Scott Neel
Summary
Adept at driving operational excellence and enhancing quality across manufacturing processes, I spearheaded safety and efficiency improvements at Metalsa, leading to significant production upticks. My expertise in operations management and staff leadership, coupled with a knack for fostering supplier partnerships at Dana, underscores my ability to deliver impactful results and continuous improvement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilitator
Metalsa
Owensboro, KY
03.2023 - Current
- Coordinate and oversee various aspects of manufacturing operations to drive Safety, Quality and Production.
- Develop and Lead all Group Leaders.
- Lead multiple cross functional teams.
- Track and report key performance indicators to upper management.
- Drive cost saving activities.
- Lead continuous improvements with all cross functional team.
- Problem solve using A3 methodology.
Production Group Leader
Metalsa
Owensboro, KY
06.2022 - Current
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment, resulting in fewer accidents and injuries.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing downtime and increasing overall output.
- Identified potential bottlenecks in the production process, implementing solutions to eliminate inefficiencies.
- Developed training programs to ensure all employees were up-to-date on industry best practices and technologies.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for continuous employee growth.
Supplier Quality Engineer
Dana
Henderson, KY
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed relationships with key suppliers, fostering long-term partnerships that benefited both parties involved.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential supply chain risks and develop contingency plans accordingly.
- Aided suppliers in raw material selection strategies to encourage superior supply chain outcomes.
- Set up ongoing supplier site evaluation parameters to maintain quality control standards over long-term relationships.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of suppliers'' facilities to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Quality Assurance Group Leader
Metalsa
Owensboro, KY
04.2012 - 10.2021
- Developed customized training programs for QA team members, enhancing their skills and knowledge base.
- Identified areas for improvement through thorough analysis of product defects, resulting in increased overall quality.
- Streamlined communication channels between QA group leaders and upper management, ensuring transparency and alignment on key objectives across all levels of the organization.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous testing protocols and streamlining processes.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by promptly addressing any reported issues or concerns during the post-release phase, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KYNo Degree - Precision Machining
Breckinridge County High School
Harned, KY02.1988
Skills
- Staff Management
- Operations Management
- Task Delegation
- Conflict resolution skills
Timeline
Facilitator
Metalsa
03.2023 - Current
Production Group Leader
Metalsa
06.2022 - Current
Supplier Quality Engineer
Dana
10.2021 - 06.2022
Quality Assurance Group Leader
Metalsa
04.2012 - 10.2021
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Western Kentucky University
No Degree - Precision Machining
Breckinridge County High School