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A production professional with a passion for working with people and fulfilling their needs. Over 18 years in production with a diverse background in other fields. Excellent communication and people skills. Very charismatic, draws people in online, over the phone, and face to face. Can think analytically, logically, and creatively to achieve company and customer goals. Team player no matter the team. Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite mostly Word, Excel, and Power Point. Apex Powder Coating | Decatur, AL​​​Operations Manager and Sales Manager ​​​ 2016 – 2019 Built a startup business in the powder coating industry from the ground up. Started with only myself running the powder and answering calls to now a 7-person team turning new sales and production records each month. • Made it possible to meet deadlines for promised turnaround time.• Used previous experience to make workstations flow as smooth as possible.• Using lean methods, we can run at a healthy 80/20 profit cost margin.• Handle the day to day business while also strategically planning sales meetings and goals for the next weeks and months. Navistar Engine Corp. | Huntsville, AL​Assembler Class 1/ Prototype Build Tech.​ ​​​​​​ 2005 – 2015 Hired from a temp agency I learned every job in both plants and was able to fill in for group leaders and other parts of the plant. With a quick learning curve, I was able to land a job building prototype engines and testing all levels of new build platforms. • While there I was trained in 5-s, six sigma, lean manufacturing, safe start safety program, and the Toyota way. • Wrote the mission statement for the local plant “Seizing every opportunity to produce excellence”.• Was on many plant teams such as: Safety Team, Diversity Team, Quality Team.• Run various equipment and tooling: Fork trucks, overhead cranes, D.C. tools, Robots, hand tools, fine measurement tools. ​​​​​

Listed skills include Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Automotive, and 51 others.