KEVIN KICHURA
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Random Lake, Wisconsin 53075 262-***-****
25+ years of experience in manufacturing environment including machine operation, setup, process and supervision. Additional experience in employee training, process development, safety, quality, ergonomics, 5S and QS9000 in both union and non-union shops. Previous cleaning experience cleaning an entire bowling alley, post office and general office cleaning. Currently housekeeping 7.5 hours per day at Plymouth Health services.
Summary of Experience
March 2024 – Current job
Plymouth Health Services
Cleaning residents rooms and common areas including offices and entrances
January 2024 – March 2024 ABM Cleaning Solutions, Milwaukee, Wi.
Cleaning offices and common areas at WE Energies, Port Washington, Wi.
Using floor scrubber, cleaning offices and common areas, vacuuming, dusting, etc,.. March 2024 – Present Daily housekeeping at Plymouth Health Services
Boyd Corporation, Allenton, Wi. 2022 – 2023
2nd shift Diecast Production Supervisor:
Overseeing the entire 2nd shift operation including the diecast, secondary and machining.
Assign the team to machines and do their time and attendance on ADP.
Ensure rounds and inspect parts for quality and make sure they are following work instructions.
Address any issues that arise during the shift and send out shift notes at the end of the shift that show production numbers as well as the details of what happened during the shift.
Serigraph Inc., West Bend, Wi. 2020 – 2022
2nd shift zone leader / manufacturing tech
Complete 100% final audit on a variety of parts before shipping them to the customer.
Responsible for ensuring the team is staying on task and completing production goals.
HTT Inc., Sheboygan, Wi. 2019 - 2020
3rd shift supervisor
Oversaw 25 to 30 employees in the stamping and powder coating departments.
Completed daily payroll and performed quarterly reviews.
Hired/ended job assignments of temporary crew.
Bremer Industries., Elkhart Lake, Wi. 2018 - 2019
2nd shift plant superintendent
Responsible for managing shift of 30+ people in 4 departments.
Strattec Corp., Milwaukee, Wi 2007- 2018
3rd shift supervisor
Responsible for managing 60 people located in 5 different departments throughout the facility.
Lead daily departmental meeting to assign daily duties, priorities and give information exchange.
Audit departments daily to ensure job is being done correctly.
Enforce work rules and discipline or reward if necessary.
Do daily payroll for 5 departments through AS-400.
Direct support departments, maintenance and tool room, on priority of jobs to work on.
5S champion in several departments to help provide a safe and organized work area.
Cycle count and adjust inventory daily.
Perform accident investigation and fill out accident reports. Provide immediate and long term corrective action.
EST Co., Grafton, Wisconsin 2003 to 2007
A supplier of castings to OEM’s including Kohler, Cummins, and Harley Davidson.
QA Containment Lead
Responsible for containing suspect product before reaching the customer.
Continuous training of 7 to 10 employees to assist in daily activities to get product to the customer on time.
Assign employees to job specific duties daily.
Record good, scrap and salvageable parts and report specific findings to appropriate engineer.
Net result: Keep potentially bad castings from reaching the customer. Engineer able to resolve issues and eliminate repeat mistakes.
Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 2000 to 2003
A $1.2 billion manufacturer of marine propulsion systems for consumer and commercial use.
2002to 2003 Die Cast Supervisor
Responsible for managing 30 machine operators and 5 set-up workers for meeting daily production needs.
Performed troubleshooting and visual quality checks on machines alerting maintenance and operators to potential problems. Net Results: Improved operator awareness and reduced downtime.
Conducted safety audits in Die Cast and Trim departments, and Tool Room.
Net Result: Reduced lost time injuries by over 60% from previous year.
Guided weekly employee meetings regarding safety regulations, quality issues, productivity, company information, and concerns.
Established QS9000 documentation on machine start-up and shutdown procedures for Die Cast department. Net Result: Achieved QS9000 certification.
2000 to 2002 Process Technician
Responsible for monitoring and adjusting die cast processes, training employees in die casting procedures, and serving as backup floor supervisor when required.
Adjusted machine process on 1200 ton machine, increasing inner diameter of shot sleeve.
Net Result: Improved quality of casting, eliminated safety concerns, and reduced scrap rate by 30%.
Prepared curriculum and visual aids, and led 12 hour classroom training programs for 30 employees on basic die casting principles.
Tecumseh Products, Douglas, Georgia 1997-2000
A manufacturer of small engines for lawn mowers snow blowers and generators
Process Manager
Responsible for supervision of six (6) process technicians on three (3) shifts, training, inventory scheduling, and implementation and documentation of QS9000.
Developed and led classroom training for new employees with emphasis on hands-on work on shop floor. Net Result: Increased machine operators’ awareness and preparation to run machines.
Set-up tool crib inventory and procured new and replacement tools from suppliers. Sold obsolete inventory to original supplier.
Selected and purchased automatic lubricant sprayers. Net Results: Produced faster and more consistent cycle times, better casting quality and reduced hand injuries.
Programmed auto sprayer equipment making sure castings had uniform color, and visual and porosity checks were acceptable.
Served on Ergonomics Team that identified root cause of back injury problems on 1200 ton gear case machine. Net Result: Installed new part extractor and eliminated back injuries.
Tested and implemented use of new die lube, and received price quote from supplier. Net Result: Generated cost savings of $180,000 annually.
Revised and implemented QS9000 documentation and procedures.
Net Result: Received QS9000 certification.
Communicated with machining department to identify and correct process related problems to meet customer expectations.
Training:
Supervisory
Quality Systems
Communications/Listening Skills
Safety
Ergonomics
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Operator Process
Lean Manufacturing
CPR and first aid
Able to drive forklift
Paranet supervisory training
AS-400 experience