Technical Support Safety Coordinator
Resume:
Gene Robbins
Fuquay-Varina NC 27526
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Summary of Qualifications
Progressive experience leading production teams in high volume manufacturing settings.
Proven track record of effectively managing Union and non-Union employees.
Maintains contract agreements while focusing on company goals.
Consistently inspiring teams to work towards a common goal, including increased production, reduced cost, safety, and quality while maintaining a positive environment.
Effectively instituted process improvements and procedures that increased profitability and production. See highlights in each company
Core competencies
Production Management Team Building Champion
ISO & TS Requirements Technical Support Annual Budgets Labor/Supplies/Maintenance
GMP, Lean & 5-S Concepts Time Study Coordinator
Safety / Haz Mat Protocols Certified Forklift Trainer
National Foam Angier NC - Fire Fighting Foam Manufacturer 3/2018- Current
Production/Quality/Maintenance Manager
Over see blending materials, canning (packaging) to customer requirements, shipping and maintenance.
2021 Headed the team for ISO certification and we have been certified and re-certified since.
My past history as an EMT brought me to my next hat at National Foam as the safety coordinator.
Heading daily safety meetings with entire crew and ensuring weekly safety walk through’s.
Maintain training of all aspects of production for myself.
Continually ensure team is cross trained to prevent any lag in production should team member or members are out.
Successfully implemented multiple capital expansion (CAP X) projects
ASTEELFLASH – Morrisville NC – Contract Manufacturer 5/17- 3/2018
Production Supervisor – 70 Employees
Oversaw employees in a FDA regulated environment filling e-cig pods
Maintained production schedule for 70+ employees
Reviews and incorporated 5-S concepts to factory employees
Maintained “Magic Square” LEAN training to all factory employees
Artful Color – Apex NC- Fine Art Reproduction 2/13 to 4/17
Production Manager – 25 employees
Oversaw all steps of production
Worked with Operations Manager developed short & long term capital investment needs.
Reduced call in labor by implementing mandatory cross training.
Developed and standardized SOP’s for all departments.
Created and held daily safety & information huddles.
Highlight - Reduced non-value added product movement by adding a simple $400 conveyor. This reduced mixed orders, product damage and manual movement of product. Immediate results, annual savings $9,000.00.
Valspar – Sanford NC – Paint Applications for Caterpillar 10/10 to 2/13
Night Shift Supervisor – 35 to 50 employees
Implemented shift cross training to reduce need for call-ins and overtime
Safety coordinator
Created and updated SOP’s written and video library
Highlight – Instituted 5-S strategies – putting in place “tool boards” at multiple locations reduced time looking for tools. Assigned employees pre and post shift to ensure tools were all in place. Value - ease of shift change.
Southern Lithoplate – Youngsville NC – Printing Plates 07/09 to 10/10
Night Shift Supervisor – 30 employees
Maintained production standards on three plate lines
Responsible for plant & personnel safety. Safety coordinator.
Hands on trainer for all new employees
Nightly reports for all equipment and personnel issues.
Highlight – By showing individuals the importance of their individual jobs and the impact each step had on the next step we built an atmosphere where people enjoyed helping each other. Value - a very strong team.
Fosta-Tek Optics Inc. – Leominster Ma.- Optical Plastics 05/96 to 09/08
Production Manager of Coating and Finishing Systems
Maintained three departments 75 + manufacturing employees within a Union environment, coordinating and integrating production runs to best utilize equipment, time and staff. Accountable for annual budgets. Planned and executed short- and long-range improvement projects to meet corporate objectives. Managed by hands on example, producing quality workmanship, exceptional customer service, and effective waste reduction.
Liaison with union and upper management to resolve grievances and floor issues.
Responsible for interviewing, hiring, coaching, promoting and progressive discipline.
Promoted a safe and clean work environment, adhering to quality guidelines.
Ensured all proper maintenance (PMs) were on schedule, reducing downtime.
Managed department Capital improvements while maintaining regular production.
Delivered safety-oriented training programs.
Ensured departmental and individual compliance with national, state, and local regulations, including OSHA guidelines.
Recognized as an extremely flexible and adaptable team player with the ability to support three shifts and work extensive hours to meet company needs.
Highlight – Customer requested a price per unit cost reduction. After personally working the line and throwing away the idea “that’s how we always did it” and getting Union buy in I combined two work stations reducing product cost by 4%. Annual savings of $100,000.
Barr Associates, Westford Ma.- Optical Filters 01/83 to 05/96
Optical Filter Design Engineer (04/92-06/96) Served as a design engineer working directly with customers to understand optical needs, then quoted, designed and executed production plan to meet needs.
Conventional Coating Manager (02/89-04/92) Managed and maintained two coating shifts with ten vacuum systems each.
Optical Coating Technician (01/83- 02/89) Technician responsible for vacuum deposition and product verification
Education
A.S. Business Administration, Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner Ma 1992
Relative
Government Security Clearance 1989-1996
State Certified Emergency Medical Technician 1988- 2006
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Ship Works – Order and shipping system
Made 2 Manage – Inventory tracking, BOM’s, Routers
Film Star (Thin Film Design)
Kronos (time management system)
Courses
* Total Quality Management * How to Manage People * ISO Start to Finish
*Dealing with Difficult Employees * Statistical Process Control * Confined Space Protocols
* Lean & Kaizen Philosophies * Time Management
* Automotive ISO/TS Requirements * Current Haz Whoper – 8hr
* Lock Out/ Tag Out * Clean Room Operations
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