Justin Grant Hope
Knoxville, Tennessee 37921
*********@*****.***
Objective
To secure a challenging position with a dynamic organization, that will enable me to apply my education and creative skills to the benefit of the organization.
Professional Experience
Shipping/Logistics Supervisor January 2010-Present Eagle Bend Mfg. Clinton TN
• Supervise and manage all customer shipments as well as all received parts ensuring accuracy of paperwork as well as products shipped/received.
• Use computer systems as well as physical counts to maintain proper inventory levels and accuracy.
• Notify Production of any potential shortages for upcoming shipments.
• Contact customer to notify of short shipments.
• Schedule expedites through land or air to protect customer.
• Review pricing of scheduled loads and change carriers when necessary.
• Train new and existing employees on all policies and procedures.
• Audit performance of employees and provide feedback and corrective action.
• Maintain employee’s time, attendance, and vacation through Kronos and ETIME.
• Interview potential employees and provide feedback to Human Resources.
• Manage all activities of two off-site warehouses.
• Schedule overtime as necessary for all three shifts at both warehouses.
Supervisor/Foreman February 2008-April 2009 Alcoa Aluminum Tennessee Operations
• Manage all aspects of production, through the smelting process, of molten aluminum.
• Ensure safety of all employees by monitoring PPE and safe work practices as well as managing the maintenance of all machinery and equipment.
• Assist in the monitoring and reduction of emissions.
• Work with hourly and salary employees to improve process by controlling costs.
Supervisor/Team Leader October 2002-Oct 2007: JTEKT Automotive Company Vonore, TN.
• Perform principal leadership role in workplace ergonomics, safety, standard work training, and job rotation.
• Active in Kaizen activities.
• Coordinate the on-going work effort during a shift, including timely start-up and shut down of the assigned manufacturing area.
• Serve as an ongoing communications link to coordinate work with individuals and groups outside the team, assure that abnormal conditions are reported and addressed by the various support groups.
• Provide facilitation or assistance with problem analysis and decision making.
• Assist team members through counseling and the preparation of development plans.
Production Technician September 1999-October 2002: JTEKT Automotive Company Vonore, TN
• Aid team in acquiring technical and team building skills.
• Assist team in achieving daily production goals.
• Assist in safety and quality activities.
Education
High School Diploma Sep 95-May 99 Oliver Springs High School Oliver Springs, TN.
Accomplishments/Training
Zenger Miller Frontline Leadership, Twelve Danger Zones Training, Toyota Production System, Workforce Diversity, Mobile equipment License (Forklift, Low lift, Electric Cart). Alcoa Business System, TRANS4M, CMS, Microsoft Excel/Word. 13 years experience with various computerized quality/production, inventory tracking, and employee time management systems.
References available upon request