Continuous Improvement Engineer

Jonathan Greske

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Bolingbrook, IL 60440

708-***-**** acxxpj@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced Production/Distribution Supervisor

CAREER SUMMARY

Production/Distribution Supervisor with knowledge in improving process efficiencies and organizing truck routes. Skilled at trouble-shooting, identifying problems leading to hands on defining of solutions. Success in applying new procedures and providing cost saving initiatives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rotadyne 2014-present

Romeoville IL

Production Supervisor (July 2014-Present)

Executed management operations in a fast paced union manufacturing facility. Scheduled and improved manufacturing processes to increase efficiency.

Oversee employees in urethane and shipping/receiving departments

Implemented a nomenclature system to track the different variations of urethane compounds (over 75 compounds named)

Integrated a batch tracking to ensure quality tracking inside processes

Streamlined department processes to increase efficiency of rolls produced (2 a day to 10 plus a day)

Decreased spoilage in department from 40% to 11% by implementing preheat applications

Organized and implemented processes to increase efficiency of incoming roll throughputs (3 week lead time to half a day)

Project lead for processes on grinding CNC machine concluding with implementation of a new process, including tooling procurement

Safety coordinator responsible for weekly safety meetings, daily/weekly/monthly audits, resulting over 200 days of accident free work

Initiated 5S processes throughout plant (class certificates for 5s and Kaizen principles)

Improved interview process through better candidate screening leading to candidates being hired in a one week time frame

Optimized truck routes and coordinated shipments resulting in 10% more on time deliveries

Flinn Scientific 2013 – 2014

Batavia, IL

Repack Supervisor (February 2013-July 2014)

Performed supervisor operations for Chemical Repack Department at a steady manufacturing facility. Planned production flow and implemented continuous improvement initiatives.

Managed 15 non-union employees within the chemical repack department in different areas including repackaging, dispensing and solution making

Responsible for daily production flow of chemical orders, which included dry powders, liquids, flammables and non- hazards which has lead to an increase in production per day

Implemented new ways to repackage orders, which has lead to a 20% decrease in labor time and eliminated usage of poorer quality bottles

Stabilized efficiency rates, which has lead to less backorders increasing on time deliveries by 15%

Jonathan Greske

192 South Pinecrest Road

Bolingbrook, IL 60440

708-***-**** acxxpj@r.postjobfree.com

Responsible for inventory of 200+ chemicals of various hazards ensuring delivery to maintain production rates

Implemented new initiatives in safety, which have lead to a 10% decrease in safety incidents in both new and seasoned employees

Produce 4,000-5,000 bottles per day on average and over 700,000 bottles during a 9 month period

Implemented room cleanliness check lists to ensure proper cleaning procedures are followed based on chemical used to establish safer working conditions

Chemtool, Inc 2011 – 2013

Caterpillar, Montgomery, IL

Site Manager (October 2011-February 2013)

Performed management functions within Chemical Management Program at a continuous manufacturing union facility. Planned and implemented cost savings and continuous improvement programs.

Managed one engineer and 3 technicians within the chemical management program and interfaced with union and non-union employees at all levels to monitor, maintain and troubleshoot over 150,00 gallons of coolant, cleaner and paint pre-treatment systems throughout plant resulting in a reduction in Chemical spend of $120K

Implemented a preventative maintenance schedule for coolant sumps resulting in reclamation of over $50K per year of metalworking fluids

Implemented coolant usage and machine maintenance programs resulting in a saving of $150K/year

Completed a coolant conversion program resulting in a $150K yearly saving in coolant and labor

Implemented 5S audits of all chemical storage areas resulting in a more efficient and safer working environment

Provided quality control testing of incoming bulk deliveries ensuring that all incoming products were within specified parameters

Tracked and maintained inventory of metalworking, cleaning and paint-pretreatment chemicals resulting in on time deliver of chemicals and a reduction in the overall chemical storage footprint

Chemical Engineer (May 2011 – October 2011)

Performed engineering functions within Chemical Management Program at a continuous manufacturing union facility. Provide engineering and technical support to paint pre-treatment and conversion coating line.

Managed one chemical technician resulting in the on-time release of the line to production daily and fewer chemical additions

Assisted in implementing new pre-treatment chemistry resulting in an improvement in cleaning and conversion coating uniformity

Implemented a project to convert tube bending lubricant decreasing process time and contaminants for $5K yearly cost savings

Implemented a project to run heated pickler line at ambient temperature during steam shutdown without compromising conversion coating quality resulting in $70K cost savings

Oversaw & conducted quality assurance testing to ensure part cleanliness

Managed inventory of paint pre-treatment chemicals and cleaners

EDUCATION

BS(1 Calculus class to get degree), Biology, University of St. Francis, Joliet, Illinois, 2007

Minor in Chemistry, May 2007

Minor in History, May 2007

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