Travis Kepler
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
At Master Packing & Rubber, I led a team of technicians, enhancing performance through expert coaching in safety management and equipment operation. Achieved significant machine downtime reduction, ensuring projects exceeded expectations. Skilled in materials management and quality control, my leadership fostered a culture of excellence and safety awareness, driving project success and operational efficiency. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Foreman
Master Packing & Rubber
09.2012 - Current
- Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
- Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
- Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.
- Directed daily operations of team technicians and shop professionals.
- Conducted thorough inspections of completed work, ensuring all projects met or exceeded company and client expectations before final delivery.
- Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects and smooth communication between teams.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management regarding shop updates, challenges faced, and potential opportunities for growth or improvement.
- Reduced machine downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Supervised all aspects of project completion from initial planning stages through final execution, meeting or exceeding client expectations consistently.
- Handled all daily pallet and box shipments of incoming products and materials.
- Received materials and products into our system while maintaining quality control and keeping inventory correct.
- Overseen daily CNC operations of cut locomotive and industry gaskets
Education
High School Diploma -
North Cedar High School
Clarence, IA05.2003
Skills
- Safety Management
- Workplace Safety
- Safety awareness
- Task Delegation
- Fabrication skills
- Equipment Operation
- Equipment usage
- Equipment monitoring
- Materials Management
- Quality Control Inspections
- Machine Operation
- Employee Coaching
- Cost Reduction
- Waste Reduction
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Shop Foreman
Master Packing & Rubber
09.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
North Cedar High School
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