Scott Sorensen
Seward,Nebraska
Summary
Skilled Production Worker offering 20+ years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Set-up and Operate
Hughes Brothers Inc.
Seward, NE
05.2006 - 12.2021
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
- Adjusted alignment of drills, guides and holding devices.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
Supervisor of Operations
Blue Beacon International
York, Nebraska
06.2000 - 03.2006
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Investigated and resolved departmental non-conformances.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Formulated processes to improve assistance to support groups, resulting in reduction of downtime and financial loss.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Reviewed shift reports to understand current numbers and trends.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspace, working closely with employees to systemize tasks.
- Promoted positive customer experience through day-to-day supervision and management of facility.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Developed and optimized organizational systems to boost efficiency and keep operations scalable and agile for changing demands.
- Interviewed and hired strong candidates for team openings, using newspapers, job boards and social media to find applicants.
- Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of process optimization in relation to profit and loss.
- Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seward High School
Seward, NE05.1999
Skills
- Work order review
- Production deadline management
- OSHA guidelines
- Machine Calibration
- Schematics and blueprints
- Machinery operation
- Assembly protocols
- Worksite safety
- Organization and Time Management
- Decision Making
- PPE Compliance
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Special Set-up and Operate
Hughes Brothers Inc.
05.2006 - 12.2021
Supervisor of Operations
Blue Beacon International
06.2000 - 03.2006
High School Diploma -
Seward High School