Justin Hulsey
Kalamazoo
Summary
Committed manufacturing engineer with years of experience. Deadline-oriented worker adept at managing talented teams. Specializing the field with success at troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Experience with presses for over 7 years and can make almost anything run more efficient while also ensuring the equipment does not get damaged in the process. From single stroke presses to 2200 ton transfer presses.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
Challenge Manufacturing
Holland
10.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented efficient manufacturing processes for Challenge Manufacturing.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and consistency.
- Analyzed production data to identify areas for process optimization.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime on the floor.
- Conducted root cause analysis for production defects and initiated corrective actions.
- Trained new employees on operating procedures and safety protocols effectively.
- Developed and implemented manufacturing process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Developed detailed documentation for all processes including Standard Operating Procedures.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing techniques such as 5S, Kaizen events, Kanban systems, in order to optimize production flow and improve overall efficiency.
- Collaborated with other departments such as Quality Control, Procurement, Maintenance and Production Planning to ensure timely delivery of parts and products according to specifications.
- Contributed to product design and prototype development.
- Trained personnel on proper use of machines and tools used in the manufacturing process.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting equipment problems during the manufacturing process.
Operations Manager
Challenge Manufacturing
Kansas City
02.2022 - 10.2024
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and resource allocation.
- Coordinated supply chain activities to streamline inventory management processes.
- Led team meetings to review performance and address operational challenges.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
- Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Analyzed data from daily reports to identify trends in production performance metrics.
- Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.
- Presented performance and productivity reports to supervisors.
- Measured and reviewed performance via KPIs and metrics.
Transfer Team Lead/Technician
Challenge Manufacturing
Holland
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Led team in daily production operations, ensuring workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated training sessions for new employees, enhancing team skills.
- Monitored quality standards in manufacturing processes for compliance.
- Resolved conflicts within the team, promoting a positive work environment.
- Conducted performance reviews to assess team member contributions and growth.
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Delegated tasks appropriately according to individual skill sets.
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Programmed new jobs to run at or above required rate per company standards
- Troubleshoot problems with presses in a timely manner to ensure production requirements are met
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Architecture
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MISkills
- Process optimization
- Lean manufacturing
- Root cause analysis
- Manufacturing documentation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Performance metrics
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Data analysis
- Process improvement
- Manufacturing processes
Certification
- MFP hydraulics training lvl 1
- SMED training
References
References available upon request.
Leadership Overview
- DISC portfolio (Available upon request)
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
Challenge Manufacturing
10.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
Challenge Manufacturing
02.2022 - 10.2024
Transfer Team Lead/Technician
Challenge Manufacturing
01.2020 - 02.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Architecture
Lake Michigan College