Jeff Breedlove
Red Oak, Iowa
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Experience:
NSK Americas Clarinda, Iowa
Machine Operator June 2012 to Present
Responsible for the operation of multiple grind machines.
Maintain quality and productions standards.
GROWMARK Inc.
Night Shift Lead Production Operator Council Bluffs, Iowa
June, 2010 to June 2012
Responsible for the daily operations of the production personnel.
Assign production from production schedule.
Responsible for plant security and lock up after night shift.
Ensure product quality.
East Star Drop Auction/East Star Accessible Systems
Office Manager Red Oak, Iowa
May, 2008 to February, 2010
Internet auction and second hand store with Federal Firearms License plus home modifications contractor for Medicaid customers.
Setting organizations compensation rates and standards of operations.
Customer service in a retail setting.
Merchandise research and pricing strategies.
Research and adherence of operation standards of eBay and craigslist.com.
From April 2006 to May 2008 Attended Southwestern Community College through the TAA of NAFTA.
Romech/Douglas and Lomason
First Line Production Supervisor (Lead Hand) Red Oak, Iowa
June, 1994 to April, 2006
Maintained Overall Equipment Effectiveness over 85% (industry standard), and plant standards of housekeeping.
Researched, compiled, and prepared reports, manuals, correspondence, and other information required by management utilizing Microsoft office, Lotus Notes, Trans4m, and Bi-query.
Executed daily operations of two departments with a total of twenty personnel.
Rotated personnel as required for daily production and assisted other supervisors as needed with manning. Cross trained associates as often as possible to fully utilize each and maintain a constant work flow.
Provided training and guidance to maintain a safe work environment using personal protective equipment and housekeeping. Both departments had zero loss time accidents for over two years.
Participated in the work of subordinates in order to facilitate productivity and to overcome difficult aspects of work.
Assured compliance with corporate policies, state and local laws and regulations and ISO 9000 and 14001 certifications.
Helped developed and updated procedures, policies, and standards.
Reviewed Materials Required for Production (MRP) daily and adjusted inventories as needed.
Helped associates and participated in plants Continuous Improvement program and made suggestions to upper management and engineering for improvements for production including ergonomic issues.
Conducted spot training for operators to introduce new work procedures and quality checks.
Maintained departments’ supplies of safety equipment and tools.
Conducted accident investigations and worked with ergonomics team in order to improve working conditions.
Assisted in the plants change to six sigma and lean production efforts by participating in Kai Zen workshops and coordinating the implementation of lean manufacturing.
Maintained records pertaining to inventory, personnel, orders, supplies, and machine maintenance.
Conducted weekly toolbox meetings for general plant communications.
Certified as forklift driver, MIG welder, plant was certified ISO 9000 and ISO 14001.
Rainbow Café
Bartender Red Oak, IA
May, 1991 to June, 1994
Customer service and cash handling responsibilities.
Required diligence to ensure patron safety and welfare.
United States Navy
Storekeeper Various Duty Stations
May, 1987 to May, 1991
All aspects of the military supply system.
Small purchasing course to improve budget efficiencies.
Supervised Open Purchases and Non-standard Requisition for USS Coral Sea.
Wrote a training pamphlet for USS Coral Sea pertaining to non-standard requisitions and open purchases.
Stored supplies and equipment in storerooms. Specifically on USS Theodore Roosevelt raising three storeroom efficiencies from 84% to 98%.
Trained and supervised eight people for the Inventory and Location Audit process team and achieved significant improvements in storeroom productivity for the USS Theodore Roosevelt.
Fire team, Quebec team, and ships self-defense force.
Education:
Southwestern Community College Red Oak, Iowa
A. S. in Business Administration w/Management Emphasis April, 2006 to May, 2008
Special recognition as an outstanding student.
Significant courses included: Small business management, Quantitative approaches to decision making.
Maintained a 3.8 grade point average and graduated Phi Theta Kappa.
Additional general adult education courses in purchasing and Six-Sigma.
Red Oak Community High School Red Oak, Iowa
Diploma
Significant courses included: math and sciences.
Military:
Awarded Sea Service Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Battle 'E' for Supply.
Awarded Kuwaiti Liberation Medal, Southwestern Asian Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and National Defense Medal.
Highlights:
Friendly - can get along well with others.
High attention to detail.
Computer literate - can quickly learn new software.
Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently.
Received Employee of the Month award for Douglas and Lomason.