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Shaun Gaines

Melbourne,Florida

Summary

Highly adaptable and detail-driven manufacturing professional with hands-on experience in production control, inventory management, and technical operations. Proven ability to troubleshoot workflow issues, coordinate across departments, and ensure material accuracy in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitting Lead / Production Control Specialist

Leonardo DRS
03.2025 - Current
  • Serve as primary liaison between production, planning, warehouse, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless material availability and workflow execution across shifts.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate potential production delays, material shortages, or bottlenecks through early intervention and continuous monitoring.
  • Train and guide team members on standard work procedures and material accountability, driving a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues in real-time, often independently, to keep production moving efficiently without escalation.
  • Manage the transfer of completed units from production to warehouse storage, ensuring accurate inventory tracking and documentation.
  • Serve as the central point of contact for full-cycle material flow—from post-production storage to final kitting and outbound readiness—ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and accountability at each stage.

Manufacturing Technician II

Leonardo DRS
09.2022 - Current
  • Monitor production workflow using Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
  • Work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches
  • Recorded and documented all maintenance activities in accordance with company policies and procedures
  • Trained and supervised production staff in use of equipment and machinery
  • Review production schedule and track units through WIP using PowerBI tools
  • Calibrate test equipment and adhere to quality standards

Inventory Administrator

Nucor Harris Rebar
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Record, track, and regularly reconciled steel inventory accumulating over 20,000 tons
  • Coordinated production and shipping schedules to ensure deliveries are on time
  • Knowledge of supplies, equipment, inventory control, and ordering services
  • Wrote production reports, receiving and delivery of stock, routine administrative paperwork
  • Joint health safety committee (JHSC) member
  • Worked closely with management and foreman to ensure best cuts of steel for each job, maintaining less than 5% monthly scrap.

Internship, Machine Operator

Simplex Dayton Superior
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Operated two automatic bandsaws while maintaining machinery maintenance
  • Selected and installed blades on machines, setting controls, adjusting speed and feed rates, positioning vice grip and guides
  • Led Kaizen event to better improve process for bundling rebar
  • Operated other machinery such as shear, jib cranes, paint gun, and strapping tensioners.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Associate of Arts - undefined

Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL

Skills

    Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

    Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation

    Lean Manufacturing / 6S / Six Sigma

    Inventory management

    Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, Word, Outlook)

    Cross functional communication

    Supply chain logistics

    Measuring Instruments

    Mechanical Assembly & Machining

    Safety operation procedures

Timeline

Kitting Lead / Production Control Specialist

Leonardo DRS
03.2025 - Current

Manufacturing Technician II

Leonardo DRS
09.2022 - Current

Inventory Administrator

Nucor Harris Rebar
01.2020 - 05.2022

Internship, Machine Operator

Simplex Dayton Superior
06.2018 - 08.2018

Associate of Arts - undefined

Kankakee Community College

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology

Illinois State University

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