JAMES M. DUNN
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Richmond, IN 47374
Cell: 815-***-****
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging position that utilizes my supervisor background,
offers opportunity for advancement, and builds upon present capabilities.
EXPERIENCE
Sapa General Foreman
Connersville, IN
October 2009 - Present
. Duties include:
- 12" Direct Press, Packing/Shipping Department.
- Coordinate daily production activities for a Manufacturing building.
- Operate the manufacturing unit in a safe and effective manner.
- Submit Daily status reports.
- Conduct shift change meetings with operators to discuss safety,
special concerns, and priorities for the shift.
- Monitor all manufacturing activities to ensure safe operations,
productivity, and adherence to the documented work rules for the
plant.
- Properly issue safety permits including hot work, confined space
entry, lockout/tag out.
- Schedule operators for overtime coverage, cross training, etc.
- Conduct and document operator training.
- Conduct complete incident investigations for all safety and
environmental near misses.
- Complete Supervisor incident investigation reports for near misses
and incidents.
- Assist in committee incident investigations.
- Maintain compliance with security procedures and practices.
. Conduct 90-day performance evaluation of new employees. Conduct annual
merit reviews. Interview prospective New Hires.
. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Good problem solving skills
. Demonstrated Leadership Abilities and Critical Thinking Skills.
Indalex Inc. General Foreman
Connersville, IN
February 2007 - October 2009
. Duties include:
- 12" Direct Press, Packing/Shipping Department.
- Coordinate daily production activities for a Manufacturing building.
- Operate the manufacturing unit in a safe and effective manner.
- Submit Daily status reports.
- Conduct shift change meetings with operators to discuss safety,
special concerns, and priorities for the shift.
- Monitor all manufacturing activities to ensure safe operations,
productivity, and adherence to the documented work rules for the
plant.
- Properly issue safety permits including hot work, confined space
entry, lockout/tag out.
- Schedule operators for overtime coverage, cross training, etc.
- Conduct and document operator training.
- Conduct complete incident investigations for all safety and
environmental near misses.
- Complete Supervisor incident investigation reports for near misses
and incidents.
- Assist in committee incident investigations.
- Maintain compliance with security procedures and practices.
. Conduct 90-day performance evaluation of new employees. Conduct annual
merit reviews. Interview prospective New Hires.
. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Good problem solving skills
. Demonstrated Leadership Abilities and Critical Thinking Skills.
Alcoa Engineered Products Supervisor
Morris, IL
March 1998 - February 2007
. Duties include:
- Responsible for 18" Direct/Indirect and 10" Direct Presses,
Fabrication Department with specialty saws and Packing/Shipping
Department.
- Coordinate daily production activities for a Manufacturing building.
- Operate the manufacturing unit in a safe and effective manner.
- Submit Daily status reports.
- Conduct shift change meetings with operators to discuss safety,
special concerns, and priorities for the shift.
- Monitor all manufacturing activities to ensure safe operations,
productivity, and adherence to the documented work rules for the
plant.
- Properly issue safety permits including hot work, confined space
entry, lockout/tag out.
- Schedule operators for overtime coverage, cross training, etc.
- Conduct and document operator training.
- Conduct complete incident investigations for all safety and
environmental near misses.
- Complete Supervisor incident investigation reports for near misses
and incidents.
- Assist in committee incident investigations.
- Maintain compliance with security procedures and practices.
. Conduct 90-day performance evaluation of new employees. Conduct annual
merit reviews. Interview prospective New Hires.
. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Good problem solving skills
. Received Awards for improvements and Employee of the month Awards.
Bridgestone Tuber Operator
Lynchburg, TN
April 1991 - March 1996
. Tuber Operator responsible for running quality material. Produced the
Tread and Sidewalls required to make Semi Tires.
. Forklift Operator
. Operate rolling Mills
. Operated various different types of machinery.
Stanley Tools Extrusion Press Operator
Shelbyville, TN
December 1984 - April 1991
. Operated 16 ton Forge Press, Produced Hammer Heads and Wood Chisel
forgings.
. Operated several types of forging presses.
. Worked in every department except maintenance.
. Shipping/Receiving Clerk
. Forklift Operator
. Truck Loader
US Army. Supply Specialist
Fort Bliss, TX
August 1979 - December 1982
. Supply Specialist School Graduate
. Responsible for Supply Room/ Arms room in Basic Training environment.
. 3 Years with Honorable Discharge.
Training / Other Skills:
. Certificate in professional development for Supervisors.
. Front line supervisor course.
. Authentic leader seminar.
. Tough stuff seminar.
. Diversity training.
. First Aid/CPR certified
. Alcoa University.
. Pedestrian Awareness.
. Fatality Prevention.
. Loading Dock Safety
. Guide to business conduct.
. Sexual Harassment.
References furnished upon request.