Nathaniel Koon
Canton
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional seeking a challenging supervisory position to leverage strong leadership and problem-solving skills in the manufacturing sector. Proven experience in enhancing production safety and fostering a positive workplace culture. Committed to driving operational excellence and team performance through effective communication and strategic initiatives. Eager to contribute to organizational success by implementing innovative solutions that promote safety and efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Shift Production Supervisor
RHI Magnesita
11.2022 - Current
- Conduct daily toolbox safety talks, production data reports, and driving shift safety improvement.
- Provides direction and leadership to the production crew using 6S standards
- Coordinate die changes and inventory
- Accomplish manufacturing results by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
- Maintain workflow and monitoring equipment
- Implement cost reductions
- Develop reporting procedures and systems while facilitating corrective actions
- Ensure proper operation of equipment by calling for repairs and documenting items to be addressed
- Resolve personnel problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending action
- Maintain a working relationship with Union by following collective bargaining agreement
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources
- Maintain compliance with established policies and procedures
- Assist in implementing LEAN concepts and continuous improvement activities
Manufacturing Supervisor
PCC Airfoils
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Maintains thorough knowledge of all processes and equipment and assures compliance by assigned employees.
- Ensures that all employees work in a safe manner and that employees are properly trained in all safety procedures.
- Facilitate cross training of employees for maximum equipment utilization, employee productivity and overall business flexibility
- Ensure compliance with all manufacturing, quality and safety procedures through 6S and SafeStart
- Submit near misses and accident reports with corrective actions and completion dates
- Submit necessary reports to respective departments for nonconforming parts
- Provides employee coaching and development
- Actively identify and eliminate any potential bottlenecks, including personnel and equipment
- Effectively plan manpower and overtime to ensure deliveries are met
Furnace Utility Operator
RTI Titanium/Alcoa
Canton, OH
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Level IV Point as furnace melt operator
- Maintain communication with all levels of production staff
- Interpret and control furnace conditions to ensure the product is consistent with quality standards
- Preventative maintenance
- Troubleshoot equipment. All Repairs to equipment including furnace, torches, vacuum pumps, crucibles and hydraulic systems
- Certified to operate fork lift, overhead cranes, hoists, lathe, welder and grinders
- Ensuring to adhere to all procedures, quality and safety standards
Education
High school -
Maplewood
01-2003
Skills
- Effective leadership
- Team management
- Operational Efficiency
- Employee training
- Quality assurance expertise
- Continuous improvement
- Process improvement
- Cost control
- Production planning
- Waste minimization
- Workflow optimization
- Six sigma
Timeline
1st Shift Production Supervisor
RHI Magnesita
11.2022 - Current
Manufacturing Supervisor
PCC Airfoils
04.2019 - 04.2020
Furnace Utility Operator
RTI Titanium/Alcoa
09.2016 - 04.2019
High school -
Maplewood
Section name
Dedicated and proactive Production Supervisor with background in Aerospace, Foundry and Refractory industries. Expertise in workforce management and process optimization, with a proven history of ensuring safety compliance and motivating diverse teams to exceed production targets.