Ethan Sanford
Elizabethtown,KY
Summary
Hardworking Plant Superintendent oversees production operations, including coordinating supplies, maintaining equipment and training employees. Part of a greenfield plant startup. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational abilities. 12+ years of experience.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Superintendent
Kruger
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained safety and compliance of all operations.
- Collaborated with vendors to keep adequate supplies for production operations.
- Oversaw capital expenditure projects related to infrastructure improvements or equipment upgrades to maintain a state-of-the-art facility competitive within the industry landscape.
- Evaluated performance metrics regularly, identifying areas for improvement in both individual worker output and overall plant efficiency.
- Enhanced safety protocols for overall workforce protection and reduced accidents on the job.
- Managed change effectively by proactively communicating with employees about upcoming modifications to processes or policies, fostering a positive environment receptive to ongoing evolution and growth.
- Coordinated emergency response plans effectively addressing potential hazards and ensuring the welfare of all plant personnel during unexpected incidents.
- Performed line checks to assess quality of materials, parts and final products.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in enhanced operational excellence and cost savings across multiple departments within the plant facility.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork among employees by fostering open communication channels, encouraging collaboration, and providing opportunities for growth within the organization.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design and implement custom solutions for unique plant requirements.
- Provided employee training programs focused on skill development, promoting a knowledgeable workforce capable of handling diverse tasks within the plant environment.
- Managed production scheduling and kept team on-task to meet all deadlines.
- Supervised day-to-day functions of plant.
- Coached employees on company standards and efficiency.
- Monitored safety practices and made changes or recommendations.
- Suggested specific ideas for process, productivity and safety improvements.
- Placed orders for materials and equipment with vendors.
- Compiled reports analyzing performance data and presented findings and results.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TNSkills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Controlling costs
- Safety practices
- Administering budgets
- Managing operations
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Operations Management
- Safety Planning
- Quality assurance standards
- Waste Reduction
- Production Scheduling
- Quality control guidelines
- Monitoring performance
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Optimizing production
- Safety Procedures
- Preventive Maintenance
- Team Training
- Scheduling Coordination
- Progress Monitoring
- Materials Inspection
- Production Planning
- Emergency Procedures
- Equipment Repairs
- Policy and procedure implementation
- OSHA safety trained
- Spreadsheets
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking and Organization
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Production Monitoring
- Equipment Operation
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Peer Training
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Conflict Resolution
- Goal Setting
- Plant Operations
- Documentation And Reporting
- Plant Machinery and Equipment
- Critical Decision-Making
- Inventory Control
- Work Scheduling
- Process Improvement
- Performance Evaluations
Dates
06/28/24
Sections
Resume, Ethan Sanford Resume.pdf
Timeline
Plant Superintendent
Kruger
01.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Jackson State Community College
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