R. STEVE
HOUSTON
** *** *** *****, ************, VA 24078 276-***-**** ******.*******@*****.***
Achievement driven, results-oriented with a proven record of achieving world-class performance through lean maintenance manufacturing principles and practices. Experienced in a variety of industries including manufacturing, distribution, and packaging. Recognized for improving operational effectiveness through the use of teamwork and mechanical aptitude and experience in installation, renovation and removal of all types of industrial equipment, including conveyor systems and metal fabrication. Skill sets include lean manufacturing and 5S.
Professional Experience
Mohawk Flooring Inc., Jan 2018 to present
Successful Maintenance Technician
Certified Forklift Operator
CPR Certified
Miller Coors, 2001 to present
Accomplished mechanic with proven ability to improve operational performance and provide customer focus. Focused on driving manufacturing excellence, building alliances, managing change and implementing initiatives that support organizational success.
Implemented and supported world-class manufacturing techniques including Lean principles, 5S, TPM, standard work systems/visual aids to accommodate an ethnic diverse workforce.
Experienced no safety issues during this tenure
Attained corporate objectives despite a challenging environment and rising material costs through innovation and continuous improvement methods
Utilized Lean Manufacturing concepts, 5S and consolidated operations that generated additional manufacturing and distribution space.
Worked with planners on projects and improvements that resulted in improved safety, quality, and productivity
Helped to implement “5S” in order to create manufacturing disciplines that improved safety, quality and productivity
Improved work order completion rate for production cells in order to maximize labor efficiency and reduce material cost.
Reynolds & Easley Manufacturing Company, Specialist,
2000 to 2001
Built and installed conveyer systems to support industrial machinery. Supported these operational initiatives with metal fabrication.
Built custom conveyors for special manufacturing purposes
Solved problems and created plan of action for machine efficiencies
Tultex, Maintenance Specialist, 1987 to 1999
Supported plant facilities while also installing, renovating and removing or replacing major equipment for all departments.
Helped to start and implement the managing of Kan ban inventory systems for supply cage for immediate supplies to departments
Removed and replaced dye jets while ensuring manufacturing didn’t have downtime.
Reduced work order completion time by utilizing 5S principles on crash carts used during downtime calls.
Education
Certifications include:
MIG and Stick welding
Metal fabrication
Pipe fitting
Blueprints
Lathe and milling
Forklift operations
TPM
5S
Carpentry
Autonomous maintenance
Run time PM
TPC maintenance
Graduated Martinsville High School 1983