James Svetlik
Sweeny,TX
Summary
Accomplished Manufacturing Team Lead with a proven track record at ChampionX, enhancing process efficiency and team performance. Skilled in safety standards compliance and manufacturing management, I've successfully led initiatives that improved output . Expert in conflict resolution and technical operations, my leadership has consistently elevated production quality and team development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Team Lead
ChampionX
07.2022 - Current
- Read and interpreted schematics, technical documentation and production orders.
- Led safety meetings and monitored compliance with gear requirements and best practices.
- Managed departmental performance measures.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
- Performed accident investigations.
- Identified problems and implemented effective solutions.
- Communicated job expectations and monitored employees.
- Led production meetings to provide reports to management.
Technical Operator Tier 2
ChampionX
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Sought out areas to improve processes and procedures in order to maximize output.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
Assistant Operator (Technical Operator Tier 1)
Nalco Champion, An Ecolab
06.2015 - 07.2019
- Recorded products and quantities produced, gauge readings and operating times to support reporting, data controls and operational decision support.
- Advised lead operator of equipment malfunction, quality issues or other abnormal conditions to expedite repairs and avoid safety hazards.
- Set-up operational activities by obtaining materials for impending job, checking against production order for accuracy and assembling required elements.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Sought out areas to improve processes and procedures in order to maximize output.
- Achieved maximum output of production with desired quality while maintaining clean and safe working area.
Operator
Nalco
11.2012 - 06.2015
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Material Handler
Excel
07.2011 - 11.2012
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
Education
GED -
Sweeny High School
Sweeny, TXSkills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Safety Standards Compliance
- Employee Training and Development
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Process Improvement
- Manufacturing management experience
- Employee Training
- Root Cause Analysis
- Schedule development
- Production Planning
- Scheduling Coordination
- Technical knowledge
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Lead my team to win multiple CI (Continuous Improvement) challenges.
- Nominated for Supply Chain Excellence Award last 2 years.
- Collaborated with engineering to improve our oxide charging procedures to a cost savings of over $1,000,000 and counting. Improvement was showcased in our annual CI Fair.
- First Group Lead to progress through new progression system to become Expert Level.
- Created a culture of self improvement within my team leading to several operators being promoted to higher positions.
Certification
- Hazwhopper technician training
- Incident Commander training
- D.O.T. compliance training
- Numerous environmental compliance trainings
- Leadership foundations training
- Crucial Conversations training
- Forklift Certified
Timeline
Manufacturing Team Lead
ChampionX
07.2022 - Current
Technical Operator Tier 2
ChampionX
07.2019 - 07.2022
Assistant Operator (Technical Operator Tier 1)
Nalco Champion, An Ecolab
06.2015 - 07.2019
Operator
Nalco
11.2012 - 06.2015
Material Handler
Excel
07.2011 - 11.2012
GED -
Sweeny High School
- Hazwhopper technician training
- Incident Commander training
- D.O.T. compliance training
- Numerous environmental compliance trainings
- Leadership foundations training
- Crucial Conversations training
- Forklift Certified
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