JOSEPH R. FELKER
Sterling Heights
Summary
A quick learning self-motivated individual with a history of success in development and dedication. Always striving to acquire new knowledge in all aspects of a job, with a dedication to customer service and integrity. Consistently delivers on commitments that ensure success of both the employer and client, with a background in leading others to work together with the ability to develop and deliver growth in all workplaces.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
Magna Powertrain
05.2022 - Current
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked with maintenance, control technicians, and engineering on continuous improvements throughout the launch of Binder Clip
Management – Grounds, Facilities, and Maintenance
Blake Family of companies
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Managed three teams of 3-8 people daily covering overall grounds and facilities maintenance for 3 separate properties and 30 buildings that totaled over 400 acres
- Improved facility efficiency by implementing preventative maintenance programs and procedures.
- Created weekly employment and job delegation schedules for both teams
- Implemented innovative ideas to increase efficiency and cleanliness for the overall grounds of the property
- Established a 5S standard in all working areas
- Initiated working relationships with local businesses to outsource various day to day functions in order to increase cost savings
- Created annual operating plans for upcoming years highlighting future projects to evolve the properties and budgets for each upcoming season
- Consulted with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
Team Leader - Heat Treat, Plating, Waste Water
Atlas Copco
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Worked closely with the Safety department to ensure all employees are operating safely in the production environment, and lead by example
- Ensured that all quality requirements are followed according to the control plan
- Established a 5S standard in all working areas
- Managed production schedules and reported KPIs to supervisors
- Electronically processed goods through a centralized business software system (SYSPRO)
- Consulted with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments
- Coordinated and assisted to perform preventive maintenance duties with the maintenance department
- Appointed lead trainer to new team members and ensured that all work instructions and forms are followed per process control plan
- Assisted operators with major and minor technical production issues
- Worked closely with the engineering support team to drive continuous improvement projects
- Managed and planned proper stock of critical raw materials.
Production Operator
Atlas Copco - Henrob
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Worked in a safe manner and followed safety procedures at all times
- Operated a fully automated mechanical plating plant
- Worked closely with the process engineering on continuous improvement projects
- Followed work instructions to manufacture and process self-piercing rivets
- Worked closely with the shift team leader to ensure that all machines run to their maximum potential and all production meets agreed dispatch dates on time
- Worked closely with all my colleagues to drive a strong emphasis on team work, minor maintenance, and to support quality requirements
- Ensured the daily production sheets, manufacturing packs and all other related paperwork are filled out correctly and accurately, making sure all data is recorded, using up-to-date Forms and internal systems.
- Monitored machinery to identify concerns, make corrections, or report complex problems.
Installation Crew Member
Tomahawk Plating Industries
08.2013 - 04.2016
- Responsible for wide variety of duties including assembling and commission plating equipment including tanks, hoists, scrubber ventilation units and duct work
- Completed all job reports and logs immediately following service calls
- Followed company procedures to maintain a safe work environment in a neat and orderly condition
- Ensured proper installations through accurate reading of blueprints
- Operated large tools, heavy machinery and specialty equipment.
Education
Lansing Community College
Lansing, Michigan07.2015
Dryden High School
Dryden, Michigan01.2010
Skills
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Continuous improvement
- Collaborative mindset
- Lean manufacturing
- Safety and 5S
- Certified in Genie Boom up to (135 feet) and Scissor Lifts
- HiLo Certified
- Proficient in Microsoft office
- PLC troubleshooting
- ERP Software (SYSPRO)
- Fluent in English
- PDCA troubleshooting tools
References
- Cody Meredith, Blake Farms, (248)-495-9508
- Laith Hassan, ATLAS COPCO, (313)-312-2213
Timeline
Team Lead
Magna Powertrain
05.2022 - Current
Management – Grounds, Facilities, and Maintenance
Blake Family of companies
07.2020 - 05.2022
Team Leader - Heat Treat, Plating, Waste Water
Atlas Copco
07.2017 - 07.2020
Production Operator
Atlas Copco - Henrob
06.2016 - 07.2017
Installation Crew Member
Tomahawk Plating Industries
08.2013 - 04.2016
Lansing Community College
Dryden High School