Alan D. Powell Jr.
*** ****** **. **********, ***** 75159
Mobile Phone: 214-***-**** Secondary Phone: 214-***-****
E-mail: ******************@*****.***
SUMMARY
A reliable, capable and enthusiastic supervisor with 5 years experience in
Production Manufacturing. Who has the skills and ability to develop and
motivate employees to do better and to drive continuous improvements across
a range of work activities. Currently looking to join a suitable
organization that rewards hard work and offers good opportunities for
career development.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DIAB INC. Desoto, TX 2007 - 2013
Production Supervisor/Process Technician
Lead a team of up to 25 persons per shift, 3 shifts 24/7 operation,
responsible for production of core insulation. Perform data entry utilizing
Microsoft Office Access and Excel, Create daily production reports in all
areas, responsible for staffing needs and schedules. Troubleshoot equipment
defects and damages. Make minor repairs to equipment and recommend possible
modifications in order to minimize down time. Fill in for operator when
necessary to meet production demands. Write standard work procedures for
the dept., Administer training in safety, standard work procedures, 5S and
Lean Manufacturing techniques. Maintain time keeping for all shifts
employees utilizing Attendance Enterprise. Track and report production flow
and chemical usage using Traverse (ERP). Perform all employee reviews and
job specific training in all areas. Assist R&D and Engineers in production
improvement plans and implement as well as enforce them on the production
floor. Assisted in Six Sigma projects to identify KPI, FMEA.
Military Outdoor Clothing Greenville, TX
1997 - 2007
Warehouse/Transportation Manager
Hire and trained warehouse employees into specific positions, staff of
25+.Shipping of all packages (UPS, Fed Ex, LTL, Truckload,
Container).Established Shipping contacts and negotiated competitive
pricing. Kept daily production logs to ensure efficiency and cost
effectiveness on all projects. Maintained the warehouse upkeep and
maintenance. Supervised pulling and packing as well as quality control of
all outgoing shipments. Scheduled all in-bound freight preparation and pick
up from military installations around the country. Unload and inventoried
all in coming freight and stocked in an organized fashion. Worked in sales
and assisted in customer service.
Self Employed Dallas, Tx. 1995 - 1997
US Army Fort Sill, Ok./ Camp Stanley Korea/Fort Riley, Ks.
1993 - 1995
13B Cannon Crewmember M109 Howitzers/155 MM
Achievements
Reduced recordable incidents by 50%, reduced product non-conformities from
3.4% to 1.5%, reduced scrap rate from 2.7% to1% at the planer line,
assisted in Six Sigma global void reduction project
Supervisory Skills
Coaching & Development*Leadership*Decision
making*Organizational*Communication*Problem Solving*Task
Delegation*Motivating*Planning
Technical Skills
Root Cause Analysis*Program Trouble Shooting*Allen
Bradley*Honeywell*Computer Literacy*FMEA *Analytical Research*Data entry
EDUCATION
Treasure Lake High School Indiahoma, Ok. / High School Diploma
03/92-03/93
Treasure Lake Job Corp/Electrical Apprenticeship Program
03/92-03/93
El Centro College/Principles of Lean 101
06/09
Industry Training
5S Kaizan, Principle of Lean 101, Confined space entry, Chemical handling,
Forklift operations, Traverse (ERP System),Windows, Microsoft Suite, Allen
Bradley, Honeywell, MP2 (Maintenance management system), UPS World Ship,
Quick books pro., Attendance Enterprise (Time Keeping System),ISO
14001,Hazcom,FMEA.