Meredith E. Turner Sr.
**** ****** ***** ** **********, AL 335810 *****************@*****.*** 256-***-****
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Pragmatic and focused individual recognized for making seemingly impossible situations work.
Productive and efficient work habits as a team lead, team member, or independently, without supervision.
Proven success in creating an environment in which morale and motivation thrives.
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
Expertise in resolving escalated customer service issues.
Motivated by excellence and possess high energy and extraordinary presentation skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office System
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LG Solar, 201 James Record Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35824 March 2020 –Present
Tabbing Technician Lead – Module
Serve as an Tabbing Technician Lead in a start-up plant environment for LG Solar Panels, operating in a 5-Sigma environment. Serve as an advisor to upper management on the evaluation of the effectiveness of operations. Responsible for planning the work to be done, set priorities, schedule work assignments; ensuring all aspects of safety, quality, productivity and cost reduction are achieved; Accountability of training and coaching team members as the foundation for continuous process improvement; mentoring and coaching individuals on a continuous basis, fostering individual/team development. Perform and maintain final detailed visual inspection, for appearance, functional capabilities, validation and audit of products and processes, as required, per specifications. Ensure safety systems designed to protect the Quality Inspectors are functional and are being used, at all times. Possess a thorough understanding of customer expectations and coordinate the internal effort to meet those expectations. Review control plans, inspection and gage instructions, as well as other assigned quality plan documentation. Apply quality assurance & quality control knowledge into manufacturing processes. Identify quality issues and drive corrective actions to resolve them. Monitor the implementation of quality control procedures within the manufacturing plant. Prepare tooling and equipment for daily production. Assist in quality improvement efforts, in designated areas, with an ultimate goal of improving zero defects performance. Implement root cause analysis and provide recommendations for corrective action(s). Utilize LG Solar production methods and establish quality related controls to track and measure critical processes within the plant. Responsible for fully understanding operation procedures, environment, health and safety (EHS) regulations and quality control procedures, with respect to defined operation jobs of units in process. Ensure the smooth and safe production of committed units in the production line, along with strict follow-up of operation procedures, production instructions and EHS regulations, in the allotted time. Utilize the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to track and document the transformation of raw materials to finished goods. Serve as a Professional Loss Control (PLC) agent, ensuring all details are followed according to the LG Quality Management Program (LG QMP), in an effort to mitigate risk. Apply knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control costs, and other techniques to maximize the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods. Ensure a clear and comprehensive handover to the next shift, regarding defined units for production status, loading and unloading, quality, and troubleshooting and EHS issues. Ensure safety practices are constantly adhered to and implemented. Perform all other tasks, duties, and assignments commensurate with company standards in a timely, accurate, professional manner.
Cherkoee Nation, 351 SW Electronics Blvd 11/2019-2/2020
Leed Corporation
Material Expeditor
Served as a member of a multi-functional and/or technical team as a Materials Expeditor at one of the largest government suppliers, commercial, government and military office supplies including furniture, appliances, computers and printers; etc. on Redstone Arsenal and other parts of the United States. Worked in a warehouse environment and applied Quality Assurance & Quality Control knowledge into the processes. Prepared and operated various forklifts or machinery as needed to move and manage the products/ goods through the stop and check point. Cleaned and performed maintenance on the equipment to ensure proper operation during each shift. Utilized continuous improvement tools to drive operational improvements and engagement through strong communication and clear direction. Provided reports on actual performance, against performance and quality standards, as defined in service level metrics, identifying potential performance improvement, cost-reduction, and cost-avoidance opportunities. Ensured process improvement initiatives were implemented on-time, within budget, and with desired results. Performed other tasks, duties, and assignments as needed or required.
Norris Cylinder, Onin 11/2018– Dec 2018
CNC Machinist
Inspected, operated and set up CNC Machine both large and small Mazak large and small Okuma to run parts to spec and blueprint. Ensured all parts were correctly placed and in excellent working conditions. Performed dimensional checks by specs of blueprint. Provided and maintained track and trending reports for performance improvement. Consistently communicated with the client regarding continuous performance improvement development and implementation. Checked parts using calipers, OD micrometers, depth micrometers and look at ID for quality assurance. Keeping all areas of work in 5s standards.
Benchmark Electronics NW, Huntsville, Alabama 35805 6/2017-9/2018
Logistics / Shipping and Receiving / Stock Room Clerk
Responsible for locating and distributing to specified production areas, manually or with the use of a variety of hand trucks, forklifts, and or carts. Recording and maintaining perpetual inventory of quantity and type of material, and parts received, stocked and distributed both by requisition or computer. Perform daily cycle counts of government consigned parts to keep inventory integrity and correctmess.
Toyota / Coast Personnel, Huntsville, Alabama 35801 4/2015- 3/2017
Material Handler
Support the production lines by delivering parts needed for production consumption. Keeping all parts accounted for and in order of needs.
Available Plastics, Huntsville, AL 35811 11/2009-03/2015
Shipping and Receiving Specialist
Monthly keeping of inventory while maintaining cycle counts on a weekly basis. Unloading flatbeds. Checking the quality and accuracy of Fed Ex and UPS deliveries. Checking for any damaged products both incoming and outgoing. Stocking of the warehouse with finished goods. Preparing orders for shipping finished products.
Target Super Center, Huntsville, AL 35802 9/2001-3/2003
Team Lead / Replenishment Specialist/ Backroom Captain
Setup and organized a plan for the replenishment team of 30-40 team members to replenish store overnight, scan overflow into designated areas in backroom, logged into BOL to receive shipments.
Using RA scanners to scan incoming product. Kept attendance, and forecast for daily operations. Consultations and disciplinary actions of team members.
Parker Hannifin INC, Huntsville, AL 10/1993-09/2001
CNC Machine Operator / Machinist 03/2003-10/2005
Operated and setup of Okuma for first operation and The HAAS for second operation. Ensuring all adjustments made to keep parts in tolerance per blueprint. Checking parts using calipers, OD micrometers, depth micrometers and look at ID. While using 5s to ensure all areas and machines were
kept in optimal and safe working conditions.
EDUCATION
J. O. Johnson High School 1986
Huntsville, AL
Colorado Technical University Online- Colorado Springs, CO
Major of Study- CIS
References available upon request