ERIC GLINDEMAN
Post Falls,ID
Summary
Dependable professional with hands-on leadership experience in monitoring and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, implementing process control strategies, and maintaining quality standards. Strengths include strong analytical skills, proficiency in problem-solving, and ability to work in cross-functional teams for successful project completion. Previous roles have resulted in improved efficiency and reduced downtime through effective preventive maintenance and quick resolution of technical issues.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Technician III – Mites Department
ALK Source Materials
Post Falls, ID
04.2019 - Current
- Process allergens per Standard Operating Procedures
- Operate, adjust and troubleshoot processing equipment
- Maintained accurate records of production processes to comply with FDA standards.
- Authored documents within Quality Docs / QA Change systems
- Developed and updated standard operating procedures (SOPs) for process operations.
- Analyzed process data with various statistical tools.
- Monitored and adjusted production processes to meet quality standards.
- Organized, analyzed and prepared technical data reports.
- Conducted tests and experiments with new materials, equipment and processes.
- Developed and implemented process improvement plans to reduce cycle time, improve efficiency, and increase quality.
- Maintained accurate records of process parameters, test results, and other relevant data in accordance with company policies.
- Operated and monitored advanced manufacturing equipment.
Process Technician II – Pollens Department
ALK Source Materials
Post Falls, ID
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Process allergens per Standard Operating Procedures.
- Operate, adjust and troubleshoot allergy processing equipment.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements related to the manufacturing process.
Heat Treat Operator
Kaiser Aluminum
Spokane, WA
04.2007 - 08.2016
- Read production schedules and work orders to determine processing sequences, furnace temperatures, and heat cycle requirements for metal to be heat-treated
- Adjust controls to maintain temperatures and heating times, using instruments and charts, dials and gauges of furnaces
- Determine temperatures, current frequencies, heating cycles based on properties of metal to be treated
- Set up and operate equipment that hardens, anneals and heat treats metal that is designated for the aerospace industry
- Participated in Kaizen Events to continuously improve all production functions and processes
- Completed training in and has performed Lockout/Tag-Out, Confined Space Entry as well as Incident Investigations, Job Safe Practices and MSDS’s
- Certified in forklift operations, including a range of miscellaneous equipment.
- Performed shift lead duties as requested by the shift supervisor
Fishing Department Manager
Sportsman’s Warehouse
Kennewick, WA
03.2005 - 04.2007
- Oversaw operations for department generating daily sales.
- Responsible for promotion, merchandising, staff supervision and training
- Directed and coordinated activities involving sales and inventory of fishing equipment
- Processed merchandise and maintained inventory levels to meet sales expectations
- Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service
- Traveling team member in the setup/ opening of Sportsman’s Warehouses across multiple states.
Warehouse Manager
Sportsman’s Warehouse
Spokane Valley, WA
01.2001 - 04.2005
- Responsible for promotion, and staff supervision and training
- Examined shipment contents and compared with records and invoices to verify accuracy
- Recorded shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages or discrepancies for reporting, accounting and recordkeeping purposes
- Prepared documents – work orders, bills of lading, shipping orders to route materials
- Conferred with representatives (Corporate) to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications
- Contacted carrier representatives and made arrangements to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials
- Maintained 5S standards
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Management
Western Governors University
01.2020
Skills
- Analytical problem solving
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Experienced in making effective decisions
- Active learner
- Work well independently/teams
- Effective Leadership
- Attention to detail
- Innovative
- Multitasking
Timeline
Process Technician III – Mites Department
ALK Source Materials
04.2019 - Current
Process Technician II – Pollens Department
ALK Source Materials
09.2016 - 04.2019
Heat Treat Operator
Kaiser Aluminum
04.2007 - 08.2016
Fishing Department Manager
Sportsman’s Warehouse
03.2005 - 04.2007
Warehouse Manager
Sportsman’s Warehouse
01.2001 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Management
Western Governors University
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