High School Machine Operator
Resume:
GALE HESSELSCHWARDT
**** **** **** **. ***, Ohio 43549 419-***-****
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Manufacturing Professional
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR MACHINE OPERATOR
Extensive floor experience working with brass processing equipment. Worked on several continuous improvement lean
projects. Develop and maintain open communication with employees, and address employees’ needs so they can perform
work assignments effectively. Work with Operators, Maintenance Personnel and Engineers to continuously improve
safety, product quality and productivity. Handle employee issues in a timely manner.
Supervise flow of material in plant - Dependable
Participate in safety & quality events - Strong interpersonal skills
Lead and participate in continuous improvement efforts - Quality/Cost Conscious
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chase Brass and Copper LLC, Montpelier, Ohio 1983 to 2014
Production Supervisor
2000 to 2014
• Responsible for 12 to 20 employees thru out the plant.
• Gave monthly safety talks.
• Delivered weekly toolbox talks with weekly safety talks on topics including: working on a ladder, shoveling snow,
and power tools. Encouraged employees to think about safety throughout the year- on and off the job.
• Maintained open communication with both salary and hourly employees.
• Served on Steering Committee for continuous improvement projects. Lead 5 s event,participated in TPM and SMED
events. In each event saved time and money by putting tools and tooling where needed, also reducing change over
times.
• Handled utilization of changing and limited resources.
Machine Operator 1983 to 2000
• Worked safely without lost time incidents.
• Help design new equipment, Auto Banding Area.
• Served on a committee as hourly employee Chairperson to help develop a Maintenance Apprentice Program.
• Kept management informed on production and machine issues.
• Worked effectively with maintenance to keep machines running.
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ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Defiance Recreation Bowling Alley Defiance, OH 2000 to
present
Assistant Manager
Responsible for up keep of the building. Maintain equipment to keep the business operating efficiently. Manage
employees and instruct them on their jobs duties.
Village of Ney – Water Department, Ney, OH 1995
to 2000
Read water meters monthly. Fixed water main breaks and water leaks. Maintained parts inventory.
Training
Auburn University - Lean Manufacturing 2014
Chase Brass and Copper Required Safety Programs:
EDR Safety 2011
OSHA 30 Hour 2010
First Aid 2010
Education
High School Diploma:
Four County Vocational Archbold Ohio 1975-1977
Tinora High School Defiance Ohio 1973-1977
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References
Dan Goehler
Vice President of Manufacturing
Chase Brass and Copper Company
14212 Selwyn Drive
Montpelier, Ohio 43543
31 years working relationship
Steve Synder
Synder Brothers Construction
4941 Openlander Road
Sherwood, Ohio 43556
Vendor
Coletta Sheets
Owner, Defiance Recreation Inc.
1923 South Jefferson
Defiance, Ohio 43512
Dr. Mike Freeman
Psychologist CHWC
433 West High St.
Bryan Ohio 43506
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