Plating, EHS, Production Manager

STEPHEN SMITH

**********@*********.*** 501-***-**** Fort Smith, AR 72916

WWW: https://linkedin.com/in/stephen-smith-27a68b6

Profile

Analytical, detail-oriented Manager in Plating, Wastewater and EHS with expertise in full spectrum of management. Collaborative team player with ownership mentality. Delivers high-quality strategic solutions for business growth.

Skills

Proficient Leadership Skills Injury Risk Management Lean Process Improvement Lean Production Techniques Inventory Optimization Startup Development

NADCAP Compliance Expertise ISO 14001 Compliance

Experience with DOT Compliance Production Management in SAP OSHA Compliance Knowledge Hazardous Materials Training 16949 Compliance Expertise Expertise in RCRA Regulations HAZWOPER Certification

Electroless Nickel Process Management Gold Production Oversight

Tin Processing Knowledge Tin Rack Management

Tin Lead Management Palladium Expertise Electroless Copper Techniques Zinc Processing Knowledge

R-to-R Nickel Handling Nickel Thermal Coating

Copper Processing Expertise Chrome Performance Optimization Silver Expertise

Safety Hazard Recognition PPE Compliance Expertise

Regulatory Compliance Inspections Risk Management Assessments Statistical Analysis

Root Cause Investigation Occupational Safety Practices Regulatory Compliance Facilitation Chemical Safety Management Subcontractor Coordination

Risk Mitigation Strategies Data Validation Expertise Document Management Workflow Enhancement Lean Methodology Expertise Safety Program Development

Environmental Sustainability Practices Safety Program Development Occupational Health Management Environmental Waste Coordination Accurate Recordkeeping

Experience

SPFAmerica Fort Smith, AR Plating/EHS Manager 07/2023 - 09/2024

Troubleshooting Bright Tin, Nickel, Matte Tin and Tin/Lead lines to bring back to modern day standards along with the wastewater system Updated the Environmental Management Systems to be following State and Federal Regulations

Enhanced Safety Management Systems through monthly audits and corrective actions, including upgrades to the forklift and lockout/tagout programs

Xerion Battery Technologies Kettering, OH

Working with a startup battery manufacturer to develop an innovative way to make safer battery technologies

Plating/EHS Manager

06/2022 - 07/2023

Virginia Panel Corporation Waynesboro, VA

Metal Finishing, EHS & Safety Manager

09/2018 - 06/2022

Plating Electroless Nickel, Passivation, Chromating (Clear & Gold), Type 2 Anodizing (Clear & Black)

Select gold plating for precision pins, gold barrel plating and wastewater Responsible for all environmental and safety of the facility

Upgrading the plating shop to the 21st century with new software and computer hardware, new rectifiers, and new barrels for the gold line Updated the Environmental Management Systems to be following State and Federal Regulations

Enhanced the Safety Management System by doing monthly audit review meetings, audits and corrective actions

Lockout/tagout and JSA program upgrades Achieved and maintained SHARPS certification

United Record Pressing Nashville, TN

Plating Manager

04/2018 - 09/2018

Electroforming for the vinyl record industry

Made silvered lacquers to make masters/mothers and reintroduced this process back at this plating facility resulting in a $600k/year savings in stopping outside services

Worked on moving a 60-year-old facility to a new building Responsible for all the chemistry, majority of the maintenance

With the company wanting to be up to date in ISO writing procedures, trained all new personnel in the procedures as if we were ISO certified

SRG Global Ripley, TN Plating Process Specialist 12/2016 - 03/2018

Improved a 40-year-old automotive plating operation, focusing on reducing scrap and enhancing process efficiency

All American Threaded Products Indianapolis, IN

Plating Technical Manager

11/2015 - 12/2016

Project Manager who Managed projects to modernize 30-year-old plating machines and waste treatment systems, increasing efficiencies by 30%

Plating, Wastewater & EHS Consultant Hired to fix Plating, Wastewater, Environmental and Safety problems

Assist in NADCAP audits at various aerospace plating facilities

Audited various facilities to suggest upgrades to their Plating, Wastewater, Environmental and Safety programs

Education

Hard Knocks Academy

Master's degree in Life Experience, Power of Persuasion, Observation of the General Public

The School of Hard Knocks or University of Hard Knocks is an idiomatic phrase meaning the (sometimes painful) education one gets from life's usually negative experiences, often contrasted with formal education. The term is frequently misattributed to George Ade but was actually coined by Elbert Hubbard in a piece he wrote on himself for Cosmopolitan in 1902. It is a phrase which is most typically used by a person to claim a level of wisdom imparted by life experience which should be considered at least equal in merit to academic knowledge. It is a response that may be given when one is asked about his or her education, particularly if they do not have an extensive formal education but rather life experiences that should be valued instead. It may also be used facetiously, to suggest that formal education is not of practical value compared with “street” experience.

University of Life

Master's degree in Street Smarts 101

Activities and Societies: I am a fully rounded human being with a master's degree from the University of Life, a diploma

from the School of Hard Knocks. An unestablished yet active education system located worldwide with only one class: Street Smarts 101 in which you learn from your environment & the costly mistakes you make. I am the Valedictorian of my life. I am grateful for my life, family, friends, and live in the USA to be free to be me

Web

https://linkedin.com/in/stephen-smith-27a68b6

Plating Experience

Electroless Nickel (POP & Hoist) Gold (Barrel POP & R-to-R)

Tin (R-to-R) Tin (Rack)

Tin – Lead (R-to-R) Palladium (R-to-R)

Electroless Copper (POP & Hoist) Zinc (Barrel & Hoist)

Nickel (Hoist, POP Barrel & R-to-R) Nickel Thermal Spray

Copper Chrome POP Silver

Certifications

RCRA HAZWOPER DOT HAZMAT

Languages

English:

Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

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