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Education
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MARK SMITH

NILES,OHIO

Summary

Dynamic Production and Quality Control Supervisor specializing in crew management and process optimization. Achieved significant improvements in safety protocols and ISO compliance while enhancing product quality through effective team training and performance evaluations.

Education

Course of Study - Auto Body Repair

Gordon D. James Career Center
01-1982

High School -

Niles Mckinley High School
01-1982

Skills

  • ISO compliance
  • Quality assurance
  • Safety compliance
  • Job planning
  • Job analysis
  • Process recording
  • Crew leadership
  • Team development
  • Staff training
  • Performance evaluation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Root cause analysis
  • Detail orientation

Experience

Astroshapes Inc., General Foreman 01/25 - Present

  • Managed daily plant operations and supervised multiple shift foreman, group leaders, and production crews across heavy industrial aluminum extrusion lines.
  • Monitored output metrics and workflow timing to meet tight schedules, optimize machine uptime, and reduce material scrap rates
  • Enforced strict OSHA standards and plant safety rules, conducting regular hazard checks and ensuring all teams used proper protective equipment
  • Resolved equipment delays, staffing gaps, and material workflow on quality control guidelines, production goals, and standard operating procedures.

BRT Extrusions Inc., Production Supervisor 01/20 - 01/25

  • Manage daily product scheduling and crew assignments to meet manufacturing goals.
  • Perform rigorous quality checks using blueprints for building industry products.
  • Follow, update, and implement ISO processes and documentation.
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate crew performance.
  • Develop and implement safety processes across the floor.

LEADEC MANUFACTURING SUPPORT SERVICES, Facilities Manager 03/06 - 04/19

  • Supervised and guided a diverse team of 30+ skilled trade workers.
  • Oversaw maintenance operations across two buildings and grounds totaling 6,000,000+ square feet.
  • Executed task analysis, job planning, and safe work completion.
  • Managed parts procurement, work order tracking, and data entry.
  • Handled employee discipline and managed outside contracts and contractors.

CARAVAN / KNIGHT FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, Fleet Manager 01/00 - 03/06

  • Looked after mobile equipment and vehicles to keep work running smoothly.
  • Handled regular checkups and emergency fixes.
  • Guided 16 UAW repair workers and two supervisors.
  • Kept parts inventory ready and met customer goals.

Military Service

United States Marine Corps, 09/82 - 05/86

  • Squad Leader and Special Weapons Operative | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA
  • Promoted to E-3 (Lance Corporal) and appointed as Squad Leader, successfully managing team accountability, tactical execution, and equipment readiness
  • Cleared rigorous selection criteria and rigorous operational testing to qualify for a specialized 6-month overseas security deployment

Timeline

Course of Study - Auto Body Repair

Gordon D. James Career Center

High School -

Niles Mckinley High School
MARK SMITH