Robert Proffitt
Madison Heights,VA
Summary
Dynamic Fabrication Supervisor with extensive experience at Consumers Dornin/Adams, adept at enhancing efficiency and reducing material waste through innovative process improvements. Skilled in welding and fabrication, I foster teamwork and communication, driving productivity and cultivating a positive work culture. Proven ability to train and mentor teams, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabricator
Jefferson Lighting
- Supervised daily fabrication operations to ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Coordinated workflow scheduling to optimize resource utilization and minimize production delays.
- Trained and mentored new team members on equipment handling and fabrication processes.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency and reduced material waste.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback to elevate team productivity.
- Regularly reviewed workflow trends data helping identify areas requiring improvement which resulted in stronger overall performances within the fabrication department.
- Reduced material waste through proper utilization of resources and recycling initiatives.
- Established clear communication channels between team members to promote teamwork and facilitate problem-solving efforts in real-time situations.
- Enhanced employee performance through regular coaching, training, and performance reviews.
- Recruited hired, trained new personnel contributing towards building a strong workforce capable of meeting or exceeding business objectives.
- Fostered a positive working culture promoting open dialogue among team members that encouraged sharing ideas leading to innovation.
- Increased overall productivity with effective delegation of tasks and prioritizing critical projects.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with supervisor to resolve.
Fabrication Supervisor
Consumers Dornin/Adams
Lynchburg, VA
2005 - Current
- Supervised daily fabrication operations to ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Coordinated workflow scheduling to optimize resource utilization and minimize production delays.
- Trained and mentored new team members on equipment handling and fabrication processes.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency and reduced material waste.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback to elevate team productivity.
- Regularly reviewed workflow trends data helping identify areas requiring improvement which resulted in stronger overall performances within the fabrication department.
- Reduced material waste through proper utilization of resources and recycling initiatives.
- Established clear communication channels between team members to promote teamwork and facilitate problem-solving efforts in real-time situations.
- Enhanced employee performance through regular coaching, training, and performance reviews.
- Recruited hired, trained new personnel contributing towards building a strong workforce capable of meeting or exceeding business objectives.
- Fostered a positive working culture promoting open dialogue among team members that encouraged sharing ideas leading to innovation.
- Increased overall productivity with effective delegation of tasks and prioritizing critical projects.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with supervisor to resolve.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Amherst County Higho
Amherst, VA06.1995
Skills
Fabrication
Power tool operation
Machinery operation
Troubleshooting
Hand and power tools
Equipment maintenance
Repair work
Heavy lifting
Welding and fabrication
Metal fabrication
Plasma cutting
Blueprints and specifications
Sheet metal work
Installation and maintenance
Deburring operations
Welding equipment
Blueprint interpretation
Surface preparation
Assembly techniques
Measurement tools
Measurements
Safety control
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Measurement and calibration
Forklift operations
Overhead crane operation
Mechanically inclined
Blueprint reading
Maintenance and light repair
Workspace organization
Welding
Timeline
Fabricator
Jefferson Lighting
Fabrication Supervisor
Consumers Dornin/Adams
2005 - Current
High School Diploma - General Studies
Amherst County Higho