Ted Higginbotham
Martindale,TX
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Hollingsworth Logistics, enhancing operational efficiency. Expert in quality assurance and continuous improvement, with exceptional motivational skills. Skilled in blueprint reading and fostering a culture of safety and excellence. Achieved significant productivity gains through innovative process optimizations.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality General Supervisor
Hollingsworth Logistics
04.2016 - 01.2025
- Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying current on relevant laws, codes, and best practices.
- Enhanced productivity by implementing efficient scheduling and resource allocation strategies.
- Increased employee retention through effective communication, training, and mentoring programs.
- Optimized workflow processes to increase efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, open communication channels, and continuous learning opportunities for staff members.
- Managed team performance, providing regular feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations.
- Improved safety standards with regular inspections, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
Production Supervisor
Harland Clarke Corporation
02.2003 - 03.2016
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Managed team of 9 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for ongoing personnel development.
- Maintained accurate documentation of production data, enabling informed decision-making for process improvements.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and reducing waste.
- Reduced equipment downtime by implementing preventive maintenance programs and timely repairs.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss progress and address any issues, promoting open communication.
- Managed daily production schedules to meet challenging deadlines, adjusting workflows as necessary.
- Conducted performance reviews, identifying areas for development and providing constructive feedback.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
Machinist /Business Owner
Leinweber Machine Works
01.1992 - 12.2002
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
- Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machines regularly to minimize downtime due to breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Streamlined production processes, setting up machinery and tools before each project.
- Achieved consistent quality, performing detailed final inspections and adjustments on completed parts.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to refine product designs for manufacturability.
- Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
- Developed jigs, fixtures and tooling to meet production requirements.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-1985
No Degree - Buisness
Blinn College
Brenham, TX05-1982
Skills
- Motivational skills
- Continuous improvement
- Quality assurance expertise
- Quality control analysis
- Blueprint reading
- Customer relations
- Production management
- Employee training
- Troubleshooting
- Production targets
- Lathe operation
- Entrepreneurial personality
- Health and safety compliance
- Precision machining
- Schedule management
- Assembly and production
- Manual milling
- Attention to detail
- Goal oriented
- Mechanical drawing interpretation
- 6S implementation
- Safety protocols
- Risk assessment
- Help devise and establish Quality procedures, standards, and specs
Accomplishments
- Achieved 9 years of outstanding Quality scores by completing all Quality audits with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved Quality issues which led to fewer repeat Quality concerns and a lower PPM score.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development and start up of our AGC glass production facility for TESLA.
Affiliations
- United States Marine Corps
Certification
- Quality Training FORD Customer Service Division 2016
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Quality General Supervisor
Hollingsworth Logistics
04.2016 - 01.2025
Production Supervisor
Harland Clarke Corporation
02.2003 - 03.2016
Machinist /Business Owner
Leinweber Machine Works
01.1992 - 12.2002
No Degree - General Studies
Texas A&M University
No Degree - Buisness
Blinn College
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