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Stanley Obeng

Nvent
Blaine,MN
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Senior Lead Manufacturing Engineer Technician orchestrates shift startup and shutdown, balances material flow, and keeps production aligned to daily priorities. Drives process improvements, resolves 15+ equipment issues per week, and LOTO procedures while supporting EH&S standards and plant reliability. Coaches operators and junior technologists, develops KPI performance, and prepares shift status reporting for corrective action.

Work History

Assembly operator lead

1 Year 3 Months
Nvent | 07.2025 - Current
  • Reduce [number]% of repeat assembly delays per week by troubleshooting equipment issues and adjusting priorities.
  • Guide team members through daily assembly procedures and reinforce consistent quality expectations.
  • Coordinate production flow with planners to keep work moving and reduce bottlenecks.
  • Inspect finished assemblies for fit, function, and workmanship before release to the next stage.
  • Support preventive maintenance tasks to keep equipment available and reduce unexpected downtime.

Senior Lead Manufacturing Engineer Technician

5 Years 1 Month
Dupont Filmtec | 08.2019 - 09.2024
  • Coordinated shift startup and shutdown activities against production priorities and daily schedules.
  • Monitored equipment data, troubleshot issues, and completed routine and non-routine maintenance with LOTO procedures.
  • Drove process and equipment improvements with the plant engineer and management while following EH&S standards.
  • Coached operators and junior production technologists, sharing equipment knowledge and reinforcing compliance through training.
  • Delegated work and oversaw team activity, mentoring between 6-10 junior staff members to support development and accountability.
  • Performed field checks on process equipment and control systems, then engaged personnel to maintain productivity standards.
  • Managed material flow, prepared shift status reports, and tracked KPIs to guide corrective actions and department needs.

Manufacturing Technician

10 Years 1 Month
Dupont Filmtec | 08.2014 - 09.2024
  • Performed routine safety inspections of electrical wiring, sensors, Allen-Bradley PLCs, servo drives, and pneumatic systems to spot risks early.
  • Reduced downtime from 15% to 5% by troubleshooting equipment issues across electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Completed preventive maintenance to improve machine reliability and extend equipment life.
  • Reviewed blueprints and schematics to confirm layouts, identify correction needs, and plan pre-batch work.
  • Executed equipment modifications and upgrades that increased plant efficiency and supported production needs by 25%.
  • Documented findings and tracked equipment life cycle records in the manufacturing execution system.
  • Collaborated with maintenance teammates on complex electrical and mechanical repairs while keeping work areas aligned with safety standards.

Labeler Machine Operator

2 Years 7 Months
Metro Mold & Design, ICM Plastics | 01.2012 - 08.2014
  • Organized labeling materials and maintained a clean work area to support smoother daily production flow.
  • Checked product information carefully to improve label accuracy and keep output aligned with company guidelines.
  • Placed labels to match client requests and packaging requirements, supporting stronger customer satisfaction.
  • Met or exceeded daily individual quotas for completed labeled products while maintaining steady production pace.
  • Collaborated with team members to hit daily labeling goals and sustain high productivity across the shift.
  • Trained new labelers and shared best practices, supporting about 5 trainees a quarter in building job readiness.
  • Monitored machine operations, verified packaged product quality, and resolved issues promptly to avoid production errors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Education

University of Ghana | Accra, Ghana | 08-2011

University of Ghana

August 2011

  • Bachelor of Arts in English, department honors
  • 3.2 GPA

Skills

Manufacturing execution system
Production planning
Process improvement
Shift coordination
KPI reporting
Lean manufacturing
Inspection & testing
On-site repair
Preventive maintenance
Equipment troubleshooting
Team coaching

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issues through consumer testing.
  • Supervised a team of 6 staff members.
  • Led a team of operators to set the average fastest operation time and quality yield from start to finish.

Certification

Certified PLC, Dupont FilmTec - 2019-2024

promotion

Received a Promotion from the company based on the merits of hard work, commitment, seniority, and production performance.

Professional reference

Available upon Request.

Timeline

Assembly operator lead

Nvent
07.2025 - CurrentRead More

Senior Lead Manufacturing Engineer Technician

Dupont Filmtec
08.2019 - 09.2024Read More

Manufacturing Technician

Dupont Filmtec
08.2014 - 09.2024Read More

Labeler Machine Operator

Metro Mold & Design, ICM Plastics
01.2012 - 08.2014Read More

University of Ghana

Bachelor of Arts from Social Studies Education
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Stanley Obeng