Production Supervisor, Production Worker

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR: Supervision and Safety

Focus of Interest: In a Manufacturing Plant

OBJECTIVE

Eager to pursue a challenging opportunity to join a progressive company where extensive knowledge in dealing with operations of a manufacturing plant and problem solving expertise contribute to increase productivity, corporate growth, workforce stability, and continuous improvement.

PROFILE

- Goal-driven professional with proven eight years of senior level performance and experience in a high volume setting within the global manufacturing industry

- In-depth knowledge in production scheduling, quality management, and troubleshooting

- Proven collaborative relationship-building; supports operational modification to ensure competitiveness and compliance with safety rules

- Effective development of production safety means; contributes to bottom-line results and able to achieve business objectives

- Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to generate enthusiasm and gain commitment

- Thoroughly familiar with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, AS400, and Oracle

AWARD AND RECOGNITION

- Received a recognition Award from Primary Metals Environmental Health and Safety Board and was featured in a quarterly newsletter in 2006 for developing a safety mechanism called Tapping Switch Cover that prevented possible electrocution; honored at a company dinner and recognized for making Alcoa a safer place to work.

CAREER WORK PATH

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Alcoa Aluminum Company, Inc., Alcoa, TN - Apr 2002-July 2008

Pot Room Supervisor 2006 - 2008

- Oversaw operations within the pot room including planning and organizing directing hourly work crew with daily work assignments in coordination with the entire management team to achieve corporate daily goals

- Regulated set schedules and tapping paperwork; facilitated toolbox meeting involving all employees on shift and coordinated special assignments as well as responded to employees’ concerns

- Encoded relevant information on the computer and monitored any problem that needed maintenance

- Supervised production procedures and ensured compliance with every safety and environmental regulation

- Maintained and performed hourly updates on management board daily to confirm progress and check on any problems encountered

Cathode Lead Re-liner 2005 - 2006

- Utilized skills and knowledge to troubleshoot relining issues in order to complete daily responsibilities

- Designated tasks to crew members and ensured appropriate completion of the duties; kept every employee progressive

Pot Room PLO and Crane Operator 2003 - 2005

- Managed various responsibilities including cleaning of deck plates, dressing pots, taking temperatures, and acquiring bath samples

- Administered PLO duties dealing with computer system in control of anode moves and normal pot operations

- Handled other crane operator responsibilities such as knocking holes, setting and covering anodes, and replacing ore in feeder bins on a weekly basis

Pot Room Tack Crew 2002 - 2003

- Worked on numerous tasks including tapping metal, setting carbon and crossover

- Attended to other responsibilities as required

Clayton Homes Corporate Office, Maryville, TN

Collections Representative 2001 - 2002

- Collected payments for numerous accounts in three states with approximately 400 clients each state

- Documented entire conversations and agreements through an AS400 computer system

- Utilized communication and research skills to ensure competent accomplishment of assigned task

Denso Manufacturing, Maryville, TN

Production Associate 1999 - 2001

- Produced, maintained, and guaranteed high quality products in a high volume, lean manufacturing setting

CREDENTIALS

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SELECTED COLLEGE COURSEWORK, 1999

- EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, JOHNSON CITY, TN

Career Development:

- Health and Safety Management System (HSMS)

- Behavioral Sciences Training (BST)

- Forklift Training

- CPR Training

- Safety and Rescue Team Training (own rappelling equipment)

- Oracle Database Training

- QLC and APG Operating Programs through smelting process

AFFILIATIONS

- Member, Aluminum Plant Safety Steering Committee

- Member, South Plant Safety Steering Committee

- Member, Aluminum Company Rescue Team

- Member, National Speleological Society

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