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Nicholas Schaffer

Fernley,NV

Summary

Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Associate

Tesla
03.2021 - Current
  • Lead production team in analyzing and balancing inventory to optimize efficiency and productivity
  • Conducted daily production reports and analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and make necessary adjustments
  • Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and customer service
  • Train and develop team members in various production processes, including assembly of cooling tubes and battery covers.
  • Maintained a flexible approach to work assignments, willingly cross-training in other areas to support changing production needs.

Shift Lead

Panasonic Energy of North America
09.2018 - 02.2021
  • Led daily stand-up meetings and delegated tasks to team members
  • Ensured the safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity of anode coating lines
  • Provided leadership, training, motivation, and development of machine operators to operate an Anode coater to make batteries for Tesla
  • Scheduled employees' paid time off, training, and attendance, and enforced company policies
  • Continuously monitored flow of materials, equipment set-ups, job progress, quality, and scheduling
  • Managed daily inventory of materials and monthly inventory of finished products.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for growth opportunities within the team structure.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.

M3 Skilled Operator

Panasonic
01.2017 - 09.2018
  • Ensured the safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity of anode coating lines
  • Provided leadership, training, motivation, and development of machine operators to operate an Anode coater to make batteries for Tesla
  • Continuously monitored flow of materials, equipment set-ups, job progress, quality, and scheduling
  • Worked harmoniously with Japanese TA’s and engineers to ensure proper set-up of new production lines and daily production goals.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.

Assistant Pressman

Garlock Printing and Converting
04.2016 - 01.2017
  • Accountable for safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
  • Set up and operated printing press machines.
  • Maintained register during make-ready and productions processes.
  • Adhered to company policies and safety guidelines at all times, ensuring a secure work environment for self and colleagues.
  • Mixed and poured paint and color mixtures into reservoirs.
  • Employed root cause analysis to troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.
  • Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.

Education

Associates of Business - business

Truckee Meadows Community College
01.2014

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Effective leadership and communication skills
  • Skilled in inventory management and production analysis
  • OSHA 10
  • Incident Reporting
  • Attention to Detail
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Equipment Setup
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Production Processes Knowledge

Timeline

Production Associate

Tesla
03.2021 - Current

Shift Lead

Panasonic Energy of North America
09.2018 - 02.2021

M3 Skilled Operator

Panasonic
01.2017 - 09.2018

Assistant Pressman

Garlock Printing and Converting
04.2016 - 01.2017

Associates of Business - business

Truckee Meadows Community College
Nicholas Schaffer