Keith Hammons

• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Manage team of 57 production associates, overseeing production processes
• Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
• Evaluate team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
• Lead team startup meetings which includes stretching, safety, quality and weekly Safety Tool Box Talks.
• Tools used to perform my job duties include Excel, Word, QAD, Paycom and EVOTIX for EHS

• Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
• Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
• Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
• Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
• Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
• Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
• Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
• Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
• Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
• Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
• Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
• Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
• Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
• Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
• Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
• Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
• Worked closely with the EHS Manager to enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment. Performed 5S audits and assigned ownership to my team to complete audit findings.
• Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
• Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
• Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.

• Medical contract device manufacturer.
• Direct reports consisted of 6 supervisors and 70 hourly employees
• High speed semi auto and manual assembly equipment which included Fifteen injection molding machines producing drug delivery systems and surgical kits. FDA regulated to 13485:2016
• Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment. Performed 6S audits and assigned audit task.

• Managed and operated high speed fully automated medical delivery device assembly line. The device was a emergency auto injector for allergic reactions.
• I was responsible for 14 employees which included evaluations, discipline and training
• Troubleshot equipment to reduce downtime.
• Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
• Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
• Performed 6S audits

• Promoted to manage 4 supervisors and 4 Team leads with 120 operators in a 4 team 24/7 operation.
• Injection, and Blow Molding with high speed assembly of medical devices and packaging
• We were FDA compliant and FDA inspected
• As a facility we only had 1 lost time accident in 15 years.
• We accomplished this with employee communication, safety audits, and safety teams.
• RCRA certified

Supervised 20 employees in Injection Molding and High speed assembly

• Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.

• Produced Ink cartridges with injection molding and high speed assembly

• Certified Forklift Trainer