Jeff Firestone
Zanesville
Summary
Background includes managing employees as professional in fast-paced production environment. Bringing many years of related experience and dedication to meeting and exceeding performance targets. Safety-driven and responsive to changing workflows and company demands.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Process Specialist-Production Manager
OI-Zanesville
Zanesville
01.2017 - Current
- Ensure all safety and quality measures in place are being followed.
- Manage operations through direct reports of the Machine Repair group, Mold Shop, Job Change Crew, and four Process Specialists.
- Manage our shift foremen for the smooth operation of each shift, and any staffing issues.
- Work with the Hot End Trainer to develop and make improvements to the training program. Follow up with individual employees for training opportunities and self-doubt that needs attention.
- Work with the Quality Manager and Cold End Superintendent to resolve any ongoing issues.
- Work with the Process Specialist to resolve issues on current jobs that are running on the machines to achieve maximum output and efficiencies, and job improvements for underperforming items.
- Travel to other factories to help with new items and underperforming items.
Tank Manager
Anchor Glass Container/Ardagh
Winchester
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Engaged the workforce for adherence to all safety rules and quality best practices.
- Worked on machine set-ups for the best quality results, and maximum efficiencies.
- Driver of process control and best practices.
- Maintained job histories and setups.
- Worked with operators and upkeeps on defect correction.
- Work with the shift foreman for shift-to-shift consistency.
Shift Foreman
Anchor Glass Container
Winchester
03.2005 - 01.2009
- Driver of safety, quality, and process control.
- Helped to maintain shift-to-shift consistency.
- Report on shift progress, issues encountered, and corrective actions taken.
- Helped upkeeps with defect correction.
- Worked with the Cold End Shift Foreman for the reduction of equipment loss and hardware.
- Monitor the workforce for morale and conflicts.
Apprentice Operator/Operator/Shift Foreman
Anchor Glass Container
Connellsville
05.1991 - 01.2005
- Operated several types of IS machines including Maul Brother drum 8DG, T300 8TG, Com Soc1 10DG, and T600 10TG.
- Defect correction and general operator duties.
- Learned aspects of running a shift.
- Identified areas of improvement for increased efficiency and productivity.
- Provided guidance, direction, and assistance to crew members.
- Reported on shift details in the production meeting.
Education
High School Diploma -
CAHS
Connellsville, PA06-1987
Skills
- Process improvement
- Quality assurance
- Safety management
- Employee training
- Operations management
- Machine troubleshooting
- Production planning
- Operational excellence
Timeline
Senior Process Specialist-Production Manager
OI-Zanesville
01.2017 - Current
Tank Manager
Anchor Glass Container/Ardagh
01.2009 - 01.2017
Shift Foreman
Anchor Glass Container
03.2005 - 01.2009
Apprentice Operator/Operator/Shift Foreman
Anchor Glass Container
05.1991 - 01.2005
High School Diploma -
CAHS
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