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Jonathan Creighton

West Warwick

Summary

Reliable Sheet Metal Fabricator with 16 years of industry background and strong work ethic. Completed numerous sheet metal fabrication tasks for large construction projects with very low rework rate.

Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

Modine Manufacturing Company
03.2022 - Current
  • Created and maintained schedules and provided internal support for manufacturing teams.
  • Collaborated with production team to support effective resource allocation.
  • Developed and maintained efficient production processes and procedures.
  • Troubleshot equipment.
  • Delivered instructional presentations on equipment use, focusing on efficiency and safety.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed team of 26 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by implementing preventive maintenance programs and timely repairs.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams during new product launches to transition from design to manufacturing stages.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and recommending appropriate solutions for implementation.
  • Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular audits, achieving a reduction in workplace accidents and incidents.
  • Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.

Sheet Metal Fabricator

Renova Lighting Systems
09.2009 - 02.2022
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
  • Prepared punch, press, pem-serter, and shear machinery for use and verified presence of sufficient parts to complete operations. Including preparing press programs, and tool changes.
  • Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
  • Determined machine adjustments and material requirements for high quality production.
  • With three years of fabrication knowledge, placed on second shift to supervise additional production.
  • Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
  • Set up and performed maintenance on fab and machine shop machines.
  • Inspected individual parts, assemblies and installations for adherence to specifications and building codes.
  • Planned and coordinated tasks and determined correct amount of material required to complete assignments.
  • Planned and laid out work from sketches, drawings, specifications and work orders.
  • Detected work piece defects and machine malfunctions.
  • Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
  • Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.
  • Unloaded trucks and moved materials to staging area.
  • Strapped and wrapped pallets in preparation for shipment

Education

High School Diploma -

North Kingstown Senior High School
North Kingstown, RI
2006

Skills

  • Grinding machine operation
  • Measurements and calculations
  • Drill press use
  • Hand and power tools
  • Operating equipment
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Reading blueprints
  • Evaluating parts
  • Heavy lifting
  • Repair work
  • Press machine programming
  • Blueprints and Specifications
  • Nesting
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Prior lead training
  • Forklift Operation
  • Order Picking and Processing
  • Production Scheduling
  • Materials Handling
  • Optimizing Efficiency
  • Production optimization
  • Production line management
  • Strong leadership abilities
  • Quality inspection
  • Logistics
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Quality control inspection
  • Precision measurement
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Punctual and reliable

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Modine Manufacturing Company
03.2022 - Current

Sheet Metal Fabricator

Renova Lighting Systems
09.2009 - 02.2022

High School Diploma -

North Kingstown Senior High School
Jonathan Creighton