Nathen Blake
Kenly,NC
Summary
Experience directing all aspects of operations, administration, and standard driven practices. Team member in multiple projects with competing priorities involving process improvements. Effective in collaborating with upper management to achieve plant vision that aligns with production and plant waste goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Production Control and Planning Analyst
Bridgestone
Wilson, NC
05.2022 - Current
- Coordinated meetings with cross-functional teams to discuss strategic initiatives.
- Assisted in forecasting inventory needs based on historical data.
- Coordinated meetings to gather input from stakeholders on planning strategies.
- Reviewed processes to enhance efficiency in planning operations.
- Monitored progress against established objectives and reported any discrepancies or deviations from plan.
- Proposed new approaches or tactics that could be used to improve operational efficiency or effectiveness.
- Assist with teammate development from knowledge gained in all areas of the Production Control process.
Crew Leader
Bridgestone
Wilson, NC
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed multiple employees in various job tasks throughout phases of project completion.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Resolved employee issues, complaints and requests-for-clarification to keep projects on track.
- Observed safety protocols and manufacturer's instructions when using heavy machinery and equipment.
- Mentored newly hired crew members to prepare each for job roles.
- Enforced safety mandates and OSHA restrictions with good leadership skills.
- Resolved issues among crew members by addressing problems immediately and mediating disagreements.
- Compiled performance data into metric-derived reports for project supervisor.
- Monitored employee productivity and provided constructive feedback and coaching.
- Created shift schedules and communicated to team members.
- Managed time off requests and unexpected no-show situations.
SDP Leader
Bridgestone
Wilson, NC
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed and created Stock Cutting training plans to maximize workforce capabilities.
- Encouraged and motivated Production Operators to meet production deadlines and goals through honest communication.
- Examined completed work to detect deficiencies and addressed issues through document control training.
- Created working standards for all employees to follow and complete the task as required.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Performed scheduled and random inspections of production areas to gauge production operator performance.
- Audit processes to ensure alignment with PFMEA and PCP.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Justice
SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY05.2010
Skills
- Supervision
- Positive attitude
- Experience in leadership
- Time management
- Work ethic
- Multitasking
- Troubleshooting
- PDCA Activity
Additional Information
Internal Auditing Certification IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015
Timeline
Senior Production Control and Planning Analyst
Bridgestone
05.2022 - Current
Crew Leader
Bridgestone
08.2021 - 05.2022
SDP Leader
Bridgestone
03.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Public Justice
SUNY Oswego
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