Kirk L. Wegener
Adrian
Summary
Experienced with team management and leadership. Utilizes effective communication to motivate and guide teams. Track record of implementing strategies that enhance team performance and productivity.
Knowledgeable production operator. Led teams with focus on achieving goals and improving processes. Demonstrated leadership in project management and team collaboration. Utilized problem-solving and communication skills to drive success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader
First Solar
Perrysburg, OH
03.2024 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize solar panel production processes.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance product reliability and performance.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer.
- Developed training programs to improve operational efficiency and safety compliance.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices and operational standards.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring optimal functionality of warehouse machinery.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
Quality Inspector
MS Companies, Dana Corp Toledo
Toledo, OH
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Identifying parts with their respective numbers and inspect for defects, improper welds, etc.
- Maintain my work area to preserve a safe work environment and promote better behaviors in my work habits.
- Start and finish my paperwork while maintaining a zero % error margin.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues promptly.
- Conducted thorough inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Utilized precision measurement tools to assess product specifications accurately.
- Analyzed defect trends to implement corrective actions, reducing waste and increasing product reliability.
Forklift Operator
Norplas Industries
Northwood, OH
05.2017 - 03.2021
- My responsibilities included operating my lift for the line I drove for, after running my daily safety inspections, and maintaining my position with zero downtime which included multiple racks for various parts since we provided material for the rest of the plant to operate off of.
- In addition to driving the forklift, I also switched between working the floor and driving, to stay up to date with the new parts being added and changes being made to the line.
Forklift Operator/Assembly Worker
Inteva Products
Adrian, MI
01.2013 - 03.2015
- I was an assembly operator for the first year and a forklift operator for the remaining year.
- As an assembly operator, I was responsible for filling out and maintaining my paperwork, operating the different sections of my cell that made up the finished product, and keeping a clean and safe work space.
- As a forklift operator, it was my duty to keep up with the line and its many change-overs, while keeping the line supplied with racks, material and components, without causing downtime or losing quality in our production.
Education
GED -
05.2012
Skills
- Machine and Forklift Operations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Mentoring
- Leading team meetings
- Flexible schedule
- Leadership
- Time management
- Computer skills
- Data analysis
Certification
- Forklift Certified, Norplas, First Solar, Inteva Products - 2012-Current
Timeline
Team Leader
First Solar
03.2024 - Current
Quality Inspector
MS Companies, Dana Corp Toledo
03.2021 - 03.2024
Forklift Operator
Norplas Industries
05.2017 - 03.2021
Forklift Operator/Assembly Worker
Inteva Products
01.2013 - 03.2015