Experienced professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
Lead/Supervisor
years’ experience reviewing work orders and running several different machines simultaneously in a 5S environment.
KBM Yellow / Brown Belt Trained
John Blend
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Summary
Production
Highlights
Experienced in production scheduling
Knowledgeable of quality control standards
Chemical processing expertise
Process certification
Knowledge of 5S methodology
Experience in value stream mapping
Dedication to product quality
Conditioning and quality procedure expertise
Accomplishments
Assisted Planning on Daily production schedule, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to efficiently meet scheduling demand.
Supervised first shift operations and more than 12 production and assembly line staff.
Improved production requirements from 60% to 98% On-Time order completion.
Maintained 95% -98% Quality control inspection.
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ISO Internal Auditor Certified
Welding
Lean Manufacturing
5S Manufacturing
Advanced Excel, Burnet TX 78611
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Experience
Production Lead/Supervisor
April 2004 to November 2015
ATMI Burnet, TX
Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross-functional operations. Developed and implemented data-based
solutions in a timely manner. Operated all equipment throughout manufacturing process to back-fill. Led regular
stand-up meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals. Coordinated closely with quality
control regarding products awaiting dispositions. Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment at all
times. Coordinated preventative maintenance on existing and new production equipment, including routine calibration.
Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules. Supervised production schedules, production
quality and on time delivery. Coordinated and developed new product design in collaboration with engineering staff. Lead
professional development programs for assembly and operator staff. Diligently maintained safety and quality standards by conducting regular safety audits and job safety analysis.
Implemented root cause and corrective actions to remove production constraints and improve product quality. Enforced a culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership. Improved efficiency and Completed key projects on time, on budget and with a high level of accuracy. Optimized scheduling based on deep expertise of machine capacities and equipment.
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Production lead/Supervisor
September 1999 to July 2004
ATMI Burnet, TX
Assumed Lead over Chemical Delivery Systems Assembly and production scheduling. Coordinated preventative
maintenance on existing and new production equipment, including routine calibration. Established and adjusted work
procedures to meet production schedules. Supervised production schedules, production quality and on time delivery.
Identified staffing and capital needs, collected relevant data and wrote justifications for established needs. Coordinated
and developed new product design in collaboration with engineering staff.
Welding lead
June 1994 to August 1999
ATMI Burnet, TX
Performed and led all Welding operations on Gas panels for Chemical delivery systems. Including assembly and quality
control checks. Coordinated preventative maintenance on existing and new production equipment, including routine
calibration. Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment at all times. Established and adjusted work
procedures to meet production schedules.
Manufacturing Tech
July 1990 to May 1994
ADCS Burnet, TX
Performed multiple manufacturing process's from Receiving, Shipping, Welding of Containers. Performed Distillation of various chemicals. Also performed maintenance of the facility. Sold to ATMI 1994