Corey Kepler
Hutchinson,KS
Summary
Accomplished Quality Team Leader with a proven track record at SGRE, enhancing operational efficiency and fostering employee engagement through effective coaching. Expert in quality management systems and lean methodology, significantly improving safety measures and production standards. Skilled in non-conformance management and precision measurement, driving process improvements and team collaboration.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Team Leader
SGRE
03.2023 - Current
- Helped build cross-functional collaboration with other departments within SGRE.
- Fostered cooperative, positive working environment for team.
- Inspected incoming materials, completed manufacturing pieces and assembled systems for conformance with standards.
- Evaluated current operational practices and implemented methods that offered notable improvement.
- Completed thorough physical inspections to check products against design drawings and related specifications.
- Proactive safety measures for high-stakes and potentially dangerous factory environments.
- Documented nonconforming material and reported for review and assessment.
Incoming Quality Inspector
SGRE
07.2018 - 03.2023
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Performed visual and mechanical inspections where appropriate.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Documented nonconforming material through Non-Conformance Process
Logistics Material Handler /Warehouse Team Leader
SGRE
08.2010 - 07.2018
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Delivery Driver / Yard Worker
Star Lumber & Supply Company
05.1997 - 07.2010
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Restocked lumber and building materials to maintain adequate supply for customers.
- Assisted customers with loading lumber and other various building materials.
- Prepared materials for safe movement and shipment and used banding machine, clincher, stretch film, and crating.
- Lifted, moved and handled various building materials throughout yard using forklifts.
- Built loads and loaded trucks for outbound delivery.
Education
Business Management, 2 Years
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSSkills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Employee engagement
- Process improvements
- Quality management systems
- ISO standards
- Lean methodology
- Interpretation of Drawings/Sketches GD&T
- Experience with precision measuring tools including PC-DMIS and Portable CMM Arm
- Non-Conformance management, Investigation, and workflow
Timeline
Quality Team Leader
SGRE
03.2023 - Current
Incoming Quality Inspector
SGRE
07.2018 - 03.2023
Logistics Material Handler /Warehouse Team Leader
SGRE
08.2010 - 07.2018
Delivery Driver / Yard Worker
Star Lumber & Supply Company
05.1997 - 07.2010
Business Management, 2 Years
Kansas State University
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