Jason Hersman
Lead Operator - Automotive Manufacturing
Lebanon,OH
Summary
Diligent manufacturing team member well-versed in completing automotive ABS product assemblies. Proven skills in reading blueprints, organizing supplies and team members and testing product quality. Dependable team player experienced in operating and maintaining equipment. Self motivated, efficient lead, comfortable and understanding of new technologies and industrial equipment. Quickly learn and retain new skills and processes. Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility. Dedicated to critical thinking and conflict resolution. Open minded and good listener. Supportive Team Lead with 27 years of experience leading teams. Expert in following detailed production schedules with distinguished history of maximizing productivity.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Assembly Line Lead Operator
ADVICS Manufacturing Ohio Inc.
Lebanon, OH
04.1994 - Current
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components/product and identified issues.
- Trained and understand Toyota Production Systems.
- Understand FIFO and reduction of Whip inventory.
- Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures for each assembly job.
- Identified machinery malfunctions by performing troubleshooting tasks - PLC Troubleshooting, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Robotic controls, Electrical, Tester Equipment.
- Analyzed blueprints and work orders to understand specifications and complete accurate assembly of products and determine spare parts.
- Provided management with verbal feedback and thorough information through up-to-date daily logs and detailed production reports.
- Performed Line installs and set up from run offs in Japan to start up in the states.
- Make machine adjustments to maintain quality of parts and functionality of equipment.
- Create standards and operating procedures for processes and verifications.
- Created Standard Work Combination Tables, adjust team members assignment to be most efficient based on cycle times and work loads.
- Perform daily line start up checks, quality checks, adjust equipment, perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Understand and utilize Toyota's 5S philosphy
- Promote Safety and Quality in the workplace.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lebanon High School
Lebanon, OH 05.1993 - 06.1993
No Degree - Electromechanical Engineering Technologies
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH 08.1993 - 05.1994
Skills
Expert in mechanical assembly, robotic operations, transfer systems
Skilled in final assembly processes, quality aspects, inspections
Qualified in blueprint interpretation
Small parts assembly
Assembly and production, understand requirements and timelines
Equipment monitoring, first line maintenance and equipment adjustments
Supply Chain Management
Strong Algebra and general math skills
Equipment operation, assembly, machining, soldering, testers
Operations support
Manufacturing
Maintenance of shop equipment, preventative maintenance, equipment adjustments, vision systems
Project Management, Line set up and launch
Accomplishments
Successful Lead Operator for 20 + years, leading teams of 10 - 30 members. Start up and launch of 5 new assembly lines. Visited Japan 6 times to perform line run offs and training on new operations. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office, charting data, and creating spreadsheets. First line maintenance of equipments and troubleshooting. Good working rapport with support and management. Studied at Miami University through a work program for 3 years to improve maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
Timeline
Assembly Line Lead Operator
ADVICS Manufacturing Ohio Inc.
04.1994 - Current
No Degree - Electromechanical Engineering Technologies
Sinclair Community College
08.1993 - 05.1994
High School Diploma -
Lebanon High School
05.1993 - 06.1993