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Supervise personnel belonging to USW local 404-38 which includes a key understanding of the current collective bargaining agreement as well as the prior management practices to ensure any grievance filed would be overturned. Partnered with shop stewards to resolve issues before grievances are filed, keeping a file of infractions and verbal “coaching” prior to any work rules discipline. Conducted open conversations with the employee regarding the necessary steps for corrective actions prior to progressive discipline. This methodology garners favor with the stewards, convincing them that corrective actions are not heavy handed. Implemented appropriate steps to hold employees accountable to the current work regulations.Developed Job Safety analysis programs, standard work programs and implemented lean manufacturing models.Maintained confidential records for each employee’s disciplinary actions, earning respect from the employees and giving credence to the corrective action approach. Supervised a crew manufacturing structural tubing and A53 grade pipe for petroleum and natural gas applications as well as EMT and mechanical tubingAs a laboratory process supervisor, managed a group of technicians maintain rust preventative and caustic chemicals. As a quality assurance manager, maintained and dispositioned the quality of product produced.As a tool and die manager, established an equipment maintenance program and standard work elements to promote continuous improvement.

Progressed professional skills from laborer to machine operator to supervisorPerformed supervisory duties including: Quality control (including ultrasonic inspections), Safety audits, statistical process control and worked with engineering departments in developing and streamlining equipment to meet manufacturing needsTraining of new employees for current job role and appropriate safety standardsCalibrated and utilized ultrasonic NDT devices to ensure quality product is produced.

Loading trucks with a variety of metal products (rebar, angles, beams) within the same order Fabrication of items per customer requirements