KEVIN L. STEPHENS
Williamstown, WV 26184
Home Phone: 304-***-****
Cell Phone: 304-***-****
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SUMMARY STATEMENT
Over 18 years experience in manufacturing plant production and safety practices, standards and requirements. Previously a member of Simonton Windows SMART TEAM. (Team Leader) CDL Class A licensed driver with Hazmat endorsement . Have maintained excellent attendance and safety record throughout employment history.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
December 2008 - Present Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Team Relief
Mastery level of knowledge of several processes, above and beyond what is required of a Team Relief
Actively participate in yard audits
Independently volunteer for working on non-scheduled work days in the repair department
Train new team members in various manufacturing processes
Obtained crane operator, welding, and naps endorsements by HMM
Subject Matter Expert for Hino Motors Manufacturing employment requirements with Work Force
Inspect tools and equipment needed to perform daily tasks
Comply with 5S requirements for manufacturing floor and surrounding areas
Back up team members as needed
Zero safety incidents; offer ideas to improve safety
Team player attitude, positively influencing and promoting good Team relations
Understand and accept Kaizen (Creativity and Continuous Improvement) methodology, offering ideas for improvement to Team Leader
Received awards acknowledging acceptance of Kaizen ideas and recommendations
Carry an outstanding attendance record
Share the ambitions and principles of the Hino Spirit
Perform other general maintenance tasks
June 2006 - December 2008 Waste Management, Driver
Maintained daily log book
Pre+post trip inspections on B-class trucks
Ran and regulated weekly route insuring great customer service
Out standing attendance record +safety record
Back up drivers in completion of their route
Practiced safe lifting tech for bulky and heavy items
Heavy equipment operator (bulldozer, dump truck)
May 2006 - June 2006 Pittsburgh Institution of Aeronautics (PIA), Student
Completed formal training for CDL license and successfully passed WV driving test to obtain CDL Class A license
Graduated top of the class
Trained in 108-point pre-trip and post-trip inspections and documentation
Obtained additional endorsements for ‘Doubles and Triples’ and ‘Tankers’
Obtained additional training in hazmat transportation and handling
March 1997 - November 2005 Simonton Windows, Ellenboro Plant
September 2002 - November 2005 Quality Control Specialist
Actively participated in company SMART TEAM (Kaizen) projects to improve company process.
Company adopted my suggested redesign of production floor plan and flow of workstations
Designed flow charts of new processes and presented to corporate officers, supervisors, group leaders and, ultimately, to plant employees
Trained plant employees on redesigned production floor and new flow of workstations, explaining increased productivity and benefits thereof.
Provided hands-on training and created visual training ‘How-To’ guides using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, importing photos and flow charts indicating proper hand placement for each employee at their respective workstation.
Red-flagged potential safety hazards at each workstation and trained employees on identification and recommended corrective actions
Six Sigma Training
Ensured OSHA safety standards were met by all employees
Complied with ‘Lock Out / Tag Out’ safety procedures
Created graphs and pie and line charts by inputting data supplied by production lines into Microsoft Excel
Liaison between production lines, customers, vendors and corporate officers
Performed problem solving research and documentation and instituted corrective action
Inspected and rejected/approved product and vendor supplied materials
Completed product audits to ensure quality at the source
Consulted with vendors internationally regarding product issues
March 1997 - September 2002 Production Line Operator
Ensured personal compliance to OSHA safety standards
Complied with ‘Lock Out / Tag Out’ safety procedures
Operated vinyl extruding machinery, inspected and tested finished product to ensure company standards were met
Operated various product lines including 3000, 4000, 5000, New Construction, Shapes, Patio Door, Screen, Glass, Pre-Mall and performed respective duties
Repaired and/or replaced flawed product
Packed and loaded product, applying shipping labels, indicating appropriate truck, for product shipment and delivery
OTHER SKILLS AND AREAS OF INTEREST
Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle Manufacturing, SAP, WIP, QuickBooks/ Skills: machine operator, welder, pipe fitter, extruder operator, general maintenance Hobbies: fishing, 4X4 off road
EDUCATION
2006 Pittsburgh Institution of Aeronautics (PIA), CDL / Hazmat training
1992-1994 High School Diploma, Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg, West Virginia
2008 certification in welding mig tig and cutting touch from WVUP KEVIN L. STEPHENS
150 North Pine Street
Williamstown, WV 26184
Home Phone: 304-***-****
Cell Phone: 304-***-****
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REFERENCES
Chad Malony
Hino, Supervisor
SCOTT WILSON
Waste Management Supervisor
Brian Stump
Supervisor