William Moore
Akron,OH
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with extensive experience at Goodyear Tire & Rubber, excelling in equipment maintenance and quality assurance. Proven track record in optimizing processes and enhancing team performance. Skilled in material testing and effective communication, driving operational efficiency and ensuring high standards in production environments.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Operations Technician
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Akron, OH
01.2022 - Current
- Set up and maintained old and new equipment, ensuring optimal operational performance.
- Executed precise mixing processes for lab samples to ensure consistency and reliability.
- Prepared and tested samples in small-scale lab setting to support research objectives.
SR Operations Technician
Akron, USA
10.2006 - Current
- Set up equipment for continuous runs, resulting in streamlined production processes.
- Operated and maintained batch reactors, contributing to consistent product quality.
- Conducted physical testing of materials produced in the process to verify quality standards.
- Managed CCS inventory, ensuring availability of resources for uninterrupted operations.
Area Manager
04.2005 - 11.2006
- Supervised 70+ union workers, ensuring adherence to labor agreements and operational standards.
- Scheduled workforce weekly to optimize staffing levels and meet operational needs.
- Processed payroll weekly for employees, maintaining accuracy and compliance with union regulations.
Master Operations Technician
01.2001 - 04.2004
- Processing of Production Batches
- Mooney, Rheometer, Tensile, Hardness and Gravity testing.
- Ensured mixing specifications were followed accurately during production.
- Calibration of Lab equipment.
- Conducted mill mixing of experimental compounds in a laboratory setting.
Chemical Technician III
Goodyear Tire and Rubber
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Operation of Twin Screw Extruder (TSE)
- Ordering and Shipping of Materials used in the TSE lab
- Database Manager of the CCS inventory system
- Physical testing of material produced in the TSE lab
Operator Technician
Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Akron, USA
01.1996 - 01.2001
Processing Technician II
Goodyear Tire and Rubber
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Batch room weigh up for experimental mixing
- Operation of Mooney, RPA, Rheometer, MDR and Strebler machine
Lab Technician
Peaco Rubber Company
Ravenna, USA
01.1991 - 01.1996
- Physical properties testing of production stock for plant release
- Mooney, Rheometer, Tensile, Hardness and Gravity testing.
- Writing and updating Lab procedures and Lab calibration manuals
- Calibration of Lab equipment.
- Mill mixing of experimental compounds
Processing Auditor / Special Projects Auditor
McCeary Tire and Rubber
Indiana, USA
01.1987 - 01.1991
- Audit Mixing and Calandering of Production Stock
- Updating mixing Spec and Compounding specs.
- Physical Properties testing of production stock for release to the plant.
- Operation of plant and lab mills
- Operation of Plant and lab mixers
Education
High school or equivalent -
Homer Center Junior / Senior High School
Homer City, PA01-1985
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Sample preparation
- Quality assurance
- Process optimization
- Calibration procedures
- Batch processing
- Material testing
- Workforce scheduling
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Training development
- Machine operation
- Production scheduling
- Workflow coordination
- Data collection
- Hazardous materials handling
- First aid and CPR
- Equipment inspection
Timeline
Lead Operations Technician
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
01.2022 - Current
SR Operations Technician
10.2006 - Current
Area Manager
04.2005 - 11.2006
Master Operations Technician
01.2001 - 04.2004
Chemical Technician III
Goodyear Tire and Rubber
01.1999 - 01.2001
Operator Technician
Goodyear Tire and Rubber
01.1996 - 01.2001
Processing Technician II
Goodyear Tire and Rubber
01.1996 - 01.1999
Lab Technician
Peaco Rubber Company
01.1991 - 01.1996
Processing Auditor / Special Projects Auditor
McCeary Tire and Rubber
01.1987 - 01.1991
High school or equivalent -
Homer Center Junior / Senior High School