Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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David Quinn

West Liberty,IA

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

3rd Shift Supervisor

Plastic Products Co.
West Branch, IA
10.2008 - Current

I started out as mold technician and then was promoted to supervisor where i was responsible for all night time operations.

scheduled work assignments for on average 20 operators

managing 3 mold technicians, 3 material handlers, 2 mold hangers, and 2 quality technicians.

Supported team operations to maintain workflow efficiency. Contributed to training and development of team members.

  • Supervised production operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
  • Managed team performance, providing coaching and training to enhance skills and efficiency.
  • Facilitated communication between shifts to ensure seamless workflow transitions and information sharing.

General Laborer

R3 Composites
Muscatine, IA
12.2007 - 10.2008

Responsibilities included overseeing the operation of 2 injection molding machines

Duties included Setting molds enter process settings and troubleshoot for quality issues.

Working and learning all aspects of resin transfer molding as well as compression molding.

Supervisor/Process Technician

Vanderwood Plastics
Milan, IL
02.2003 - 11.2007

Responsibilities for overseeing an average of 15 operators, 1 mold setter,1 material handler, and 1 tech all working in the area of injection molding

Troubleshooting processes to ensure quality parts meeting company's goals for production

Responsibilities included overseeing the assignments of operators to presses

Duties also included giving employee evaluations as well as training employees on company policy and procedures

Responsible for product changes including start-ups and processing

Trained production personnel on proper procedures for machine operation

Also functioned as a shift supervisor directing support personnel

Mold Setter/Process Technician

Freedom Plastics
Sheffield, IL
06.1997 - 02.2003

Assisted process technicians with routine activities

Changed molds and did start ups on injection molding machines ranging from 50-750 tons

Assisted in preventative maintenance of customer-supplied molds

Trained production personnel on proper procedures for machine operation

worked closely with quality to ensure production of good parts

Education

High School Diploma -

Kewanee High School
Kewanee, IL

Skills

    Energetic and ambitious, works well individually with minimal supervision or as part of a team

    Handle pressure well and can adapt to shifting priorities

    proven ability to train and motivate employees

    Able to successfully deal with and organize people

    Decisive, analytical,and creative: able to problem solve in an ever-changing environment

    Certified in operating forklifts and overhead cranes

Timeline

3rd Shift Supervisor

Plastic Products Co.
10.2008 - Current

General Laborer

R3 Composites
12.2007 - 10.2008

Supervisor/Process Technician

Vanderwood Plastics
02.2003 - 11.2007

Mold Setter/Process Technician

Freedom Plastics
06.1997 - 02.2003

High School Diploma -

Kewanee High School
David Quinn