Joel Welsh
Everett,PA
Summary
Experienced Production Manager successful maintaining consistent on-time delivery for customers. Well-organized, proactive and resourceful in dealing with routine and complex production issues.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
LB Foster
03.2021 - Current
- Created work orders
- Created QC sheets to accompany work orders
- Managed 10-30 employees
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Preformed quality checks
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
Production Supervisor
LB Foster
01.2015 - 03.2021
- Created work orders
- Created QC sheets to accompany work orders
- Managed 10-30 employees
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Preformed quality checks
Fitter
LB Foster
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Utilized blue prints to fabricate metal bridge decking including laying out and marking locations for components, cut outs and skews.
- Preform any cut outs or skews using a plasma cutter or cut of tool
- Once fit up was complete, worked with the welder to weld out the panel
- Responsible for QC checks once complete
Welder
LB Foster
04.2009 - 01.2013
- Worked with a fitter to assemble and weld bridge decking components
- Followed weld procedures in accordance to multiple state DOT's specification
- Utilized blue prints for fit up and weld location
Food Service Worker
Giant Eagle
02.2007 - 11.2008
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment
- prepared food
- customer service
Package Handler
FedEx
10.2006 - 12.2006
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
Laborer
Corels Building Systems
07.2006 - 10.2006
- Cut American standard and wide flanged beams and flat steel
- Read and understood blue prints to fabricate steel columns and trusses
- Operated over head cranes in a high production environment
Crew Leader
Dunnings Creek Landscaping
07.2003 - 10.2006
- Maintained 20 plus lawns weekly
- Trimmed hedges and trees
- Built retaining walls
- landscaped yards creating new flower beds and renovated old ones
- created invoices and maintained cash receipts
Education
Welding And Fabrication
Triangle Tech
Pittsburgh, PA10.2008
High School Diploma -
Chestnut Ridge Senior High School
New Paris, PA06.2006
Skills
- Staff Management
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Master Scheduling
- Material Handling Expertise
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Production Oversight
- Operations Management
- Maintenance Planning
- Training Skills
- ERP systems
- Inventory Control
- Welding Safety Precautions
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
Certification
Certified Welding Inspector
Timeline
Production Manager
LB Foster
03.2021 - Current
Production Supervisor
LB Foster
01.2015 - 03.2021
Fitter
LB Foster
01.2013 - 01.2015
Welder
LB Foster
04.2009 - 01.2013
Food Service Worker
Giant Eagle
02.2007 - 11.2008
Package Handler
FedEx
10.2006 - 12.2006
Laborer
Corels Building Systems
07.2006 - 10.2006
Crew Leader
Dunnings Creek Landscaping
07.2003 - 10.2006
Welding And Fabrication
Triangle Tech
High School Diploma -
Chestnut Ridge Senior High School
Certified Welding Inspector
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