Scott Huston
Dravosburg,USA
Summary
Manufacturing specialist emphasizing safety processes, quality control, and team leadership. Successfully developed skilled teams to enhance operational efficiency and productivity while maintaining compliance with high-quality standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Production Supervision
GE Vernova
09.2023 - Current
- Hired and developed talent to build a skilled and effective team, enhancing overall performance.
- Managed front-line hourly manufacturing employees to ensure operational efficiency and team cohesion.
- Gained deep understanding of key business drivers to align team efforts with organizational goals.
- Trained and developed in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline.
- Used prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
- In-depth understanding on my own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
- Leveraged prior experience and on-the-job training to effectively resolve straightforward tasks.
- Used multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
- Guided all team members informally.
Container Supervisor
EOS Energy
Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed production of energy block storage containers, ensuring quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Oversaw employee safety and on-time delivery to customers, fostering a professional work environment.
- Coordinated staffing for night crew shifts, maintaining adequate coverage to meet operational needs.
- Conducted training for new employees.
WESCAM Manufacturing Technician D
L3Harris
Mason, Ohio
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Conducted service on Wescam MX-series turrets, ensuring operational readiness.
- Executed functional tests to troubleshoot and repair systems, ensuring reliability through component replacement.
- Performed post-maintenance tests per guidelines to confirm system performance and compliance with specifications.
- Aligned optical instruments and lasers to factory specifications during advanced collimator work.
- Met customer delivery dates by adhering to contractual deadlines and preparing service documentation.
- Delivered detailed service documentation and status reports, enhancing accountability and communication for ongoing maintenance.
- Trained new hires on repair processes and inspections for multiple Wescam turret series.
Production Supervisor
Philips-Respironics
Murrysville, Pennsylvania
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Directed third shift production crew to meet operational goals and maintain workflow.
- Completed production objectives by scheduling personnel and establishing work priorities.
- Enhanced manufacturing staff performance by clearly communicating job expectations and conducting regular appraisals.
- Recruited, selected, oriented, and trained employees to maintain a skilled workforce.
- Led training crew to efficiently educate new hires on company procedures and expectations.
Assembly Test Technician II
L3Harris
Pittsburgh, USA
06.2018 - 05.2020
- Conducted functional tests and troubleshot systems by replacing faulty components to ensure operational readiness.
- Performed post-maintenance tests to verify system functionality and compliance with established guidelines.
- Installed software and firmware according to documented instructions to maintain system integrity.
- Serviced Wescam MX-series turrets to optimize performance and reliability.
Assembler II
Siemens
Munhall, USA
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Manufactured speed sensors for locomotives.
- Implemented assembly plans for wiring practices, custom harness builds, and work orders by following outlined specifications.
- Executed assembly process by interpreting set-up sheets, work orders, mechanical drawings, and blueprints accurately.
- Correctly and safely used a variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.
- Paced work efficiently to meet daily, weekly, and project production goals.
Production Lead (from Assembler II)
GE Energy Connections
Pittsburgh, USA
10.2008 - 11.2016
- Led employees in a team atmosphere to manufacture solar inverters on an assembly line in high speed to meet customer demand.
- Managed the mass production of solar inverters.
- Collaborated with engineering, manufacturing, and logistics teams to exceed customer expectations through streamlined processes.
- Trained project technicians to execute plans and troubleshoot large electrical systems, ensuring production schedules were met.
- Led a technology transfer from Germany which led to the development of a production prototype solar inverter.
- Supported field service by implementing engineering changes in the field, leading work crews based in Pittsburgh.
Education
General Studies Diploma -
McKeesport Area High School
McKeesport, PAAssociates - Criminal Justice
CCAC-South
West Mifflin, PASkills
- Manufacturing safety compliance
- Quality control and assurance
- Process efficiency optimization
- Production strategy planning
- Documentation of technical specifications
- Leadership in team settings
- Adherence to ISO standards
- Reviews of design and production processes
Timeline
Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Production Supervision
GE Vernova
09.2023 - Current
Container Supervisor
EOS Energy
05.2022 - 09.2023
WESCAM Manufacturing Technician D
L3Harris
09.2020 - 05.2022
Production Supervisor
Philips-Respironics
05.2020 - 09.2020
Assembly Test Technician II
L3Harris
06.2018 - 05.2020
Assembler II
Siemens
04.2017 - 06.2018
Production Lead (from Assembler II)
GE Energy Connections
10.2008 - 11.2016
General Studies Diploma -
McKeesport Area High School
Associates - Criminal Justice
CCAC-South