Mike A. Padgett III
Gallatin,TN
Summary
Thoughtful Quality Control Team Lead with years of big-picture planning and systematic assessment of product standards. Tenacious strategist known for continual product consistency with meticulous detail orientation. Implements lasting quality-control measures, prioritizing customer satisfaction and long-term brand reputation. Experienced, with demonstrated track record of improving products and procedures by leveraging hands-on inspections, testing methods and data analysis. A disciplined professional with systematic approach to the manufacturing process. Applies excellent attention to detail and critical reasoning. Skilled in developing protocols to positively impact manufacturing quality. Practiced at completing exhaustive tests of incoming materials, components and finished products. Proven experience within the powder coatings industry, performing direct hands-on work in QA and QC functions with strong familiarity of general practices. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Team Lead
Akzo Nobel Coatings
2022.04 - Current
- Documented nonconforming material and reported to appropriate team leaders for review and assessment.
- Adapted procedures to mitigate issues and improve deficiencies.
- Advised and led process improvement team with deliberation, leadership and strategic planning.
- Prepared reports to dispense information for product teams and compile information supporting long-term company development and success.
- Supported quality control assessments on manufacturing floor.
- Drafted policies and procedures to address deficiencies comprehensively.
Behavior Based Safety Facilitator
Akzo Nobel Coatings
2018.10 - Current
- Trained employees in most current personal safety regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Coordinated meetings between engineering, maintenance, and HSE to repair, replace, or remove barriers that affect the safety and production of the site.
Union President, Local Union 501-G
Akzo Nobel Coatings
2009.01 - Current
- Inspired and directed union officials to promote continued development and management of organization and establish decision-making processes to enable union to achieve long- and short-term goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with union members to build diverse and inclusive board of representatives highly engaged and willing to negotiate to improve workplace.
- Collected union dues to fund activities and develop and deliver key programming for union members.
- Oversaw the budget, salaries, and continuing education of union officials under my leadership.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Presided over union meetings and promoted agendas
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
Acrylic Powder Coating Plant Lead
Akzo Nobel Coatings
2021.05 - 2022.04
- Safely operated industrial powder coating ovens to cure products.
- Produced high-quality finishes on over thousands of manufacturing testing parts using powder-coating processes.
- Inspected products closely to verify complete quality coating was achieved on thousands of process orders.
- Highly proficient with powder coatings manufacturing equipment to include extruders, mills and application equipment.
- Verified production workflow, quality and delivery met required timeframes.
- Insured the receiving and storage of raw materials for production and the shipping of quality finished product.
- Observed safety protocols set by company to avoid hazardous conditions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN05.2023
Skills
- Work Orders
- Failure Analysis
- Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Work Delegation
- Inventory Control
- Quality Control Checks
- Team Training
- Proficient in MS Office
Timeline
Quality Control Team Lead
Akzo Nobel Coatings
2022.04 - Current
Acrylic Powder Coating Plant Lead
Akzo Nobel Coatings
2021.05 - 2022.04
Behavior Based Safety Facilitator
Akzo Nobel Coatings
2018.10 - Current
Union President, Local Union 501-G
Akzo Nobel Coatings
2009.01 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Nashville State Community College
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