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James Troxler

Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

Dynamic Production Supervisor at Archer Advanced Rubber Solutions with a proven track record in team management and process optimization. Expert in quality assurance and equipment maintenance, driving production efficiency and achieving targets. Skilled in training and mentoring employees, fostering a collaborative environment to enhance performance and ensure safety compliance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

Archer Advanced Rubber Solutions
Winston-Salem, NC
03.2023 - Current
  • Managing a team of 15 production workers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
  • Overseeing daily production operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and meeting production targets.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, maintenance, and quality assurance, to resolve issues and optimize production flow.
  • Monitoring inventory levels to ensure the availability of materials for uninterrupted production.
  • Conducting regular inspections to identify equipment malfunctions or safety hazards, and coordinating repairs as needed.
  • Maintaining accurate records of production output, downtime incidents, and employee attendance using ERP systems or spreadsheets.
  • Scheduling work assignments based on priorities, while considering resource availability and skill sets within the team.
  • Investigating the root causes of product defects or nonconformities, and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Closely monitoring key performance indicators, such as OEE, scrap rates, and labor utilization rates.
  • Mentoring employees on best practices for efficient workflow execution, while promoting teamwork and collaboration.
  • Leading cross-training initiatives among team members to enhance flexibility in job assignments.
  • Managing production schedules to meet customer demands while minimizing overtime and expedited shipping costs.
  • Conducting regular performance reviews with direct reports, providing constructive feedback, and identifying areas for development.
  • Developing and implementing training programs, as well as creating new standard operating procedures for new hires and current employees, to improve efficiency and ensure a smooth onboarding process for quick integration into the team, while maintaining consistency in the production process.
  • Assisting with troubleshooting equipment, machine malfunctions, or operational problems as needed.

Machine Operator

Archer Advanced Rubber Solutions
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Operated and maintained a variety of production machinery, including CNC machines, lathes, mills, and grinders.
  • Performed routine maintenance on machines to prevent breakdowns, and optimize performance and production.
  • Would troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and make the necessary adjustments or repairs.
  • Maintained accurate records of production data, such as output quantities, scrap rates, and downtime.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily production targets in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Followed safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
  • Assisted in the setup of new production lines or equipment installations, as needed.
  • Inspected finished products for defects or imperfections before packaging or shipping them out.
  • Trained new machine operators on proper operation techniques and safety guidelines.
  • Utilized precision measuring instruments, such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges, to verify product dimensions.
  • Collaborated with the quality control department to address any non-conforming products or deviations from specifications.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies regarding health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Participated in regular team meetings to discuss production goals, challenges, and improvements.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to develop and implement new manufacturing processes and equipment upgrades.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring proper storage of tools, materials, and equipment.
  • Operated forklifts or other material-handling equipment to transport raw materials or finished products as needed.

Tempering Oven Machine Operator

Clearlight Glass And Mirror
Kernersville, NC
11.2020 - 08.2022
  • Maintained and performed routine preventive maintenance on machine equipment. Replaced necessary parts, troubleshooting software and hardware issues that arose involving the computer components of the machine.
  • Used precision measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, and scales.
  • Performed routine visual and service inspections on machines and materials used in those machines.
  • Kept tools organized and set up according to the machine and material specifications, as required by the quality and safety instructions.
  • Maintained the machine as it tempered glass. Making sure the precise recipes were used correctly to ensure the glass remained undamaged and tempered correctly.
  • Responsible for disassembling the machine, cleaning and replacing parts, and reassembling the machine for better, and more efficient production.
  • Packaged and shipped tempered glass after being run through the machine, including filling out the proper paperwork, and loading/unloading the shipping trucks.

Mechanical Assembly Technician

Collins Aerospace Systems
Winston-Salem, NC
10.2017 - 10.2020
  • Performed construction on various styles of airplane seats with a team of employees, all responsible for their own specific tasks, to accomplish the same goal.
  • Handled the assembly of electrical components placed inside the seats for video screens, audio jacks, and recline features in certain seats.
  • Unloaded decommissioned airplane seats, and performed inspections to identify which parts needed to be replaced or repaired.
  • Performed post-assembly seat inspection to ensure seats were safety-rated for flight.
  • Kept detailed logs of seat assembly. The completion of each step in the process, which seat on which airliner, and who assembled what on each seat.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Forsyth High School
Kernersville, NC
06-2016

Skills

  • Team management
  • Production scheduling
  • Quality assurance
  • Performance evaluation
  • Inventory management
  • Safety compliance
  • Process optimization
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Employee training
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Data analysis
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Workflow optimization
  • Production targets
  • Production planning
  • Employee leadership
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Process documentation
  • Equipment layout optimization
  • Production and processing
  • Manufacturing
  • Training and mentoring
  • Assembly and production
  • Quality assurance expertise
  • Quality control
  • Inventory oversight
  • Activity reporting
  • Schedule management
  • CNC machining
  • Electrical wiring
  • Excel
  • Schematics

Affiliations

  • Biking
  • Gym
  • Gaming
  • Building
  • Research

Accomplishments

  • Earned my Supervisor role by going above and beyond my required job expectations, including collaborating with other departments on how to improve producing efficiency, communicating with managers about which jobs required more focus do too time restrictions or quality limitations, and assisting in other machine operations too speed along productivity.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Archer Advanced Rubber Solutions
03.2023 - Current

Machine Operator

Archer Advanced Rubber Solutions
08.2022 - 03.2023

Tempering Oven Machine Operator

Clearlight Glass And Mirror
11.2020 - 08.2022

Mechanical Assembly Technician

Collins Aerospace Systems
10.2017 - 10.2020

High School Diploma -

East Forsyth High School

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