Wayne Ensminger
Follansbee,WV
Summary
Detail-oriented Plant Supervisor with 37 years of experience in hard surface chrome plating and EDT operations. Adept at scheduling employees and motivating teams to complete long hours of work. Committed to worker and workplace safety and high standards of organization.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Supervisor
Neo Industries
Weirton , WV
06.2015 - Current
- Supervised employees and day-to-day processes of plant.
- Reviewed accuracy of purchase orders and inventories.
- Monitored employee performances and motivated team members on day-to-day basis by delivering positive reinforcement.
- Set schedules and allocated resources for current and backlog production requirements.
- Lead professional development programs for assembly and operator staff.
- Trained 40 new employees on company standards and safety procedures.
- Collaborated with engineering team and other departments to maximize productivity.
- Managed all areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Trained, developed and counseled employees to develop high performing team.
- Resolved team member concerns and problems while facilitating solutions and forwarding complex matters to higher authorities.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Supervised, trained and evaluated employees in chrome plating/ EDT operations/ safety regulations/ loading/ fork truck operations/ driver training/ documentation training.
- Implemented conflict-resolution tactics by cooperating with clients and staff to achieve team objectives.
- Conveyed project information consistently and quickly to resolve issues and deliver constructive feedback.
- Met other supervisors and business leaders to plan and guide workflow and operations.
- Achieved safety standards by maximizing prevention and reducing accidents by 100%.
- Enhanced efficiency 25% by coaching staff and positive teamwork.
- Trained, mentored and supported high-performing team, providing regular performance review, feedback and coaching in deficient areas.
- Improved processes by identifying slow-downs and collaborating with Plant manager to resolve.
- Identified source of equipment malfunctions by using various troubleshooting methods.
- Boosted company efficiency through technology upgrades and process improvements, leading to 100% customer satisfaction.
- Performed equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Coordinated schedules and oversaw work of chrome processors, EDT operators and truck drivers.
EDT Operator
Neo Industries
Weirton , WV
09.2011 - 06.2015
- Created and maintained daily activity logs to track ongoing operational performance.
- Maintained correct temperature, levels and pressures on process systems and equipment.
- Cleaned and lubricated equipment on regular schedules to maintain life of machinery and achieve consistent operations.
- Put completed products into packages and moved to staging locations.
- Monitored operating power plant equipment and readouts to identify problems and pursue corrective action.
- Removed and replaced tools and dyes to complete various tasks.
- Collected oil, water and electrolyte samples to complete laboratory testing.
- Maintained open communication with systems operators to keep line voltages, transmission loads and frequencies in check.
- Evaluated materials for quality and sorted parts and final products.
- Calibrated each machine at beginning and end of each shift.
- Received and processed written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
- Compiled operational data into reports to help management spot trends and resolve problems.
- Regulated system conditions to balance power generation, cost and safety concerns.
- Identified machinery issues and repaired parts to keep equipment up and running.
- Selected proper cutting tools, calculating parameters to manufacture components and parts.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Practiced safe lockout-tagout procedures to prevent injury to personnel during maintenance procedures.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Maintained work environments safe and efficient at all times.
- Controlled material usage to keep costs low, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies to minimize waste.
- Applied machine operations and settings strategies to discover and fix root cause issues negatively impacting production performance.
- Met or exceeded target of 100 % on-time customer shipments with motivational approach to team leadership.
- Assigned individual work plans and reviewed jobs to accomplish all tasks within expected parameters.
- Identified and helped resolve nonconforming product issues to support accurate order fulfillment.
- Boosted productivity, efficiency, adaptability and receptivity when guiding 17 staff in implementing safety solution.
- Established and enforced 5s program successful in increasing line efficiency and dropping accidents to 0 per quarter.
- Managed and supervised daily activities of 17 team members to verify fulfillment of customer orders and adherence to general warehouse operations.
- Supervised equipment upgrades and modifications.
Crew Leader
Neo Industries
Weirton , WV
05.2000 - 06.2015
- Mentored newly hired crew members to prepare each for job roles.
- Managed multiple employees in various job tasks throughout phases of project completion.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Applied communication skills to interact with project stakeholders.
- Enforced safety mandates and OSHA restrictions with good leadership skills.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
- Monitored task completion to meet company standards for performance.
- Observed safety protocols and manufacturer's instructions when using heavy machinery and equipment.
- Compiled performance data into metric-derived reports for project supervisor.
- Resolved issues among crew members by addressing problems immediately and mediating disagreements.
- Oversaw team contributions to project completion to streamline operations.
- Supervised all project contributions to meet organizational deadlines and expectations.
- Maintained quality control and contract compliance for new equipment and system installations.
- Resolved employee issues, complaints and requests-for-clarification to keep projects on track.
- Inspected cleanliness, organization and safety of job sites after every shift.
- Signaled equipment operators to help align machinery movements and smoothly transfer materials.
- Worked closely with plant manager and plant supervisor to design effective construction schedules, maintaining customer satisfaction and meeting deadlines.
- Implemented waste management procedures for chromic acid/ EDM sludge materials
- Measured, cut and laid out materials based on individual job requirements.
- Read written instructions carefully and communicated with team members clearly to promote workplace safety.
- Trained in how to complete skilled job tasks such as scheduling trucks and BOL
- Organized and maintained tools and equipment to enhance work efficiency.
