James Hardin
Warren,OH
Summary
Highly skilled Process Control supervisor with over 20 years of experience supervising, scheduling and directing employees. Resourceful specialist knowledgeable in production of high-quality prescription eyewear. Track record of boosting efficiency, improving training programs and reducing waste. Focused on monitoring safety in busy and potentially hazardous environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Control Supervisor
Essilor of America (Classic Optical)
03.2018 - Current
- Serve as Process Control Supervisor in an industry leading prescription eyewear manufacturer
- Perform extensive analysis of complex systems to isolate root cause and eliminate defects
- Initiated onboarding program
- Created apprenticeship program to provide associates opportunity for growth within the organization
- Maintain continuous improvement to increase the value, efficiency, and quality of our product
- Network with partner facilities to establish best practices and Standard Operating Procedures for distribution within the organization.
Production Supervisor
Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity (NOSTRA)
08.2008 - 03.2018
- Supervised a staff at a Department of the Navy facility in the production of prescription eyewear for US armed forces and eligible recipients
- Provided training and technical assistance to ensure efficient operations and quality
- Mentor work leaders to develop their management and training skills
- Team leader for groups involved with continuous improvement as a Lean Management Greenbelt
- Research equipment and consumables to ensure optimal value to the U.S
- Government
- Maintained stocking objectives for consumables and ensured that equipment was in good working order
- Performed quality assurance checks on finished products ensuring that work meets ANSI Z80.1 standards
- Enforced compliance with safety program.
Production Supervisor
Paris Healthcare
06.2005 - 08.2008
- Directed staff in a textile rental facility
- Worked with logistics department to guarantee that orders left on time and exceeded hospital specifications for quality
- Responsible for the training and providing timely feedback on company expectations and individual progress
- Procedures implemented during tenure resulted in three awards in industry for zero lost-time injuries during a calendar year
- Coordinated with service department on-site at new start-up accounts working directly with hospital staff Assured that production areas adhered to OSHA standards, providing a safe environment for team members
- Directed staff through a 40% increase in production and HLAC industry accreditation.
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
06.1993 - 06.2003
- Served as Hospital Corpsman with specialty in opticianry
- Worked in various locations in the United States and overseas as a dispensing optician, providing patient care and optical fabrication in a full-service lab
- Responsible for calibration of equipment and preventative maintenance
- In charge of managing subordinate schedules, discipline, training, delegation of tasks, and safety
- Coordinated the command's Drug-Screening Program
- Served as materials management agent, maintaining stock levels, researching equipment, managing supply chain, and finding quality and cost-effective suppliers
- Maintained quality standards in accordance with ANSI Z80.1 and ANSI Z87.1
- Participated in NAVOSH inspections and received score of 100% in JCAHO accreditation.
Education
Associates in General Studies -
Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL12.2020
Navy Optician Training -
Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity
Yorktown, VA11.1995
Skills
- Production Planning
- Quality Assurance
- Data Analytics
- Performance Monitoring
- Workflow Analysis
- Hiring and Training
- Inventory Management
- Shift Scheduling
- Safety Management
- First Responder
Certification
- ABO Certified Optician, 095968
- Ohio Opticians License, OP.017239-S
- Lean Management Greenbelt, U.S Navy, 2010
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2
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Process Control Supervisor
Essilor of America (Classic Optical)
03.2018 - Current
Production Supervisor
Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity (NOSTRA)
08.2008 - 03.2018
Production Supervisor
Paris Healthcare
06.2005 - 08.2008
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
06.1993 - 06.2003
Associates in General Studies -
Harold Washington College
Navy Optician Training -
Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity
- ABO Certified Optician, 095968
- Ohio Opticians License, OP.017239-S
- Lean Management Greenbelt, U.S Navy, 2010
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