Safety-focused Operations Supervisor with 20+ Years Manufacturing

Chad L. Hill

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Professional Summary

Safety-focused and results-driven Operations Supervisor with over 20 years of progressive manufacturing experience and a proven record of leadership at Kottler Metal Products. Skilled in production supervision, maintenance coordination, and continuous improvement using Lean and 5S principles. Recognized for fostering a strong safety culture, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving team accountability in fast-paced industrial environments. Seeking to continue professional growth with a stable, industry-leading organization like Linde.

Core Competencies

Professional Experience

Kottler Metal Products - Ashtabula, OH

Supervisor Dec 2002 - Present

Pro Tree Service - Ashtabula, OH

Ground Crew Leader / Equipment Operator Apr 2001 - Dec 2002

• Lead daily operations across multiple forming and bending processes, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and production goals.

• Drive safety compliance through job safety analyses (JSA), lockout/tagout procedures, and continuous safety coaching.

• Implement 5S and Lean Manufacturing practices to streamline production flow and reduce downtime.

• Coordinate maintenance schedules and oversee equipment reliability, including roll bending and cambering systems.

• Train, mentor, and evaluate team members to build skills, accountability, and cross- department collaboration.

• Partner with leadership on cost-control initiatives and process improvement projects to enhance plant performance.

• Safety Leadership

• Lean Manufacturing & 5S Implementation

• Preventive Maintenance & Reliability

• Team Supervision & Training

• Quality Assurance & Process Control

• Cost Reduction & Efficiency Improvement

• Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving

• Managed field crews, ensuring safety and efficiency in all operations.

• Operated and maintained heavy and light equipment to meet project schedules and customer requirements.

Ayrshire = Northeast Ohio

Apprentice Pipe Fitter/Welder Nov 2000 -= Apr 2001 Sheet Metal Fabricators -- Ashtabula, OH

Fabricator I Sept 1999 -- Nov 2000

Massucci's Geneva Ford = Geneva, OH

Car Porter Jun 1997 = Sept 1999

Education & Training

Ashtabula County Joint Vocational School = Geneva High School Program Certificates: Automobile Mechanics, Masonry, Basic Welding (Lubrizol Corporation)

• Assisted in installation and repair of process piping systems in chemical and food processing facilities.

• Maintained strict adherence to OSHA and plant safety procedures.

• Read and interpreted blueprints to fabricate and assemble custom metal components.

• Operated press brakes, shears, welders, and other shop equipment safely and efficiently.

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