Stanley C. Blanton
Berea, KY *0403
*************@*****.***
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Supervisor, Gill Industries 2017-Present
Oversee both Weld and Stamping Departments for 3rd shift
Ensure all Safety requirements and policies are met and followed
Allocate and assign manpower daily for production needs
Monitor and report any issues daily affecting customer delivery
Coordinate with all Departments to ensure Safety, Quality, and Production
Are maintained throughout entire facility
Supervisor, KI USA 2015 – 2016
Supervisor over metal stamping department including transfer presses ranging in size from 400 to 800 ton, and 250 to 500 ton progressive presses.
Oversaw 20-30 production employees.
Coordinated plans for continuous improvement and cost saving projects for material handling, delivery, product storage, and machine production.
Maintain high level of quality, safety and production.
Supervisor, Thunder MFG 2014 – 2015
Responsible for Welding and Metal Stamping operations.
Set up and troubleshoot for both departments.
Ensure quality standards were met daily as well as production requirements.
Assigned daily manpower based on customer demand.
Maintained clean and safe work environment for all employees.
Supervisor, Star Manufacturing 2013 – 2014
Responsible for 2nd shift operations of both welding and stamping departments including robotic welding and projection welding operations.
Oversaw secondary stamping, hand fed presses and coil fed progressive presses ranging from 100 to 600 tons and 25-30 employees.
Performed press setups and welding fixture changeovers.
Performed robotic welder adjustments and maintenance.
Assigned duties to team members and ensured production needs were met.
Set up/Operator, GR Spring & Stamping 2009 – 2013
Responsible for all set ups and production on coil fed and transfer presses.
Maintained high level of quality on all parts and production on coil fed and 800 ton transfer presses.
Responsible for all finger adjustments on transfer presses.
Maintained certification on overhead crane and forklift.
Performed troubleshooting and minor maintenance on coil fed/transfer presses.
Assistant Manager, Toyotetsu America 2005 – 2009
Assistant Manager over three shift metal stamping department that included coil fed transfer presses and blank fed transfer presses and 45 production employees.
Transfer presses ranged in size from 600 to 2000 ton.
Assisted in planning and development of department goals and objectives for long range budget.
Coordinated plans for continuous improvement and cost saving projects for material handling, delivery, product storage, and machine production.
Developed, implemented, and organized training for all employees to ensure continuous improvement of employee’s abilities on all presses, including Coil Fed and Blank Fed transfer presses.
Evaluated job performance of all employees based on company standards.
Planned and analyzed department functions in order to assure proper utilization of manpower and equipment.
KI USA 1991 – 2005
Supervisor 2002 – 2005
Supervisor over the Press Department which included Blanking, Progressive and Blank Fed Transfer presses.
Managed all operations of the press department while ensuring optimum production and quality control.
Scheduled all department personnel based on manpower and production needs.
Planned and communicated daily with operations manager to ensure proper staffing.
Monitored sources of loss and countermeasure conditions.
Planned and scheduled on the job training for all employees.
Conducted training for new employees on all Presses.
Production Control Scheduler 2000 – 2002
Ordered and controlled delivery of raw materials based on allotted inventory levels and space available for three shift operation.
Developed and maintained computer programs to support raw material delivery and daily production scheduling of materials.
Analyzed capacity of machines and manpower for daily production needs.
Coordinated efforts with all departments in producing daily schedule based on customer orders.
Provided a high level of customer service to all clients.
Worked extensively with Excel, Power Point, and Data Order Entry.
Die Setter 1995 – 2000
Responsible for staging of all dies and equipment per set up instructions.
Trained in Set-up and Changeover of all Presses in Department Blanking/Progressive/Transfer ranging from 150-1000 ton.
Used forklift and overhead crane to load materials into proper locations.
Trained and required to assist operator on correct Finger adjustment techniques on Transfer Presses.
Position required at least four hours driving time on forklift and three hours operating the overhead crane.
Received fork lift and overhead crane operator certifications.
Trained in use of Calipers and Micrometers to use checking of parts to ensure they were in spec.
Position required the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Press Operator 1992 – 1995
Conducted and trained on correct set up of Blanking/Progressive presses and Blank fed Transfer presses and equipment per instructions.
Maintained equipment per maintenance schedules.
Trained in Set-up and Changeover of Transfer (AIDA) presses which had automatic moving bolsters that rolled in and out on rails.
Trained and responsible for proper Finger adjustment techniques on Transfer presses.
Position required driving time on forklift and operating the overhead crane.
Assisted die setter in set up procedures.
Trained how to Process first piece per quality standards using Calipers, Micrometers, and per blue print specifications and required standards.
Position required the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Weld Assembly Operator 1991 – 1992
Maintained proficiency in loading and operation of robotic welder, air leak testers and spot and projection welders.
Responsible for all quality checks for parts produced.
Position required the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Environmental Support Specialist, US Air Force 1987 – 1991
Operated and maintained sewage treatment plant and four water towers at Tyndall Air Force Base.
Maintained and repaired all pump stations and open air digesters.
Served in 325th Civil Engineering Squadron.
Trained in “RRR” Rapid Runway Repair in full MOPP 4 chemical suit.
Completed chemical weapons training and obstacle course training in full MOPP 4 chemical suit.
M-16 qualified in ammunitions and completed yearly certification training.
Certified in hazardous gas training using Scott Air-Pack.
Job required daily exposure to hazardous gas.
EDUCATION
Graduated with honors from Cawood High School, Harlan, KY 1986
Completed Technical School at Shepard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, TX 1987