Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Manager

Daffany Smiddy

Madisonville,TN

Summary

Adept at driving operational excellence, I significantly enhanced process efficiency and team competency at Apex Canvas. My expertise in continuous improvement and team training, coupled with a knack for implementing lean manufacturing techniques, resulted in marked performance improvements, streamlining operations and fostering a safer, more productive environment.

Work History

Process Technician

Apex Canvas
  • Trained new technicians in proper usage of equipment, safety protocols, and company procedures, ensuring a high level of competence across the team.
  • Supported an environment of safety through thorough knowledge of regulations, best practices, and consistent communication with team members regarding safe work habits.
  • Troubleshot technical issues, implementing solutions to maintain a smooth production process.
  • Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures that improved consistency across shifts and reduced training time for new hires.
  • Administered processes, resolved issues and recommended improvements for all structure methods.
  • Coordinated with engineering teams during equipment upgrades or installation projects, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing production activities.
  • Monitored all objectives and communicated with various teams regarding performance.
  • Provided hands-on assistance during emergency situations such as equipment malfunctions or shutdowns while maintaining composure under pressure.
  • Assisted in the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques, streamlining operations and reducing waste.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives within the facility, resulting in higher levels of operational excellence.

Production Sewer

Apex Canvas
  • Trained new technicians in proper usage of equipment, safety protocols, and company procedures, ensuring a high level of competence across the team.
  • Supported an environment of safety through thorough knowledge of regulations, best practices, and consistent communication with team members regarding safe work habits.
  • Troubleshot technical issues, implementing solutions to maintain a smooth production process.
  • Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures that improved consistency across shifts and reduced training time for new hires.
  • Administered processes, resolved issues and recommended improvements for all structure methods.
  • Coordinated with engineering teams during equipment upgrades or installation projects, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing production activities.
  • Monitored all objectives and communicated with various teams regarding performance.
  • Provided hands-on assistance during emergency situations such as equipment malfunctions or shutdowns while maintaining composure under pressure.
  • Assisted in the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques, streamlining operations and reducing waste.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives within the facility, resulting in higher levels of operational excellence.

Education

GED - General Studies

Walter State Community College
Morristown, TN
05.1997

Skills

  • Process flows
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Team Training
  • Process Monitoring
  • Process Implementation
  • Performance Improvement
  • Parts Installation
  • Process Analysis
  • Procedure updating
  • Production Scheduling

Timeline

Process Technician

Apex Canvas

Production Sewer

Apex Canvas

GED - General Studies

Walter State Community College
Daffany Smiddy