Curtis Washington

Work History

Shift Lead

Ingevity

02.2013 - 06.2025

Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
Enhanced customer satisfaction through effective conflict resolution and prompt service.
Increased shift productivity by setting clear expectations and providing consistent guidance on job responsibilities.
Supported upper management during critical decision-making processes by providing valuable insights based on firsthand experiences from shift operations.
Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for growth opportunities within the team structure.
Mentored team members in professional development activities that ultimately led to promotions within the organization.
Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations (abnormalities list).
Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety standards were met consistently.
Monitored inputs and approved operators time in Kronos.
Monitored and approved all vacation request.
Facilitate safe work evaluations between contractors, employees and maintenance.
Assist production when low staffed by working in quality and operating extruders.
Held daily planning meetings with area heads to strategize best plan of the day.
Monthly meetings with area engineers to discuss personal, equipment and safety for their areas.
Lead the Gemba walks through the plant each day on day shift.
Served several years on the ergonomics team. Discussing and adjusting the work spaces to best fit the operators.
Generate midshift and end of shift reports to assist planning with best strategy for the next 24 hours.
Enter maintenance notification and work orders in SAP.

Team Coordinator

Ingevity

01.2012 - 02.2013

Delegated daily tasks, addressed employee questions and resolved scheduling issues.
Managed team workload to reach targets for specific tasks.
Built strong relationships with teammates through positive attitude and attentive responses.
Worked in qualified areas to assist production needs.
Trained, motivated and guided on-boarding members.
Implemented process improvements by evaluating existing workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and proposing actionable solutions.
Implemented process improvements by evaluating existing workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and proposing actionable solutions.
Championed company culture/values ensuring team''s adherence to organizational guidelines/standards while maintaining high levels of morale.
Supervised 20 co-workers.
Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
Facilitated collaboration between production and other departments.
Operated various machines used in production processes.
Trained new employees, instructing each in use of machinery, standard operating procedures and company policies.
Investigated and resolved production issues.

Product Development Coordinator

Ingevity (Formally Purification Cellutions)

01.2005 - 01.2012

Manage all sample request coming through sample request system and maintained the sample request list.
Maintained a 95% or above average for on time sample request.
Processed and shipped samples via FedEx and UPS systems.
Assisted with the design of various new jigs for production of new products.
Worked with area engineers in process development to maintain and improve customer standards by collecting data and running trials on various pieces of equipment.
Generate and publish daily yield reports.
Assisted in the setup of new pilot areas throughout the plant.
Co-chair of the behavior based safety team.
Trained and conducted JSA's on all of the new development processes.
Developed an inventory system to track samples throughout the production process.
Create work instruction for new processes developed by the team.
Managed cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products..
Facilitated training sessions for team members on industry best practices, boosting overall productivity levels within the department.
Implemented continuous improvement methodologies to drive ongoing enhancements in product design and functionality over time.
Conducted product inspections to meet organizational and industry standards and requirements.

Extruder Operator

Purification Cellutions

01.2004 - 01.2005

Mitigated downtime by swiftly identifying mechanical issues with the extruder and coordinating necessary repairs with maintenance personnel.
Changed out screens, dies, and inserts to fit different production needs.
Maximized workforce efficiency by effectively managing shift handovers, ensuring smooth communication between team members and seamless continuation of production activities.
Maintained detailed records of production data, including materials used, machine settings, and output levels for accurate reporting purposes.
Took apart machinery, cleaned parts, and replaced damaged or worn out components.
Increased overall output by streamlining workflow processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
Supported continuous improvement efforts by participating in process improvement projects aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing waste.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and develop solutions for improved performance.
Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety protocols, and company procedures, enhancing team productivity.
Ensured consistent product quality by closely monitoring temperature, pressure, and other relevant parameters during the extrusion process.
Participated in the implementation of new extrusion equipment, contributing valuable insights and technical knowledge during installation and testing phases.
Ensured a clean working environment by performing daily housekeeping tasks around machinery and workstations.
Completed product traceability, logs, and production reports to accurately document extrusion-related activities.
Member of the Behavior Based Safety Team.

Quality Assurance

Purification Cellutions

04.2003 - 02.2004

Performance testing of samples from each lot.
Dimension testing of finished product to ensure product meets the customers specs.
Assisted with regulatory binders and quality assurance and quality control procedures.
Implemented quality assurance measures, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality products and services.
Improved production processes with the implementation of quality assurance measures.
Implemented quality assurance best practices, resulting in reduced defects and improved product reliability.
Implemented rigorous quality assurance measures, maintaining compliance with industry regulations and accreditation standards.
Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
Collaborated with quality assurance teams to ensure products met or exceeded customer specifications.
Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through active participation in quality assurance initiatives.
Performed quality assurance through analytical testing for quality, consistency and efficacy.
Developed and maintained documentation related to quality assurance procedures, standards, and specifications.
Updated and executed written procedures in coordination with engineering and quality assurance.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Shift Lead

Team Coordinator

Product Development Coordinator

Extruder Operator

Quality Assurance

Education

High School Diploma -

Skills

Accomplishments

Certification

Timeline

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