Robert Eaton **** Carpenter Road • Defiance, OH **512 • 419-***-**** • ***********@*******.***
Qualifications • Management and production experience in different manufacturing environments
• Involvement in lean enterprise initiatives and projects
• Creativity that contributes to strong problem solving skills and continuous
improvement
• Computer skills that include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AS400, and Avantis
Experience Job 1 USA Bryan, OH 2010 - Present
Fork Truck Driver – Frozen Food Specialties
• Move finished goods from production into the warehouse while maintaining a safe work environment
• Load trucks with product to fulfill their orders
• Work closely with team members on product rotation
Design Construction Partnership Fenton, MI 2007 – 2010
Project Manager – General Motors Powertrain Defiance
• Monitored the daily progress of the project while working with the project engineers
• Provide daily direction to supervisors on all 3 shifts
• Maintain the budget to the project
• Schedule outside contractor work when project required
Construction Supervisor - General Motors Powertrain Defiance
• Supervise 19 mill wrights and 9 electricians, assign daily direction and maintain safe job procedures
• Conduct safety meeting on a weekly basis
• Monitor workmanship while maintaining a safe work environment
Sauder Woodworking Archbold, OH 1990 – 2007
Area Manager
• Supervise 33 machine operators, providing daily support and direction as needed as well as coaching and evaluating performance throughout the year
• Ensure that production output meets both quality and scheduling specifications
• Lead 5S events within department and participate in Kaizen and value stream mapping events
• Served on three-member team responsible for $14m project designing layout of new banding department and implementing its start-up
Facilitator – Organization Development
• Facilitated goal setting and action planning with 25 production teams consisting of approximately 200 employees
• Worked closely with managers and team members on all shifts to promote continuous improvement activity and projects
• Mediated personal conflicts among team members
Machine Operator – Softforming Process
• Set up and operated machinery to produce parts to specification
• Documented orders in progress and quality issues
Kitchen Center Home Supply Defiance, OH 1987 – 1990
Warehouse Manager
• Oversaw all materials shipped out of warehouse
• Scheduled employees’ work hours and jobs
Education Defiance College Defiance, OH • Managing and Achieving Organizational Goals • Chemistry • Composition I and II • Cultural Diversity • Computer Programming • Speech
Owens Community College On-site at Sauder • Basic Supervision Certificate which included Being a Supervisor, Managing Yourself, Communication Skills, Leadership, and Improving Productivity and Quality
Sauder Woodworking Archbold, OH
• Covey’s Seven Habits • Fisher Leadership • Lean Boot Camp
Whitmer High School Toledo, OH • Diploma