Eric Shupe
Elizabethton,TN
Summary
Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand. Excellent trainer and mentor. Multi-tasking Team Leader. Supportive Team Lead with five and a half years of experience leading teams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Composites Lead
Borla Exhaust
05.2016 - Current
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Wrote and enforced company procedures for composites and coatings.
- Composed production schedule.
- Adjusted equipment to meet different productivity levels.
- Directed and supervised team of up to seven engaged in production and manufacturing.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Designed strategic plan for component development practices to support future projects.
- Developed monthly and daily production output plans to deliver on customer service and financial metrics.
- Audited team performance and compliance with production and safety standards.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviors and standards.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Held daily team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
- Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
- Reviewed, implemented and updated company records related to team activities for future reference.
Owner Operator
Von Schupe
06.2008 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Assessed damaged materials and resolving issues related to products.
Education
Monocoque Design
Managing Composites
10.2022
High School Diploma -
Unaka High School
Elizabethton, TN05.2001
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Computer Aided Cutting and Kitting of Composite Materials
- Composite Lamination
- Vacuum Bagging
- Autoclave Operations
- Autoclave Maintenance and Programming
- Aerospace Manufacturing
- Mold Manufacturing and Maintenance
- Hand Finishing
- Packing and Shipping
- Metal Powder Coating
- Composite Powder Coating
- Cerakote Application
- Rubber Bushing Manufacturing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Production Monitoring
- Technique Optimization
- Quality Control
- Operational Efficiency and Safety
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Task Monitoring
- Job Assignments
- Corrective Actions
- Team Meetings
- Appliance Repair
- Team-Building Exercises
- Invoice Verification
- Team Member Motivation
- Belt Sanders
- Joint Ventures
- Preventable Injuries
- Resource Allocation
- Employee Evaluation
- Team Monitoring
- Overseeing Personnel
- Performance Improvement
- Profit and Loss Reporting
- Complaint Resolution
- Performing Evaluations
- Process Integration
- Workplace Safety
- Maintain Systems
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Chemical Cleaners
- Workload Delegation
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Set Up Devices
- Special Requests
- Troubleshoot Service Issues
- Valid Driver's License
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Appraisal Reviews
- Prevention Strategies
- Pneumatic Repairs
- Coordinate Supplies
- Report Exceptions
- Fixing Malfunctions
- Shipment Processing
- HR Consulting
- Collaborative Environments
Affiliations
- Shelby
- GM
- Borla
- Kindig-It Designs
- Bella Terra
- Summit Racing
- StanceCo
- Von Schupe
- BAM
- UT
- ETSU
- Banshee
- Cerx
Certification
Monocoque Design
CCT (pending)
Timeline
Composites Lead
Borla Exhaust
05.2016 - Current
Owner Operator
Von Schupe
06.2008 - Current
Monocoque Design
Managing Composites
High School Diploma -
Unaka High School
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