Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Joshua Strasshofer

Dickson,TN

Summary

Dependable self-starter experienced in manufacturing production, assembly, quality assurance and machine operation and maintenance.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Assembly Line / Packer Foreman

Tennsco Corporation
05.2017 - Current
  • Managed rotating crew of 20+ employees to assemble and pack products for distribution
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
  • Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
  • Repainted and precisely touched-up components and assemblies.
  • Built containers and pack parts in accordance with detailed packing specifications.
  • Verified part Numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers.
  • Maintained counts and lifts, shifts and stocks materials and parts.
  • Executed entire assembly process by accurately interpreting set-up sheets, work orders, drawings or blueprints.
  • Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.
  • Observed all safety policies and procedures
  • Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
  • Trained staff of 10 direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of product.
  • Collated components for assembly.
  • Coordinated and supervised assembly work for couplers and rolling assembly crews.
  • Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts.
  • Responsible for achieving production requirements.
  • Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed.
  • Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
  • Oversaw production process and managed production schedule.
  • Configured any human and material resources needed.
  • Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
  • Responsible for selection and maintenance of equipment.
  • Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints

Finishing Foreman

Tennsco
05.2006 - 05.2017
  • Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
  • Responsible for achieving production requirements.
  • Oversaw production process and managed production schedule.
  • Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
  • Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures..
  • Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.
  • Presented clear, organized data in graphs, charts, tables and written reports.
  • Supervision of multiple crews.
  • Liaison to multiple departments
  • Handled preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain proper equipment safety and functionality.
  • Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
  • Procured materials and supplies to complete daily tasks.
  • Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
  • Entered numerical data into databases in timely and accurate manner.
  • Determined suitable crewing requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources and staffing agencies to meet changing production schedules.
  • Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
  • Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
  • Coordinated with day management regarding on-going issues.
  • Increased production rate by streamlining operations.
  • Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet production schedules.
  • Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment that did not meet specifications.
  • Recorded defects and coordinated issue resolution with development team and functional leads.
  • Performed preliminary, in progress, hidden damage and final product inspections.
  • Identified and helped resolve non-conforming product issues.
  • Maintained high standard of workmanship by using only approved data, materials, tools and test equipment.
  • Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for several departments.
  • Supported development of paint operations staff to meet competency and performance expectations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge and information about technology and plant management best practices.

Class A Material Handler

Tennsco
08.2000 - 05.2006
  • Organized parts for paint-line production.
  • Worked with supervisors to schedule efficient placement of parts on production line.
  • Worked with fabrication department to maintain daily/weekly/monthly inventory of needed parts.
  • Monitored production operations for compliance with specifications and promptly reported defects.
  • Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment that did not meet specifications.
  • Identified and helped resolve non-conforming product issues.
  • Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling to ensure product quality.
  • Head of 'Tank Crew' to ensure proper cleaning and optimal performance of wash tanks.
  • Oversaw production process and managed production schedule.
  • Prepared and maintained production reports and inventory records.
  • Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
  • Repainted and precisely touched-up components and assemblies.
  • Verified part numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers.
  • Maintained counts and lifts, shifts and stocks materials and parts.
  • Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
  • Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools.
  • Repainted and precisely touched-up components and assemblies.
  • Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts

Class B Material Handler

Tennsco
08.1999 - 08.2000
  • Member of production line.
  • Performed preliminary, in progress, hidden damage and final product inspections.
  • Identified and helped resolve non-conforming product issues.
  • Identified and helped resolve production problems such as damaged or mis-painted product .
  • Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
  • Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
  • Observed all safety policies and procedures
  • Verified part numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers.
  • Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.

Education

High School Diploma -

DCHS, Dickson TN
1994

Certified Tow Motor Operator

Certified Tow Motor Trainer

CPR Certified

Completion of Tennsco based training including OSHA and Drug use recognition

Skills

  • Leadership experience
  • Methodical and organized
  • Data interpretation and analysis
  • Records maintenance
  • Strategic planning
  • Material handling expertise
  • Production line management
  • OSHA regulations
  • Decision-making ability
  • Clear communication skills
  • Results-oriented
  • Knowledge of metal parts and assemblies
  • Excellent mathematical skills
  • Union grievance resolution

Timeline

Assembly Line / Packer Foreman - Tennsco Corporation
05.2017 - Current
Finishing Foreman - Tennsco
05.2006 - 05.2017
Class A Material Handler - Tennsco
08.2000 - 05.2006
Class B Material Handler - Tennsco
08.1999 - 08.2000
DCHS - High School Diploma,
Joshua Strasshofer