Stiffleg Crane Certification
- Gantry Crane Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
GED -
Henderson County High School
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