Jesse W. Pekinpaugh

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Leopold, Indiana 47551

812-***-****

Profile

I am an established leader with experience in different, high volume manufacturing settings. I have a proven work ethic and understanding that has resulted in increased responsibility. I am results driven in all my production and maintenance roles. I always have, and will continue, to adapt quickly to new processes and additional responsibilities.

Experience

Production Superintendent / Site Manager

Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc. - New Amsterdam Quarry / Abydel Quarry

Mauckport, Indiana / West Baden Springs, Indiana

November 2006 to Current.

Lead all aspects of Production, Maintenance, Safety and Quality of the site

Coordinate product loading and shipping

Hiring and training of employees and supervisors

Establish KPIs for all departments

Authorize purchases and monitor costs/ budget

Develop long term production plans based on sales forecasts

Ensure federal and state regulation compliance (MSHA, IDEM, ATF, and USCG)

Continually track/ maintain/ improve efficiency

Maintain timecards /set schedules for Production and Maintenance

Capital Project Management and Implementation

Process Engineer - Extrusion

Daramic, LLC.

Corydon, Indiana

October 2005 to November 2006

Responsible for extrusion lines and their corresponding mixing towers

Coordinate product changes to align with sales demand

Design / Implement process improvements

Create mix designs for different products

Manufacturing Engineer

Johnson Controls Inc.

Shelbyville, Kentucky

October 2004 to October 2005

Lead multiple engineering projects

Plant flow / Layout improvements

New assembly fixture design / Procurement for future model year launches

Capital Project Management / Implementation

Six Sigma and Ergonomics Project Leader

Maintenance Supervisor

Johnson Controls Inc.

Shelbyville, Kentucky

November 2002 to October 2004

Support Production in a JIT environment

Supervise maintenance technicians

Troubleshoot assembly fixtures

Project Management and Execution

Design / fabricate material handling solutions

Implement engineering changes

PLC programming of assembly fixtures and sequencing conveyors

Safety team member

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering - 2003

University of Louisville – Speed Scientific School

Louisville, Kentucky

Honors Diploma - 1997

Perry Central High School

Leopold, Indiana

Skills / Strengths

Strong Leadership Skills

Automotive Backgroud

Production Supervision

Preventative/Predictive Maintenance

Multiple Department Management (currently 50+ employees)

Extensive Project Management Experience

Microsoft Office Proficient

Wastewater Operator A-SO Certificate

Grade DSS Water Distribution System Operator Certificate

Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma (Green belt) Experience

Participate/Lead Cross-Department Teams

AutoCAD Proficient

Union and Non-Union Environment Experience

References available upon request

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