Josh Dearinger
Mosheim,TN
Summary
High-school athlete and honor student. Full academic scholarship to ETSU. Had a kid my freshmen year and decided to get a job rather than continue school. Worked in a couple manufacturing facilities during the Great Recession, got laid off due to large layoffs or seasonal jobs. Started at Oldcastle (was Vistawall) in 2005. I've progressed up through the company with patience and willing to continue to learn. Operator->Tech->Lead Tech->Supervisor->Manager. Had 8 different managers during my 6 years of being a supervisor. Learned not to rely on anyone and my employees are my number 1 asset. Work become a lot simpler then. I finally got my chance at management in 2018. Since then my productivity numbers have improved significantly, we have met or exceeded all KPI's year after year. Have managed 5 different departments over 5 years. Was given extra departments during times of that department's decline to help them recover. Always took on the extra work for the opportunity to learn and assist our plant. I have a total of 12 years of management experience, working in experience driven, physical, fast paced production environments. Very quick and calculated decisions made on the fly (short interval control boards).
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
Oldcastle
06.2005 - 01.2010
- Operate overhead crane, forklift, cart daddy, and raymond to achieve production goals and assist other departments.
- Handled and loaded scrap going to foundries.
- Received logs and trailers.
- Ran numerous machines in the Extrusion department including the saw, stretcher, die setup and lead out.
- Processed aged ovens.
- Performed numerous tolerance checks on hundreds of different shapes of extrusions.
- Loaded logs for Extrusion process.
Shift Supervisor
Oldcastle
02.2012 - 10.2018
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular audits, achieving a reduction in workplace accidents and incidents.
- Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance tactical and strategic company plans.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
- Improved shift's production and fall outs by 25% or greater.
- Maintained lowest turnover of any department/shift in the plant.
- Learned to work through changed in management. (8 department managers in 6 years).
Expeditor
Oldcastle
01.2010 - 02.2012
- Maintained open lines of communication between internal departments to facilitate smooth handoffs throughout each stage of the order lifecycle.
- Met with production manager every morning on status of every active order for the next 3 days.
- Did not allow orders to sit in departments for longer than 48 hours.
- Investigated scrap and CNL material. Goal was get the order back in process instead of letting it sit idle for extra days.
- Pulled orders for finishing departments.
Production Manager
Oldcastle
10.2018 - Current
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Coordinated with customer service to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Championed initiatives within the organization, reducing environmental impact through waste reduction.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Introduced automation and technological advancements to the production floor, leading to increased efficiency and reduced labor costs.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in production management, cultivating a skilled workforce capable of tackling complex challenges.
- Championed safety initiatives within the workplace, leading to a significant decrease in accidents and injuries among staff members.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Assisted in developing PFMEA, Control Plan, and Process Flow charts for departments.
- Understanding of MDI boards, 5 whys, fish bone, logic tree, 3S/5S, continuous improvement, CAPA's, and other root cause analyses.
- Increased productivity by 19.2% (Paint dept) in 4 years by consistently overachieving set goals without any process changes or capital investments.
- Increased productivity by 45.27% (Insulbar dept) in 5 years by consistently overachieving set goals. 1 capital investment, and the rest were process improvements and personnel improvements (training, right people in the right place, organization, and 5S).
- Reduced scrap goal by 105% in this time frame. 1.3% goal to .4% (both departments).
Education
No Degree - Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiograph
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TnHigh School Diploma -
West Green High School
Mosheim05.2003
Skills
- Materials Management
- Strong leadership abilities
- Organizational Policies
- Staff Scheduling
- Safety Management
- Team Management
- Production Scheduling
- Equipment monitoring
- Change Management Process
- Quality assurance training
- Inventory Control Programs
- Documentation abilities
- Equipment Operation
- New Employee Hiring
- Continuous improvements
- Troubleshooting skills
- Training skills
- OSHA Regulations
- KPI Tracking
- Health and safety compliance
- Environmental Compliance
- Manufacturing management
- Operating Budgets
- Timely safety audits
- Staff Management
Timeline
Production Manager
Oldcastle
10.2018 - Current
Shift Supervisor
Oldcastle
02.2012 - 10.2018
Expeditor
Oldcastle
01.2010 - 02.2012
Operator
Oldcastle
06.2005 - 01.2010
No Degree - Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiograph
East Tennessee State University
High School Diploma -
West Green High School