George A. Baldwin

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Gallatin, Tn., 37066

Cell: 615-***-****

Email: ace25a@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

** ***** ** ********** ** a front line operator and lead in press and binding operations. Responsible for scheduling, material handling and job execution for 40 associates. Responsible for machine setup, in-process and final inspections and internal corrective action, supplier related issues and interaction with QA for the review and disposition of suspect material. I am also familiar with the development and implementation of approved quality management and safety requirements.

I have obtained training certifications in the following areas:

• Lean –Gemba Academy

• OSHA safety programs

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – DoD

• ISO 9001 Requirements – BSI .

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Mar 2010 – Aug 2013 Bemis, Lead

• Responsible for production scheduling, material handling and job execution

• Responsible for machine set-up, first piece, in-process and final inspection

• Oversee and support department OSHA /safety requirements

• Investigation of internal, customer, and vendor non conformances

• Root cause, 5 why activities

• Lead department 6s and Kaizen activities

Apr 2008 – Feb 2010 Ameriprint, Production Supervisor

• Responsible for production scheduling, material support, line maintenance and quality assurance

• Responsible for production schedules and execution for 28 associates

• Department quality and OSHA requirements

• Led internal QA, customer and vendor non conformances and the implementation of appropriate corrective actions

• Worked with maintenance and production personnel to manage uptime and cycle time of line equipment.

• Led Kaizen events, achieving the following objectives:

Reduction of non-value added process steps

Reduction in process lead time

Improved process yield

Jun 2005 – Mar 2008 Integrated Paper Solutions, Warehouse/IT Support

• Supervised warehouse operations consisting of receiving inspection, inventory control, maintenance of equipment and interface with suppliers

• Responsible for receipt of raw materials ensuring compliance to purchase order requirements /specifications.

• Maintained warehouse inventory management systems (WMS) including receipt, storage, inventory control and shipping processes

• Identification non-conforming materials and support of the material review board

• Provided network support and maintained new and current software configurations.

Jan 2003 – May 2005 Outlook Graphics, Flat Cutter Operations

• Responsible for flat cutter operations (eight cutters) job set-up and cut sequencing and material disposition.

• Directly responsible for first piece and in-process quality inspections and resolution of out-of-spec conditions

• Responsible for machine upkeep and minor maintenance

• Responsible for departmental QA and safety programs

May 2001 – Jan 2003 Ameriprint, Production Supervisor

Supervisor for 20 shift associates in the press department

• Responsible for production scheduling, material flow, equipment maintenance and quality assurance including set-up, first piece, and in-process and final quality inspections

• Responsible for department quality and OSHA processes

• Supervised internal QA, customer and vendor non conformances and the implementation of appropriate corrective actions

• Worked with suppliers and purchasing to resolve quality issues and to improve supplier quality ratings

Jan 1997 – Apr 2001 Banta Corporation, Shift Supervisor

Supervisor over Cameron web-press operations including pre-press and lamination processes with responsibility for 20 production associates (rotating shifts) including personnel development.

• Responsible for production scheduling, material handling, equipment maintenance and quality assurance, machine set-up, first piece, in-process and final inspections.

• Investigate internal, customer, and vendor related non conformances /issues and implementation of counter measures to minimize risk.

• Worked with maintenance and purchasing to resolve quality issues and improve supplier quality.

Jan 1985 – Dec 1996 Book Crafters, Department Supervisor

Supervised the Cameron web-press department, four shifts (eleven associates per shift) including:

• Hiring and training

• Production scheduling (all shifts)

• Quality inspection

• Internal, customer, and vendor related non conformances /issues and counter measures to minimize risk.

• Primary point of contact with maintenance, purchasing and quality to resolve quality issues and to improve supplier quality.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

2014 – Present Gallatin, TN Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Training

2013 – 2014 Oshkosh, WI Oshkosh Technical College

2010 - 2013 Bemis Extrusion Coating Department

Oshkosh, WI

2008 - 2010 Ameriprint Process Improvement /Quality Assurance

Menasha, WI

2005 - 2008 Integrated Paper Services Warehouse Mgmt. /IT Support

Appleton, WI

2003 - 2005 Outlook Graphics Flat Cutter Operations

2001 – 2003 Ameriprint Production Supervisor

Menasha, WI

1997 – 2001 Banta Shift Production Supervisor

Menasha, WI

1985 – 1996 Book Crafters Department Supervisor (multiple shifts)

Fredericksburg, VA

EDUCATION:

• DoD – Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

• Oshkosh Technical College, Oshkosh Wisconsin, IT Programs

• BSI – ISO9001 Internal Auditing Training

• Certified Mechanical Inspector Training – Indiana Quality

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL COURSES:

• OSHA Safety & Health Programs

• Root Cause Analysis - Problem Solving,

• Introduction to Lean Manufacturing, Gemba Academy

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