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JOSHUA R. AVERY

JOSHUA R. AVERY

Lancaster,TX

Summary

An astute, self-motivated, and resourceful Operations Professional, accomplished in the development and implementation of instrumental projects, regarding Lean manufacturing and production environments. Led multiple teams in Kaizen and 5S initiatives in Warehousing and Manufacturing departments. Seasoned Supervisor familiar with operations and best practices. Recognized for leading and motivating workers to meet challenging targets while maintaining strict quality standards. Dedicated to preventing waste, maximizing safety and maintaining employee satisfaction.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

EHS Specialist

EnerSys
Springfield, MO
06.2022 - Current
  • Dropped Blood Lead Levels by 48% in only 10 months, site wide.
  • Ensured EHS followed and conducted core principals with 5S, MDI, VSMs, A3s, RIEs, RCAs and other processes.
  • Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
  • Supported health and safety technicians aligned to facility by providing guidance, coaching and direction, and feedback.
  • Reduced OT by 16% and widened coverage based on shift specific functions and relatable needs.
  • Conducted RCAs for incidents, recordables, near misses, and followed through on implementation of corrective actions.
  • Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources.

Control Room Operations Analyst

Baseline Energy Services, Corporate Division
Fort Worth, TX
02.2020 - 06.2022
  • Routed all assets from Central Corporate Control Room Operations Site.
  • Monitored gas pressures, well pressures, flow of NG from well to microgrids, monitored capacity of assets against runtimes and customer needs.
  • Saved 300,000 USD by eliminating a 3PL and routing all field assets from CCCR through a data driven approach.
  • Analyzed operational performance to identify pain points and provided actionable solutions to management team from KPIs.
  • Conducted GAP analysis to determine productivity effectiveness in the field.
  • Assisted with DOT regulations for field assets.
  • Led a team of 85 field technicians, installers, pipers, and routers.
  • Noted equipment problems and requested maintenance support to minimize downtime.
  • Wrote comprehensive reports outlining findings and translating concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.

Refinery Operator

TAMKO Building Products Inc.
Dallas, TX
08.2018 - 02.2020
  • Identified opportunities to enhance specialization resulting in increased efficiency from Lean initiatives.
  • Weekly/monthly audits of eyewash stations, MCC equipment, scrubbers, fall protection safeguards, and emergency spill kits.
  • Cost saving of 7,200 USD on boilers by implementation of routine scheduled downtimes, initiated proper chemical testing, and added PMs to be conducted daily/weekly.
  • Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work in a 5S environment.
  • Helped plan and developed new operation processes to innovate and stay competitive, while maintaining Lean and bottom line expectations.
  • Managed areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation.

Operations Specialist

Polynt Composites, USA
Ennis, TX
08.2010 - 08.2018
  • Assisted in developing, implementing, and revising company Emergency Action Plans, 5S, Site Action Plans, HMIS, SPCC, and RCRA initiatives.
  • Led potential new contract that gained company over 80,000USD per 45,000 LB. tanker load. The contract was sealed for a total net weight of 100,000,000 LBs per month. Totaling roughly 1,778,400USD per month.
  • Developed initiatives for process improvement and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations.
  • Wrote and oversaw LOTO work plans.
  • Incident Commander (IC) for Emergency Response Team.
  • Oversaw issuance, degradation and readiness of all fall protection, bunker gear, SCBAs, rescue equipment, and PPE for Operations and Blenders.
  • Conducted company-wide trainings in safety procedures, delivering tailored documentation for future reference and review.
  • Drove standardized best practices and leveraged support functions to optimize operational performance while meeting goals.

88M Motor Transport Operator

United States Army
05.2006 - 08.2010
  • Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver troops, food, gear or other materials.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Completed routine inspections and daily preventive maintenance services.
  • Maintained safety and security of cargo, personnel and equipment in convoy.
  • Planned routes based on local laws, weather conditions, time constraints and terrain.
  • Operated all-wheel vehicles and equipment over variety of terrain and roadways for support of operations.

Education

BBA - Operations Management And Supervision

Grantham University
Lenexa, KS
08.2023

Industrial Fire Fighting - Fire Science

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
06.2017

GED -

Navarro College
Corsicana, TX
03.2006

Skills

  • Cross Departmental Coordination
  • SAP/ETime/Kronos
  • GMPs/Best Practices/SOPs
  • Kaizen/Lean/5S/RCA
  • Cultivates High-performance culture
  • Training/Coaching/Feedback
  • Multi-unit operations management
  • Data evaluation and interpretation
  • ISO/TF IATF 16949 Internal Auditor Certified
  • Statistic analysis expertise
  • MS Office/Power BI/Adobe Studio
  • Safety/Teamwork/Leadership

Timeline

EHS Specialist

EnerSys
06.2022 - Current

Control Room Operations Analyst

Baseline Energy Services, Corporate Division
02.2020 - 06.2022

Refinery Operator

TAMKO Building Products Inc.
08.2018 - 02.2020

Operations Specialist

Polynt Composites, USA
08.2010 - 08.2018

88M Motor Transport Operator

United States Army
05.2006 - 08.2010

BBA - Operations Management And Supervision

Grantham University

Industrial Fire Fighting - Fire Science

Texas A&M University

GED -

Navarro College

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