Jarrod Breeden

• Developed team performance strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Mentored team members, fostering skills and professional growth.
• Implemented training programs aligning with organizational goals and objectives.
• Facilitated team meetings to drive collaboration and address challenges.
• Worked with my team to develop better culture on the production floor.
• Coached peers on leadership and helped them better understand their teams and best ways to interact.
• Led conflict resolution efforts, promoting a positive team environment.
• Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Established best practices for process optimization within teams.

• Oversaw the development and implementation of new initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinated with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure smooth execution of projects.
• Evaluated existing processes related to special projects in order identify areas where improvements can be made.

Ordered and maintained raw materials as needed for production.

Responsible for having product on hand when needed and anticipating production needs based on lead times and history of raw materials being used.

Responsible for negotiating with vendors on pricing and maintaining relationships with them.

Responsible for ISO with Hartco and external audits that were conducted.

• Developed and implemented successful strategies to optimize production efficiency.
• Identified and resolved operational issues in a timely manner.
• Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
• Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.
• Planned and coordinated maintenance activities for the facility.
• Established goals for improving productivity, product quality, safety standards.
• Implemented new technologies or systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Directed staff training initiatives to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Supervised team members across multiple departments within the plant environment.
• Performed root cause analysis on any process failures or customer complaints.
• Assigned tasks to employees based on their skillset and experience level.
• Coordinated maintenance strategy for equipment, including predictive and preventive measures.
• Gave direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
• Responsible to oversee and maintain ISO 9001-2008/2015 certification
• Directed daily operations, ensuring optimal production efficiency and adherence to safety standards.

• Responsible for Quality dept and personnel conducting quality checks of product manufactured by Hartco and quality checks of raw materials incoming to Hartco.
  Scheduled calibration of various equipment.
  Worked with third party auditor each year for ISO Certification and audits to ensure Hartco was in compliance with standards.
  Maintain a less than 2% return or failure rate.

• Conducted internal audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.
• Analyzed customer complaints, identified root causes, and implemented corrective action plans.
• Developed and maintained quality control systems for production processes.
• Responsible for internal ISO audits of various parts of organization.