Hart Associates creates some of the most outstanding lighting possibilities to the highest standards in the world.Ensures factory production goals to meet customer needsTrains employees for safe and effective use of jig fixtures, tools and machinery to produce components to specification and quality control requirementsManages employee safety; develop, implement and enforce employee safety policiesManages raw material and supply inventory Prepares technical plans and diagrams using AutoCAD in concise, clearly communicated specificationsResponsible for preventative maintenance and repair of machines and factory infrastructureEmploys strong analytical, technical and organizational skills to support the acquisition and installation of new equipment and toolsCohesive force within a team that creates new productsCoordinate with several production areas for product development from concept to realityDevelop new finishes and construction techniquesSuccessfully developed and executed a plan of action to internalize three key areas that were formerly outsourcedResearched and implemented Lean Manufacturing TechniquesNotable Skills and ExperienceWorked with an outside consultant to identify and correct possible OSHA issuesCoordinate with Worker’s Compensation to increase safety by identifying and preventing accidentsForklift trained and certifiedCompleted 5-S and Lean Manufacturing training - 2007GSN Seminar - Trained in environmentally responsible green practices within the framework of Lean Manufacturing – 2009Precision drafting using AutoCAD LT 2007Proficient use of computers and Microsoft Office SuiteMaster mold making and casting technologiesProficient use of woodworking and metalworking equipment and techniques

A small business that designed and produced carved wood drapery hardwarePart owner managing every aspect of the business including production, marketing and customer serviceSupervised and trained up to three full time and three part time employees (numbers varied)Responsible for writing the business plan, market research, production and fulfilling customer needs