I am looking to find a position within a company where I know I can use my lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience to achieve goals and increase productivity. I will bring positive, hands-on leadership to add to a productive work environment where goals are met, and constant improvement is made.
Work History
Team Leader
2 Years
Aisan Industry KY | 08.2024 - Current
-Area Supervisor for a subassembly part used in most processes.
- Nine direct reports and one Sub-leader; 7 different lines with 3-8 machines per line.
-Utilized see and fill method on WIP lines to optimize shift runs, ensuring timely changeovers and material availability
-Conducted daily quality testing on all first pieces to maintain standards and ensure compliance
-Performed daily LPA, safety, and PE check sheets to uphold safety and operational standards
-Facilitated monthly safety activities to promote a culture of safety awareness.
-Kaizen Activities, Practical Problem Solving
Finishing Manager
1 Year 10 Months
Summit Polymers | 08.2022 - 06.2024
-Department manager over the Assembly of interior plastic automotive parts.
-Coordinated with multiple departments daily to meet production goals on time as efficiently as possible.
-Facilitated daily communication between departments to achieve production targets.
Oversaw staffing in the department with various tools to maintain adequate levels for daily operations.
-Participated in improvement projects across assembly, molding, and paint departments, enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
-Contributed to safety committee, implementing countermeasures to mitigate potential hazards and promote a safe working environment.
-Developed and implemented key performance metrics to guide departmental objectives.
Summit Lean Manufacturing Engineer
1 Year 7 Months
Summit Polymers | 01.2021 - 08.2022
-audited daily, weekly, and monthly using Summit lean manufacturing procedures and policies to ensure adherence to lean principles.
-Used lean manufacturing principles to design, layout, and install a new system of storing parts after a large expansion was completed.
-participated in daily improvement projects and kaizens
-monitored all improvement projects in the plant to ensure compliance with SLMS standards.
-tracked all improvement projects in the plant to assure they followed SLMS
-self-taught TurboCad to visualize line placements and identify kaizen opportunities for optimizing square footage.
Production Supervisor
3 Years
Summit Polymers | 01.2018 - 01.2021
-Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the assembly department on 2nd shift
-coordinated with other department supervisors to make sure all material was ready to be assembled.
-Tracked daily hours and completed production paperwork for accurate record-keeping. daily hours completed production paperwork and timesheets
-Administered disciplinary action for non-compliance with company standards.
-Issued disciplinary action when needed.
-tracked daily hours completed production paperwork and timesheets
Operator
6 Years 4 Months
Summit Polymers | 09.2011 - 01.2018
Supported production by working in different operator roles across multiple departments.
Assisted in daily operations by managing paperwork and overseeing tasks during supervisor absences.
Operated machinery to ensure efficient production flow and adherence to safety standards.
Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues proactively to minimize downtime.
Trained new operators on best practices and safety protocols, enhancing team productivity.
Education
Associates in Applied Sciences - Business Management
Morehead State University | Morehead, KY
Skills
Production Management
Process improvement
Lean principles
Kaizen
Supervision
Production planning
Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Team Leader
Aisan Industry KY
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Finishing Manager
Summit Polymers
08.2022 - 06.2024Read More
Summit Lean Manufacturing Engineer
Summit Polymers
01.2021 - 08.2022Read More
Production Supervisor
Summit Polymers
01.2018 - 01.2021Read More
Operator
Summit Polymers
09.2011 - 01.2018Read More
Morehead State University
Associates in Applied Sciences from Business Management