Jesse W. Pekinpaugh
Leopold, Indiana 47551
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