Keith D. Gore

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Detroit, MI ***28

adc8v0@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To secure a plant management position with a dynamic manufacturing company, that will fully utilize my experience and developed skills and will offer an opportunity for growth based on my performance

EDUCATION & TRAINING

●Eastern Michigan University, Manufacturing Technology, 1999-2000

●University of Michigan, College of Engineering, 1983-1985

●Ypsilanti High School, Honors Graduate, 1979-1983

●Naval Nuclear Power Program and other highly specialized mechanical, electrical and chemical courses

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Quality Assurance/Submarine Safety Inspector, Ship's Fire Marshal, Engineroom Supervisor, Submarines

MILITARY HISTORY

United States Navy July 1986-January 1992

Nuclear Trained Mechanical Technician and Power Plant Supervisor

Primary duties: Supervise, operate,troubleshoot and perform maintenance throughout a Naval Nuclear powered submarine. Equipment knowledge covers steam generators/boilers, chilled water systems, condensers, turbine generators, refrigeration and air conditioning systems, nuclear instrumentations and controls, distilling/waste water plants, air compressors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, measuring devices/gauges, and various pumps and valves.

Secondary Duties: Assistant Quality Assurance/Controlled Material Officer

This included writing, reviewing and revising controlled work procedures, as they pertain to nuclear power and submarine safety.This also included, inspecting work and materials to ensure strict procedural compliance.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Shift Supervisor C. F. Burger Creamery Detroit, MI 2017-Present

●Take full responsibility of the shift in terms of management of staff, management of production and quality targets and to ensure smooth running of the production processes. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager.

●Ensure complete clean up and sterilization of production equipment.

●Manage, develop and motivate direct reporting staff. This includes Production staff, Laboratory quality staff and Maintenance staff.

●Ensure all health and safety rules/regulations set by the Michigan Department of Health and Safety are met.

●Continually monitor the plant for any violations set by MIOSHA.

●Problem solving and troubleshooting skills are used to ensure that team members can identify the root causes and take fast effective action to resolve problems.

●Provide training to meet current and future needs.

●Assign work as needed to ensure daily goals are met.

●Maintain good housekeeping and safe working practices.

●Knowledge of pasteurization and homogenization processes.

●Knowledge of regulations set by the Department of Agriculture.

●Make time sensitive decisions while maintaining company policies and procedures.

●Maintain and close out inventory daily.

●Maintain positive morale amongst staff.

Production Supervisor PVS Nolwood Chemicals Detroit,MI 2002-2016

●Produce and package chemicals that meet strict customer specifications and application requirements.

●Receiving and offloading raw materials from tankers and railcars.

●Continuous process monitoring to ensure proper OSHA and HAZMAT requirements are met.

●Training and monitoring the progress of new employees.

●Provide verbal and written feedback to the Plant Operations Manager.

●Automated and manual mixing operations and repackaging of raw materials.

●Thorough understanding of the GHS and DOT requirements in regards to proper labeling of material.

●Certified in forklift and trackmobile operations.

●Completing proper paperwork to ensure accurate inventory controls.

●Testing chemicals to ensure strict compliance to customer specifications.

●Assist in overseeing planned and corrective plant maintenance.

●Maintain positive work relations between management, operations and maintenance personnel.

●Observe and comply with strict PPE requirements.

●HAZWOPER and CPR certified.

●Certified in ISO 9000 as an internal auditor.

●Continuously review and revise work procedures throughout the plant to ensure they meet both safety and quality statements of the company.

CNC/EDM Technician Lane Punch Company Canton,MI 1999-2000

●Perform functions necessary for the production of Lane Punch tools.

●Operate Hardinge lathes, EDM wire machines and OD grinders.

●Perform tool changes and set-ups.

●Editing programs

●Use various precision instruments and measuring devices.

●Maintain clean, safe working environment.

CNC Operator Ann Arbor Machine Company Ann Arbor, MI 1998-1999

●Perform functions necessary to supply parts used throughout the Automotive industry.

●Operate Mori Seiki and Okuma lathes/milling centers.

●Perform tool changes.

●Use of various precision instruments and measuring devices.

●Interpreting blueprints to ensure compliance within strict specifications.

Plant Supervisor PolyKlean Inc. Charleston, SC 1995-1998

●Perform supervisory functions necessary to successfully operate a plastic recycling plant.

●Supervise hourly workers to ensure goals were met for the production of recycled plastic.

●Supervise the maintenance employees to ensure plant facilities and plant equipment

●Supervise and assist Shipping/Receiving department to ensure constant supply of raw product in order to fill work orders.

●Knowledge of plant equipment which includes industrial washers/dryers, commercial boilers, grinders, evaporators, conveyor belt operation, forklift operation and maintenance.

●Employee training and development.

●Implement safe and efficient work procedures.

●Continuously monitor equipment and employees for safe operation, that they meet State OSHA requirements.

●Monitor and assist the quality control system to ensure all product meets the requirements of the customer.

●Assist in cost analysis and budgeting.

●Maintain high morale amongst employees.

●Receive feedback from Shift Supervisors to ensure smooth turn over amongst the shifts.

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Access

AWARDS

Navy Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Navy Letter of Commendation

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