Justin Palmer
Milwaukee
Summary
Dynamic manager with extensive experience in manufacturing and employee development. Skilled in coaching and mentoring teams to maximize productivity and operational effectiveness. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Manufac.Tech,Employee Development/Shipping and Receiving Manager
Diamond Precision Products
Milwaukee
08.2011 - Current
- Implemented process improvements to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste.
- Developed schedules to maximize workforce productivity and resource allocation.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Oversaw shipping and receiving operations to ensure timely deliveries.
- Developed schedules for shipments and receiving activities.
- Trained staff on shipping procedures and equipment usage.
- Set up and operated manual, and CNC machines to fabricate tooling components to blueprint specifications.
Process Engineer
Manutec Inc.
Milwaukee, WI
06.2000 - 03.2011
- Interfaced with area teams to verify application of technical details.
- Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
- Met weekly with team members to discuss project implementations and alleviate any issues.
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Burn table operator plasma, laser and oxy fuel
- CNC Operator
- Press Brake/Saw cell operator
Education
Engineering Technician - Industrial Engineering
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI06-2000
Associate of Arts - English Education
South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, IL06-1998
Skills
- Process improvement
- Resource allocation
- Employee training
- Shipping operations
- Machine operation
- Production planning
- Effective communication
- Operations management
- Decision-making
- Coaching and mentoring
Timeline
Manager of Manufac.Tech,Employee Development/Shipping and Receiving Manager
Diamond Precision Products
08.2011 - Current
Process Engineer
Manutec Inc.
06.2000 - 03.2011
Engineering Technician - Industrial Engineering
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Associate of Arts - English Education
South Suburban College of Cook County