WILLIAM HAMILTON
Clemmons, NC ***** 336-***-**** *******************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/william-hamilton-650b01170 SUMMARY
A dedicated and motivated man that is approachable with excellent organizational and communication skills. One can be sure that all details provided here are just a fragment of the inspiration and employee engagement that is offered that will boost morale and teamwork in any working environment. SKILLS
Production scheduling and coordination
Knowledge of quality control standards
Strategic thinker
Safety oriented
Self-motivated
Dedication to product quality
Compliance with GMPs and OSHA regulations
Process certification
Compensation/benefits administration
Staff development
Supervision & training
Sound judgment
EXPERIENCES
GKN-Driveline Automation Division, Mebane, NC 07/2023 to Present Line Manager/Value Stream Leader- Materials and Logistics Shipping and Materials Manager of the leading automotive driveline technology and systems engineering Job Responsibilities:
Scheduling, delegating, maintaining 30+ employees with cross training, workshops and 1-on-1 opportunities across 3 shifts
Responsible for the team contribution of raw material delivery between departments; i.e. production, manufacturing cells and departments to then taking the finished products away for storage shipping
Prioritizing and maintaining production and task planning based on company's needs on day-to-day basis
Upholding OSHA and GMP standards to the utmost importance
Assisting HR related disputes including but not limited to payroll, disciplinary actions for corrective measures and moral conduct using an effective problem-solving mindset
Inventory control and compliance throughout shifts through investigations and counts as part of material team
Lift maintenance and scanning badges through Yale vision program as well as forklift and tugger responsibility
Using KPI process, monitoring Material Handling compliance with transactions to the cells and sub- assembly lines
ZND US, Wholesale Building Materials, Statesville, NC 06/2022 to 2/2023 Logistics Supervisor
Production and supplier of state-of-the-art temporary fencing solutions and pedestrian barriers Job Responsibilities:
Occasionally assists with HR duties that include payroll, employee training and well being, records retention, interviewing for manufacturing and personal shift team
Effectively delegating and coordinating multiple employees at any given time
MS Office Suite proficiency (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook, Teams etc)
Prioritizing production and task planning based on company's needs on day-to-day basis
Effectively mitigating risks that could arise and executing the proper course of action to ensure quality, integrity and efficiency using excellent problem solving and leadership skills
Certified to operate forklifts and other company-issued vehicles
Ability to adapt to and in various weather elements and situations
Providing innovative approaches and encouraging positive changes for the company to ensure excellent ergonomics, cost efficiency and maintaining a comprehensive and sound company all while upholding and complying with OSHA safety measures and GMP
Janitorial and housekeeping duties exceed expectations Corning INC, Winston-Salem, NC 06/2021 to 06/2022
Manufacturing Associate – MX Buffering Operator
Creating and providing quality state-of-the-art fiber optic cables for telecommunications. Job Responsibilities:
Manufacturing quality tubes to customer specifications using state of the art technology
Utilizing innovative approaches to better production and overall plan conditions
Understanding the process in which a proper buffering tube is created
Reporting and upholding potential threats and hazards on production floor using the 5S system
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software for documentation (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and even Outlook for e-mailing purposes)
Using various scanners to help load and complete orders and organize various materials
Ensuring that the proper material to run for each order is accounted for and accurate as to avoid costly rejects
Keeping the integrity and proprietary information of Corning within company and not through outside sources
Collaborating closely with team (team leads, supervisors and other operators) to ensure orders and workflow is smooth and problems are minimal
Janitorial and housekeeping duties are above adequacy and inspected daily for cleanliness
Attended plant meetings to keep up to date on goals, production and quality issues Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, Winston-Salem, NC 11/2019 to 07/2021 Continuous Improvement Lead
Support continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing for logistics department (distribution center). Includes CI card metrics, standard work audits, support of RCCA process and completing reports used for information tracking.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Business Management studies certificate, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Yellow Belt Certification, Progress Rail (A Caterpillar Company) Business Administration studies, Davidson County Community College, Lexington, NC Manufacturing Management Certificate: Business, Rockhurst University, Charlotte, NC
"How to Successfully Make the Transition to Supervisor" Certificate: Time Management, Davidson County Community College, Lexington, NC Workplace Diversity Certificate Traliant
Managing Bias Certificate, Everfi, Seattle Washington Accounting / Economics, Miller – Motte Business College, Winston-Salem, NC ACTIVITIES AND HONOR
Board of Directors (2006-2008), “Communities in School,” Davidson County, NC