- Decreased safety accidents by closely monitoring coworkers, Trip hazards/ fire control tasks and construction areas.
- Used organizational skills to meet productivity requirements.
- Kept machinery clean, lubricated and well-maintained for optimum use.
Mechanical Plater
Neo Industries
Weirton , WV
06.1989 - 06.2000
- Performed minor maintenance on tank maintenance and rectifier system machines and notified supervisor of needed repairs.
- Immersed objects for coating and plating into cleaning solutions and sprayed objects with conductive solutions to prepare plating.
- Safely used metal shears, hacksaws, bar cutters and other tools to cut metal components for installation.
- Prevented installation errors by carefully measuring and cutting pieces to match work orders and site specifications.
- Inspected finished pieces, verified specifications and assessed needs for machine adjustments to optimize products.
- Trained entry-level employees and apprentices on coater machinery operation to maximize team performance.
- Checked all phases of SOP production to verify conformance with internal guidelines and customer specifications.
- Practiced safety in all job areas, following all company procedures and OSHA regulations to maximize team safety.
- Loaded and setup materials in preparation successful operation of crane and tank equipment.
- Handled hazardous waste according to established procedures, placing materials in correct receptacles for safe disposal.
- Replaced worn parts and adjusted equipment components using hand and powered tools.
- Observed production schedules, adjusting daily job procedures to meet deadlines and dynamic specifications.
Truck Driver
Neo Industries
Weirton , WV
09.1985 - 06.1989
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top product shipment delivery quality control.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
- Conducted emergency roadside repairs, including changing tires, replacing light bulbs and installing fuses and tire chains.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Logged all pertinent shift information, including driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
- Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Observed all driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Maintained ongoing communications with plant manager in operations center to keep teammates informed.
- Employed best inventory packing and safety practices with zero complaints, hazards, incidents or lost-time accidents.
- Submitted reports on condition of truck at end of each trip.
- Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing each shift, noting any damage or issues in detailed logs.
- Lifted freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights up to 30,000 pounds.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Conducted daily vehicle and equipment inspections to maintain safety and comply with laws.
- Conducted preventive maintenance, checking gages, readings and fluid changes while executing truck cleans and completing advanced mechanical repairs.
- Increased inventory longevity, inspecting and repairing vehicles and emergency equipment to promote effective mechanical and safety usage.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
- Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
- Submitted daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
- Used Crane/ fork truck/ tow motor equipment to assist with loading and unloading vehicles and properly securing items for long road trips.
- Ran tractor-trailer combination in all seasons and environments, including all weather
- Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and manually cranked dolly wheels.
- Fulfilled back haul orders and spotting trailers in loading yard.
- Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered all pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes to ensure vehicles remain in proper working condition
- Performed daily inspections and completed vehicle repairs.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Balanced and handled expense accounts for each trip.
- Reviewed all vehicles in fleet on daily basis to determine those requiring immediate repairs and maintenance work.
- Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
Education
High School Diploma -
Brooke County High School
Follansbee, WV05.1978
Skills
- Hard surface chrome plating/ EDT expert
- Employee training
- Crane/ EDT/ truck/ tow motor maintenance
- Progress monitoring
- Preventative maintenance
- Productivity improvement specialist
- Performance reporting
- Quality assurance controls
- Process improvement strategies
- Contract review and recommendations
- Cost reduction and containment
- Systems implementation
- Solutions development
- Staff supervision
- Overhead cranes
- Safety protocol
- OSHA standards
- Crane inspection and maintenance
- Worksite safety
- Load weight calculation
- Project management
- Parts inspection
- Certified Fall Protection Trainer
- Safety awareness
- Safety assessment
- Kept detailed records of site inspections, issues and progress with standards
- Risk management
- Job analysis
- Accident reviewing
- Interviewing skills
- Hazard reporting
- OSHA record keeping
- Microsoft Office
- PPE use
- Lockout remedies
- Clean MVR
- XATA operation
- Trained in WV safety regulations
- Air Brake Certification
- Skilled forklift operator
- Pallet jack and hand truck operation
- Safety protocols
- Mixing equipment operation
- Hazardous waste removal
- Production management
- Materials monitoring
- Machinery maintenance
- Documentation ability
- Polishing work
- Maintenance Services
- Materials movement
- Blueprint and Schematics Interpretation
- Safety Protocols
- Loading and unloading protocols
- Machining and production standards
- Equipment operation
- Assembly procedures
- Equipment assembly
- Preventive maintenance
- Safety management and control
- Document control
- Quality control
- Standard operating procedures
- Research and Development
- Chemical processing
- Chemical processes
- Analytical equipment
- Process and plant design
- Equipment Repairs
- Safety Procedures
- Production Planning
- Reporting
- Team Training
- Materials Inspection
- Spreadsheets
- Emergency Procedures
- Waste Reduction
- Policy and procedure implementation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Environmental Compliance
- Progress Monitoring
- Scheduling Coordination
Certification
- CDL (Commercial Driver's License)
Timeline
Plant Supervisor
Neo Industries
06.2015 - Current
EDT Operator
Neo Industries
09.2011 - 06.2015
Crew Leader
Neo Industries
05.2000 - 06.2015
Mechanical Plater
Neo Industries
06.1989 - 06.2000
Truck Driver
Neo Industries
09.1985 - 06.1989
High School Diploma -
Brooke County High School
- CDL (Commercial Driver's License)
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