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Jacob Burdette

Brodhead,KY

Summary

Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Enjoy seeing trained employees succeed individually after mentorship has completed.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

EDM Manager

B&H Toolworks
Mt. Vernon, KY
09.2015 - 03.2021
  • Raised performance by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
  • Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
  • Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
  • Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of processes for labor, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Production Assistant

TTAI
Somerset, KY
06.2013 - 11.2013
  • Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
  • Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
  • Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
  • Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables.
  • Created reports and documents and submitted production paperwork on time.
  • Completed logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions.

Mail Sorter

United States Post Office
Lexington, KY
11.2012 - 04.2013
  • Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
  • Reviewed incoming mail for proper date, postage and barcode scans.
  • Used automated mail processing equipment to sort and collate mail.
  • Scanned incoming pieces, logging and uploading information into mail-tracking system to support resolution of future inquiries.
  • Evaluated mail trays to determine proper placement.
  • Performed final preparation for outgoing, metered correspondences prior to placement for production.

Production Worker

Hitachi
Berea, KY
08.2010 - 07.2012
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
  • Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
  • Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables.
  • Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rockcastle County High School
Mount Vernon, KY

No Degree - Business

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Skills

  • Issue and Conflict Resolution
  • Managing Employee Relations
  • Managing Terminations
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Proficient with microsoft word, excel
  • 6 years experience with CAD software as well as other manufacturing software

Timeline

EDM Manager

B&H Toolworks
09.2015 - 03.2021

Production Assistant

TTAI
06.2013 - 11.2013

Mail Sorter

United States Post Office
11.2012 - 04.2013

Production Worker

Hitachi
08.2010 - 07.2012

High School Diploma -

Rockcastle County High School

No Degree - Business

Eastern Kentucky University
Jacob Burdette