Joshua Neill
Golden,CO
Summary
Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Creation Technologies
03.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
- Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
- Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules and establishing priorities.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
Production Supervisor
3d Systems
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules and establishing priorities.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
Machine Shop Foreman
Esprit Dental
06.2013 - 01.2020
- Organized, scheduled and assigned production work across team members for task balance.
- Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements.
- Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs.
- Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
- Read and interpreted standard operating procedures to complete work in an accurate and efficient manner.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity improvement.
- Drove team performance through effective training, coaching and motivation of line employees.
Production Operator III
Coorstek
11.2009 - 04.2013
- Set up, Repairs, Maintenance and Operation of CNC Machines.
- Forklift operation.
- Produced quality parts within tight tolerances to customer specifications in an efficient manner.
- No rejected parts in the last 2 years with an average production rate of 132%.
- Adept at reading prints, mathematical equations, measurements and final inspections.
- First Aid and CPR certified as part of the company Emergency Response Team.
Production Operator
Coors Brewing Company
12.2007 - 09.2009
- Performed start ups, shut downs, can changes, diagnostics, cleaning and repairs on the can processing unit.
- Operated a forklift loading and unloading product in a fast paced environment.
- Operated, maintained, and cleaned the can defiller system and can packer.
Utility Systems Operator III
City of Chandler
11.2000 - 01.2006
- Installed, repaired and performed maintenance on customer water lines and city water mains.
- Responded to customer inquiries and complaints about water quality, water service and all other water related issues.
- Personally handled all water emergency calls during the swing shift hours.
Specialist
U.S. Army
09.1997 - 09.2000
- Operated and trained my team in the operation of heavy machinery, diagnostic equipment and specialized tools.
- Motivated and supervised a team of six to eight people.
- Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of multi-million dollar equipment.
Education
23 Credit Hours -
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ2000
Skills
- Strategic thinker
- Production scheduling familiarity
- Troubleshooting specialist
- Quality inspection professional
- Mathematical reasoning aptitude
- Equipment repair skills
- CNC turning
- Schematic reading
- Quality assurance authority
- First aid trained
- Production Target Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Documentation and Reporting
- Staff Supervision
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Procedures
- Workflow Optimization
- MS Office
- Coaching and Mentoring
References
References are available on request
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Creation Technologies
03.2022 - Current
Production Supervisor
3d Systems
02.2020 - 02.2021
Machine Shop Foreman
Esprit Dental
06.2013 - 01.2020
Production Operator III
Coorstek
11.2009 - 04.2013
Production Operator
Coors Brewing Company
12.2007 - 09.2009
Utility Systems Operator III
City of Chandler
11.2000 - 01.2006
Specialist
U.S. Army
09.1997 - 09.2000
23 Credit Hours -
Mesa Community College
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