Edward Casteel
Halethorpe,MD
Summary
Dynamic Finishing Manager with a proven track record at Display Craft Manufacturing, enhancing production efficiency by implementing lean techniques and automating processes. Skilled in quality assurance and customer focus, achieving significant increases in sales revenue through technical expertise and client consultations. Excelled in fostering teamwork and collaboration, driving department productivity, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Knowledgeable Desired Position with solid background in overseeing finishing operations in manufacturing environments. Successfully managed production schedules, ensuring high-quality output and timely project completion. Demonstrated effective leadership and problem-solving skills, fostering team efficiency and productivity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiishing Manager
Display Craft Manufacturing
09.2018 - Current
- Conducted regular performance reviews for team members, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for professional development.
- Verified finishing met established standards for color, textures, metallic, exotic woods and aged finishes.
- Created reports and scheduled production requirements in Software to facilitate department operations.
- Coordinated closely with sales teams to provide technical expertise on available finishes during client consultations, contributing to increased sales revenue.
- Introduced automation technology into the finishing process, increasing throughput and reducing labor costs.
- Scheduled and handled service calls.
- Communicated effectively with customers to confirm satisfaction and deliver project updates.
- Established and developed relationships with customers to achieve satisfaction and build customer loyalty.
- Coordinated production operations by calculating material and labor needs to maximize resources.
- Informed leadership of problems and situations that affected department performance and drove accountability by formulating solutions to resolve issues.
- Maintained work area and equipment and followed prescribed safety procedures to minimize injuries and incidents.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and reducing waste.
- Provided guidance, assistance and training to employees when needed.
- Set production goals and motivated team to achieve such goals.
- Interacted with warehouse personnel to resolve inventory discrepancies and quality issues to reduce downtime.
- Supported department policies, procedures and standards to advocate for organization and maintain compliance.
- Developed and implemented new production processes.
- Continually sought to reduce costs, accelerate throughput time, minimize work in process and improve quality.
- Assisted employees with processes and troubleshooting to advance employee skill levels.
- Monitored production for quality in workmanship and color matching.
- Altered equipment properly to work with unique fixtures.
- Performed root cause analysis on product defects, leading to targeted improvements in the manufacturing process.
- Planned labor and materials and established schedule for each project.
- Monitored staff in creation of high-quality fixtures that would be used in retail locations for luxury brands.
- Fostered collaboration by overseeing and directing polishing, painting and coating activities.
- Used blasting, pre-sand, UV coat, bleaching and wire brushing to create product's desired look.
- Supervised creation of high-quality retail fixtures for luxury brands.
- Adapted quickly to changing market demands by re-allocating resources or updating processes as needed to stay competitive.
- Reduced lead times by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and implementing effective solutions.
- Maintained detailed records of finished products, ensuring accurate documentation for customer orders and facilitating timely shipments.
- Sharpened quality inspection and quality assurance processes to align with customer goals and expectations.
- Effectively supervised production to confirm high levels of workmanship quality and color matching.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant industry standards and regulations, maintaining a strong reputation for quality and reliability in the marketplace.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize overall project timelines and deliverables.
- Applied leadership and technical skills to facilitate safe and effective department operations.
- Reviewed finishing to assure that it met established standards for color, textures, metallic, Type woods and aged finishes.
- Supervised and supported employees by overseeing production, submitting work hours, processing time off requests and performing evaluations to maximize department productivity and efficiency.
- Streamlined workflow processes for increased productivity and reduced downtime in the finishing department.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents, resulting in lower insurance costs and improved employee morale.
- Used pre-sand, UV coat, bleaching, and wire brushing to create desired look of product.
- Improved product quality with thorough inspections and regular maintenance of equipment.
- Applied UV coat, bleaching and wire brushing to create look of product.
- Selected project materials required to achieve specific finishes.
- Managed a team of skilled professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment that encouraged continuous improvement initiatives.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
Finishing Manager
Furst Brothers
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Coordinated production operations by calculating material and labor needs to maximize resources.
- Informed leadership of problems and situations that affected department performance and drove accountability by formulating solutions to resolve issues.
- Maintained work area and equipment and followed prescribed safety procedures to minimize injuries and incidents.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and reducing waste.
Education
12th - Auto Mechanics
1976
Skills
- Safety regulations compliance
- Health and safety compliance
- Product quality assurance
- Customer focus
- Deadline management
- Quality control
- Production planning
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Production scheduling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Fiishing Manager - Display Craft Manufacturing
09.2018 - Current
Finishing Manager - Furst Brothers
09.2016 - 09.2018
Bladensburg Senior High - 12th , Auto Mechanics
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