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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

• Responsible for setting up two personal protection equipment (PPE) systems for use with specialized, hazardous materials and creating a kanban system to ensure adequate stock at all times.• Leading a project to develop a 5S system for operating line to create standard for all lines in production.• Completed a risk hazard assessment of two production lines encompassing over 100 pieces of equipment. • Ensure quality standards are… Show more • Responsible for setting up two personal protection equipment (PPE) systems for use with specialized, hazardous materials and creating a kanban system to ensure adequate stock at all times.• Leading a project to develop a 5S system for operating line to create standard for all lines in production.• Completed a risk hazard assessment of two production lines encompassing over 100 pieces of equipment. • Ensure quality standards are sustained through multiple line material testing.• Lead up to twelve team members to efficiently and safely produce up to 100,000 pounds of material weekly to fulfill customers’ orders.• Devise daily plans to maximize production based on daily orders received.• Provide start-of-shift and end-of-shift communication to team members and next shift group leader focusing on safety, quality, and production KPIs.• Complete daily and weekly payroll reports.• Approve and track team member absences.• Collaborated with 30 Northern Kentucky University students to develop a comprehensive training program for one line resulting in a training program for each operating line (May 2023). Show less

Eleanor, Wv

• Responsible for over 75 preventative maintenance tasks each week.• Responded to line disruptions involving troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems that lead to repair to minimize production downtime.• Maintained a strict 5S environment to uphold safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

Buffalo, Wv

• Certified in Toyota Business Practice (TBP) involving abnormal management and continuous improvement.• Completed the Advanced Manufacturing Training (AMT) program.• Developed robotic training program for future AMT students.• Completed over 50 preventative maintenance tasks each week; assigned to additional, more complex tasks during shutdown periods.• Responded to line disruptions which involved troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems and CREFORM robots… Show more • Certified in Toyota Business Practice (TBP) involving abnormal management and continuous improvement.• Completed the Advanced Manufacturing Training (AMT) program.• Developed robotic training program for future AMT students.• Completed over 50 preventative maintenance tasks each week; assigned to additional, more complex tasks during shutdown periods.• Responded to line disruptions which involved troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems and CREFORM robots that lead to repair to minimize production downtime.• Set up 5S area to support piston machining lines in engine plant.• Fabrication certification attained in July 2018. Show less

Cincinnati, Oh

• Developed new business, generating a sales increase of 12% from 2014 to 2015.• Decreased truck route logistics by 50%.• Supervised a team of seven to produce 700+ pallets per day and complete deliveries.

Silver Grove, Ky

• Advanced through five levels of training development to a part-time group leader responsible for seven team members.• Performed quality testing on product in manufacturing and mill operations.• Supported various aspects of drywall production, including mill area, wet production, packaging department, and storage department.

Southgate, Ky

• Owned and operated a SUBWAY® franchise.• Owned and operated A & G Photography, specializing in wedding photography.• Owned Combs Tanning Salon and Tuxedos.