Jerry Hiott
Arcade, GA *****
**********@*****.***
Energetic professional with 20+ years in the field, who adapts to new technologies and procedures with ease. Has gained ample experience spearheading projects in the field with comprehensive experience collaborating with senior members of management. Extremely adept at analyzing and identifying inefficiencies to rectify overall production and procedures. Work Experience
Maintenance Manager
Schutz Container Systems - Winder, GA
January 2022 to Present
• Oversee 12 skilled techs across 5 shifts in a 24/7 state of art blow molding manufacturing
• Manage Capitol Expenditures project at different stages concurrently
• Provide continuous support across facility to increase efficiency for food safe plastic manufacturing processes
• Ensure that teammates are using structured problem solving methods to resolve issues
• Utilize predictive/preventative techniques to ensure equipment reliability.
• SAP for asset management and part inventory
Maintenance Supervisor
American Synthetic Fiber - Pendergrass, GA
November 2020 to December 2021
• Oversee 8 skilled techs over 5 shifts in a 24/7 operation
• Provided continuous support to increase efficiency for plastic extrusion processes
• Ensure that Teams are using structured problem solving methods to resolve issues
• Utilizing predictive technologies and other predictive/preventative techniques to ensure equipment reliability.
• Implement various Asset Maintenance strategies(RCM, TPM) and technologies (CMMS) designed to achieve maximum asset performance
• Creating an efficient, effective, and dependable set of processes for the elimination of waste in all areas of the company
Lean Leader/Asset Reliability Technician
Dayton Superior
September 2011 to March 2020
• Provided continuous support to increase efficiency.
• Ensure that Teams are using structured problem solving methods to resolve issues, examples of the tools include: 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone diagrams, 6 Sigma techniques,
• technical support for all maintenance personnel with emphasis on improving equipment reliability, ensuring quality repairs are being performed, reducing maintenance costs.
• Identified problem areas, lead investigation of the root causes of downtime and promote elimination of reliability issues.
• Work with the Lean Leadership, other Corporate Lean managers and Corporate Training Department to develop and direct the training of Lean Leaders
• Implement and track Lean Six Sigma metrics that provide data for process management and indicators for future improvement opportunities
• Leads and / or facilitates process improvement work teams, problem solving events
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to Lean Leadership, Corporate Department Managers and site management on pending and completed projects
Inventory Manager
Genco Distribution - Tooele, UT
March 2009 to September 2011
• Maintaining optimal stock levels to ensure timely availability of products
• Using electronic inventory tracking to scan stock and reconcile inventory.
• Creating and maintaining spreadsheets to report and analyze data
• Perform work place audits and streamlining processes within areas of responsibility Production Lead/ Central Health & Safety Coordinator GENCO Distribution - Pendergrass, GA
June 2006 to March 2009
• Lead and enhance Safety culture
• Attend and monitor daily Gemba walks, make sure Gemba walk and improvement / corrective actions is effective
• effectively lead, coach and develop a large work team to accomplish operational objectives.
• develop new procedures and processes to improve production accuracy.
• competently utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC and related process improvement techniques to ensure the most cost-effective manufacturing process.
• interpret and develop reports including standard operating procedures. Education
Machine Guarding, System Technology
Georgia Tech Research Institute
2011
High school diploma or GED
Skills
• Lean
• Lean Manufacturing
• SAP
• Maintenance management
• Supervising experience
Certifications and Licenses
OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER
Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training CPR Certification
Forklift Certification
Lean Six Sigma Certification
EPA Certification
OSHA 30