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Managed the production for the application of E-coat and powder coat process at the East Moline facility. Assisted in the development and implementation of organization policies, practices, procedures, and the attainment of operating goals. Reviewed, analyzed and prepared reports, records, and directives, and conferred with managers/supervisors to obtain data required for planning activities. Organized resources to ensure effective production of goods and services. Gave work direction, resolved problems, prepared schedules, and set deadlines to ensure timely completion of work. Evaluated current procedures and practices for departmental objectives. Developed and implemented improved procedures and practices. Monitored and analyzed costs and aided in the preparation of production budget. Initiated or authorized employee hire, promotion, discharge and transfers.Trained and audited entire facility on 5S.Reviewed production budget weekly and forecasted weekly and monthly sales projections. Achievements:• Increased productivity by 35% from developing off line loading stations, designing new tooling and work flow design though Kaizen events, 5S activities, and value stream mapping.• Improved on time delivery from 80% to 95% by scheduling first in first out process.• Reduced OSHA recordable from 24 to 1 by enforcing all safety guidelines, utilization of behavioral interventions, safety concerns, hazard inspections and developing trend analysis and monthly accident and near miss review.• Operational excellence award from corporate office for outstanding 5S, Safety, environmental, quality and operational performance.• Decreased direct labor cost from 32% to 26% • 5S audit scores were increased to 93% compliant • 97% compliant with all operational metrics (Sqft/dlh, pcs/dlh, safety, on time delivery, uptime, internal/external rejects, pms, environmental, and 5S

Managed third shift team in the manufacturing of liquid specialty coatings. Facilitated lean manufacturing teams to improve on production efficiencies. Conducted daily safety meetings to ensure safe working conditions and safe working practices for all employees. Assigned and prepared work schedules, duties and tasks for all production associates. Demonstrated the operation and function of equipment for production associates. Monitored and maintained inventory levels of raw materials for production usage.Ensured the compliance of all regulatory standards for OHSA and EPA requirements.Gave written performance evaluations to all production associates. Calculated labor and equipment requirements. Coordinated and arranged 5S audits. Recommend measures to improve production efficiencies. Achievements:• Achieved world class status with safety as a site by having over three consecutive years without a lost time or OHSA recordable. • Increased gallons per man hour by 20% in one year through Kaizen events. • Improved Material Efficiency from 95% to 98% in same time frame.• Five consecutive years of reducing hazardous waste by 20%.• Met and exceeded every production goal set by corporate standards.• Achieved the corporate Presidents award for outstanding production improvements, cost efficiency, safety, and HSE audit approvals.

Medical Lab Tech

Biology, General