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James Voigt

Penn Yan,NY

Summary

Accomplished Supervisor of Factory Operations at Silgan Plastics, adept in enhancing production efficiency and quality control. Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, achieving significant waste reduction. Excelled in mentoring staff, ensuring health and safety compliance. Skilled in production management and machine operation, demonstrating a profound impact on operational excellence.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor of Factory Operations

Silgan Plastics
Penn Yan, NY
01.2020 - Current

Supervises a 12 hour shift consisting of technical and maintenance staff as well as production floor personnel and warehouse

Tracks and logs machine efficiency along with production numbers

Ensures safety and quality requirements are met

Drives standards of cleanliness

Process Engineer

Silgan Plastics
Penn Yan, NY
01.2002 - 01.2020
  • Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
  • Evaluated new technologies and equipment upgrades to enhance overall process capabilities, trial new molds and capabilities.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to resolve raw material issues affecting production schedules.
  • Optimized manufacturing processes by implementing continuous improvement initiatives and lean methodologies.

Stretch Blow Technician

Silgan Plastics
Penn Yan, NY
03.1994 - 01.2002
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures,
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Maintained tooling
  • Tool set up, process start up

Radio Repair Technician

United States Army
Ft Campbell Ky
03.1986 - 03.1991
  • Utilized variety of tools and diagnostic equipment to complete repairs.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components.

Education

High School Diploma -

Geneva High School
Geneva, NY

Skills

  • Employee Training
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Scheduling Coordination
  • Production Management
  • Waste Reduction
  • Production Planning
  • Machine Operation
  • Production Reporting
  • Mentoring and training
  • Cost Reduction
  • Policy Development
  • Quality Control
  • Staff Supervision

Timeline

Supervisor of Factory Operations

Silgan Plastics
01.2020 - Current

Process Engineer

Silgan Plastics
01.2002 - 01.2020

Stretch Blow Technician

Silgan Plastics
03.1994 - 01.2002

Radio Repair Technician

United States Army
03.1986 - 03.1991

High School Diploma -

Geneva High School
James Voigt