Kenneth M. Keech, Jr.

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Winterville, NC 28590

252-***-****

acxsbp@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Seeking a challenging career with a progressive organization which will utilize

my skills and experience in quality control, production management or related field.

Experience:

Production Team Leader at Asmo – Greenville, NC

August, 2015 – July 2016

Supervised 15-40 assembly team members

Supported internal customer schedule

Tracked key department metrics

Participated in Kaizen events

Production Manager at Syfan Manufacturing – Everetts, NC

May, 2014 – August, 2015

Managed extrusion process for food-grade plastic

Coordinated personnel shift structure and training with both full-time and temporary employees

Tracked key metrics such as scrap and efficiency

CNC Machinist at Weir SPM – Washington, NC

March, 2012 – March, 2013 (business closed)

Set up and processed precision components on various CNC machines

Quality Inspector at Flanders Filters – Washington, NC

June, 2011 – January, 2012 (downsizing/layoff)

Performed incoming quality inspection on components used in nuclear filter manufacturing

Used gauges, calipers and technical standards to confirm specifications

Completed quality documentation for governmental filings

Production Supervisor at Chatsworth Products – New Bern, NC

May, 2009 – May, 2010

Coordinated and assigned tasks for 25 department employees on a daily basis

Directed department employees in process flow, line efficiency and work cell organization

Developed daily production schedule and tracked progress against the schedule

Production Supervisor at Stanadyne Corporation – Washington, NC

2005 – 2009

Coordinated and assigned tasks for up to 50 department employees on a daily basis

Established production rates and helped develop performance targets for department cells

Assisted in the development and launch of new product lines

Trained employees on company policies

Utilized lean manufacturing principles and 5S logic to streamline

Worked closely with other factory departments such as engineering, quality, materials,

maintenance and human resources

Production Supervisor at Metaldyne (formerly Simpson Industries) – Greenville, NC

1998 - 2005

Coordinated and assigned tasks for 25-35 department employees on a daily basis

Maintained attendance/performance records and handled disciplinary actions.

QC Technician and CNC Operator at Simpson Industries – Greenville, NC

1989 – 1998

Quality Control Technician from 1995-1998 in charge of all gauge calibration

CNC Operator from 1989-1995; ran several types of machinery including lathes, milling centers,

drill presses and multi-turret/multi-head indexing machines.

U.S. Army National Guard

1981 – 1987 (honorable discharge)

Education/Training:

Beaufort County Community College 1984-1985:

Machinist and Blueprint Reading

Statistical Process Control

Professional Certificates:

Ergonomics for Supervisors and Engineers

Leadership Training and Performance Management

ISO/TS-16949 Internal Quality Auditor

Root Cause Analysis

5S

LSS (Lean Six Sigma)

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