Dontae Favors
Cincinnati,United States
Summary
Results-focused supply chain leader with demonstrated success in resolving technical manufacturing problems. Adept at overseeing supplier activities, monitoring compliance and handling issues with external vendors. Well-versed in supervising quality, schedules and inspections. Competent in cross-functional collaboration and complex problem-solving. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Motivated professional offering Green Belt and Yellow Belt experience in Lean Six Sigma. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemical Process Operator/Metal Spray
GE Aviation
Cincinnati, OH
01.2022 - Current
- Adhered to safety procedures and protocols when using equipment and moving hazardous chemicals.
- Checked work areas to detect leaks and equipment malfunctions to promote safe operating conditions.
- Operated equipment to transfer chemicals to and from storage tanks.
- Collected product samples at precise times using correct methods to monitor and analyze chemical processes.
CNC/Broach Operator/Assembly Line Worker
Robert Bosch Automotive Steering
Florence, KY
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
- Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Stopped machine operation to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement according to required machining sequences.
- Entered data into spreadsheets, documents and databases with high accuracy rate.
- Transferred written information into databases to maintain consistent, accurate client records and project details.
- Emailed completed documents to supervisors and co-workers to confirm accuracy.
- Obtained scanned records and uploaded into company databases.
- Recovered missing data and resolved statistical inconsistencies by communicating with source authors.
Coating Operator/Inspector/Lead Technician
GE Aviation
Cincinnati, OH
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Led full product development lifecycles from concept phase through final production.
- Managed cross-functional workgroups tasked with multi-disciplinary reviews of new project proposals.
- Validated performance of pre-release and finished products for compliance with both regulatory standards and internal business goals.
- Observed quality control procedures.
- Developed manufacturing procedures and monitored designs to improve operations and product quality.
- Evaluated feasibility of design ideas based on appearance, safety and market characteristics.
- Measured and mixed chemicals to precisely follow coating recipes and match customer specifications.
- Handled and disposed of hazardous waste carefully to minimize harm to personnel or environmental habitats.
- Examined products to determine initial quality and discarded inadequate or inferior material into separate bins.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Followed staffing strategies to achieve production goals.
Assembly Worker
OPW Engineered Systems
South Lebanon, OH
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Used hand and power tools to assemble products.
- Kept workstation organized and orderly, making sure production parts, tools, test equipment and documentation were properly stored and maintained.
- Followed safety procedures while working in noisy and dusty environments to operate machines and tools.
- Performed visual final inspections and documentation prior to assembly, resulting in 100% quality of products.
- Set up and operated greasing equipment to lubricate components, sub-assemblies or assemblies.
- Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
CNC Machine Operator/Assembly Line Production Worker
Thyssenkrupp Bilstein
Hamilton, OH
11.2012 - 11.2015
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
- Set controls to regulate speed, feed and coolant flow.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Loaded and unloaded machines to prevent expensive equipment issues.
- Leveraged micrometers, verniers and gages to accurately inspect parts.
- Removed physical refuse and debris and organized tools to maintain safe work environment.
- Prepared surfaces for work to be performed by removing surface imperfections.
- Adhered to safety standards to protect people and equipment.
Machine Operator/Forklift Operator/Logistics Assistant
Leggett & Platt
Cincinnati, OH
08.2000 - 10.2012
- Tested machines before work to quickly identify major issues and assess mechanical problems.
- Inserted production materials into machine properly to enhance production output.
- Set machine operation features such as speed, size and shape to meet project specifications.
- Entered data regarding machinery output and project specifications into computer tracking system.
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
- Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
- Operated lift equipment to safely move stock in and out of high bay areas and around premises.
- Unloaded cargo from trucks with mechanized equipment.
Education
Machine Trades
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH07.2015
Blueprint Reading
Scarlet Oaks Career Development
Cincinnati, OH10.2005
Machine Shop Technology
Scarlet Oaks Career Development
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Continuous Improvements
- Processes and Procedure
- Active Listening
- PPE Use
- Organizational Skills
- Experience in Leadership
- Quantitative Skills
- Improvement Plan Knowledge
- Team Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Good Work Ethic
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Relationship Building
- Planning & Organizing
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Timeline
Chemical Process Operator/Metal Spray
GE Aviation
01.2022 - Current
CNC/Broach Operator/Assembly Line Worker
Robert Bosch Automotive Steering
08.2020 - 01.2022
Coating Operator/Inspector/Lead Technician
GE Aviation
08.2016 - 01.2020
Assembly Worker
OPW Engineered Systems
11.2015 - 08.2016
CNC Machine Operator/Assembly Line Production Worker
Thyssenkrupp Bilstein
11.2012 - 11.2015
Machine Operator/Forklift Operator/Logistics Assistant
Leggett & Platt
08.2000 - 10.2012
Machine Trades
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Blueprint Reading
Scarlet Oaks Career Development
Machine Shop Technology
Scarlet Oaks Career Development
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
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