Production Specialist
Resume:
K. Alan Gardner **** Rosecrest Dr. Dayton, OH ****4 937-***-****
************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Management Sep.
****-***. **** ********** ** Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
o GPA: 3.4
o Financed 75% of education through full-time employment
o Relevant Coursework: Operations Policy and Strategy, Project
Management, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management,
Production Planning and Scheduling
Attended
Miami University Middletown, Middletown, Ohio Jan.
1994-Aug. 1996 Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
Sep. 1984-Jun. 1985
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Manufacturing Supervisor Mar.
2013---Sep. 2014
Triad Technologies, Vandalia, Ohio
o Revamped and implemented better scheduling of all manufacturing
and production
o Supervised 11 employees, responsible for their development and
improvement
o Worked closely with all departments including purchasing,
shipping engineering and suppliers, to improve availability of
materials.
o Developed and implemented numerous programs to eliminate non
value added costs and procedures
o Increased on time delivery by 41%
o Became a certified OSHA powered lift instructor and brought
entire company into compliance.
o Hired and developed new employees
o Worked closely with employees, learning all aspects of hydraulic
and pneumatic power units and hydraulic hose assembly.
Production Operator Feb. 2012---
Sep. 2012
Advanced Composites, Sidney, Ohio
o Operated 9 different extruders.
o Suggested and implemented many process improvements.
o Responsible for all materials and additives used on each
extruder.
o Handled troubleshooting and restarting equipment as expediently
as possible.
Production Supervisor Oct. 2010---
Feb. 2012
Advanced Composites, Sidney, Ohio
o Supervised and allocated up to 25 personnel.
o Monitored and kept detailed reports concerning all matters of
production.
o Worked closely and coordinated with shipping, quality and
maintenance.
o Increased operating ratio 3% in just 9 months.
Assistant Production Supervisor Jun.
2010---Oct. 2010
Advanced Composites, Sidney, Ohio
o Provided training and orientation for new employees.
o Prepared, supervised and inspected all machine changeovers.
o First responder and troubleshooter for extruder and equipment
problems.
Quality Control Technician Oct.
2009---Jun. 2010 HR Associates, Piqua, Ohio (Advanced Composites,
Sidney, Ohio)
o Visually inspected finished product, WIP, and raw materials.
o Used various equipment to test the physical properties and
characteristics of numerous plastic compounds.
o Determined dispensation of non-conforming product and additives.
Systems Operator Jul. 2006-
Jan. 2008 Eurand Inc. Vandalia, Ohio
o Operated solvent systems used in the production of
pharmaceuticals.
o Weighed and measured chemicals and medicines precisely, to
produce quality pharmaceutical products.
o Sampled and tested various medicinal compounds for consistency
and conformity.
Maintenance Manager Jul. 2003-
Jul. 2006 Self-Employed, Vandalia, Ohio
o Coordinated maintenance for multiple unit apartment complexes.
o Oversaw projects and construction for new and existing
complexes.
Bingo Chairman Jul. 2000-May
2009 LCM Foundation Inc. Dayton, Ohio
o Volunteer position managing 8 to 12 volunteers in a million
dollar plus non-profit fund raising bingo game.
o Handled all receivable and payable accounts as well as four
separate checking accounts.
o Did all purchasing, game set-up and balancing.
o Oversaw all maintenance and up-keep.
Lead Operator Feb. 1990-
Nov. 1997 Mitsubishi Electric, Mason, Ohio
o Managed 6 to 20 personnel in highly technical assembly and
manufacturing environment.
o Required to achieve production goals and maintain quality
standards.
o Handled precursory maintenance of equipment and tools.
o Group leader for many quality teams.
o Heavily involved in creating, implementing and maintaining
protocols and procedures to attain QS 9000 certification.
o Provided training and orientation for new employees.
Voice Intercept Operator Jan.
1986-Jan. 1990 United States Army, Wildflecken, Germany
o Held Top Secret SCI security clearance in the Military
Intelligence branch.
o Learned Russian language.
o Attained the rank of Sergeant and held many leadership positions
including; Squad Leader, Assistant Platoon Sergeant, Systems
trainer/expert and Driving Instructor.
o Implemented, maintained, trained and used multi-million dollar
electronic equipment.
o Provided valuable strategic and tactical information and input
at Battalion and Division level strategic planning meetings.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Driving Instructor Dec.
1997-Mar. 1998 AAAA International, Cincinnati, Ohio
o Provided behind the wheel driving instruction to new drivers and
adults.
o Combined necessary curriculum and new material to create an
exciting learning environment that met state standards.
o Administered classes including training, testing and evaluation
of material presented.
Electronic Sales and Support Mar. 1998-
Jul. 2003 Mr. Bingo, Dayton, Ohio
o Provided sales, service, training and distribution of up to 150
electronic bingo units.
o Maintained on-site training and support for up to 6 bingo halls
per week.
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