Kasey Hudgins
Lula,GA
Summary
Efficient professional with 9+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of distribution management, efficiency improvement, and equipment management. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Manufacturing role at your company. Authorized to work in the US for any employer. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor/Manager
SK Battery America
Commerce, GA
12.2021 - Current
- WReview production schedules and make suggestions on the labor plans to meet the scheduled requirements
- Manage attendance of operators
- Coach and train operators to develop production skills and technical/general competencies related to production
- Appraise the operators performance and give productive feedback
- Address complaints and resolve problems of operators
- Production Management/Continuous Improvement
- Assign and direct work according to the production plans
- Responsible for achieving, monitoring, reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Confer with other shift leaders to coordinate activities in related departments
- Interpret company policies to operators to ensure that safety and proves/ qualities policies are followed
- Recommend continuous improvement activities to improve quality and reduce cost
- Collect and voice opinions when the revision and/or establishment of new work procedures are needed
- Manage MES system and logistics regarding the shift he/she supervises
- Production Operation
- Run, monitor, and supervise the production operations listed
- The operation is mainly conducted by computer controlled equipment: Notching, Vacuum Dry, Stacking, Tap-welding, and Packaging
- Monitor and inspect the quality of semi-finished products (electrodes)
- Equipment Management
- Monitor the maintenance and operation status of production equipment in assembly line
- Report incidents or malfunctions of equipment and inquire maintenance according to the trouble correspondence manual
- Work Environment/Safety Management
- Monitor and support production environment improvement on light of 3R(Right material, Right quantity,
- 5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain)
- Responsible for on site S.H.E management activities
- Materials/Inventory Management
- Manage site materials and inventory of the semi-finished products
- Manage inventory of the products pending evaluation and the B-graded products
- Manage the on-site logistics of semi-finished products
Warehouse Supervisor
Americold Logistics
Lula, GA
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Responsible for coordinating and supervising all warehouse activities of an assigned work team on a shift basis by directing assigned Associates in the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of customer product in a manner consistent with service and cost objectives
- Supervise and coordinate the most efficient unloading of inbound shipments, orderly stacking of product, and the picking and staging of outbound shipments in accordance with the highest possible levels of quality
- Nsure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage
- Reponsible for the cross communication between shifts
- Insure the efficient and safe operation of all materials handling equipment
- Maintain a clean; neat, and orderly work area; ensure all security policies and procedures are followed
- Nsure Associates follow all safety policies and procedures
- Thoroughly investigate and report all safety accidents and violations in a timely manner
- Conduct operations in accordance with OSHA and MSDS Standards
- Nsure proper food safety practices are maintained
- Direct the operations of the assigned work team to achieve prescribed objectives
- Conduct shift meetings
- Lan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads
- Prepare and maintain work records and reports of information such as employee time and wages, daily receipts, or inspection results
- Collobrate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems
- Valuate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals
- Conduct staff meetings to relay general information or to address specific topics, such as safety
- Counsel employees in work-related activities, personal growth, or career development
- Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, or disciplinary measures
- Acess training needs of staff and arrange for or provide appropriate instruction
- Resolve personnel problems, complaints, or formal grievances when possible, or refer them to higher- level supervisors for resolution
Shift Supervisor
Albaform
Flowery Branch, GA
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Enforce safety and sanitation regulations
- Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, and fabricators
- Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals
- Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
- Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments
- Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked
- Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency
- Recommend or execute personnel actions, such as hirings, evaluations, and promotions.
Shift Supervisor
Mount Vernon Mills Inc
Alto, GA
02.2017 - 03.2020
- Enforce safety and sanitation regulations
- Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, and fabricators
- Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments
- Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals
- Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
- Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers
- Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers
- Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
Maintainence Lead
Mount Vernon Mills Inc
Alto, GA
05.2014 - 02.2017
- Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs
- Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems
- Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work
- Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures
- Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications
- Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment
- Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations
- Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance
- Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information
- Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
Machine Operator/warehouse
Mount Vernon Mills Inc
Alto, GA
04.2011 - 05.2014
- Perform quality checks on products and parts
- Package finished products and prepare them for shipment
- Rotate through all the tasks required in a particular production process
- Shovel, sweep, or otherwise clean work areas
- Maintain production equipment and machinery
- Determine work assignments and procedures
- Complete production reports to communicate team production level to management
- Supervise assemblers and train employees on job procedures
- Operate machinery and heavy equipment, such as forklifts.
Education
Seal College Prep
Associates - Business Administration
EMMANUEL COLLEGE
High School Diploma - undefined
BANKS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Skills
- Microsoft Office Knowledge (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc)
- Manufacturing
- Production Management
- Equipment Repair
- Shift Management
- Facilities Maintenance
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Interpreting instructions, reading maps, and solving problems
- Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes
- Tendency to be well-organized, rule-abiding, and hard-working
- Prioritizing and allocating time to effectively achieve project deliverables
- Measures the traits that are important for success in manufacturing roles
- Strategic planning
- Staff Management
- Policies and procedures
- Coaching and mentoring
Timeline
Production Supervisor/Manager
SK Battery America
12.2021 - Current
Warehouse Supervisor
Americold Logistics
07.2020 - 12.2021
Shift Supervisor
Albaform
03.2020 - 05.2020
Shift Supervisor
Mount Vernon Mills Inc
02.2017 - 03.2020
Maintainence Lead
Mount Vernon Mills Inc
05.2014 - 02.2017
Machine Operator/warehouse
Mount Vernon Mills Inc
04.2011 - 05.2014
Seal College Prep
Associates - Business Administration
EMMANUEL COLLEGE
High School Diploma - undefined
BANKS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL