Supervisor at Sherwin-Williams (2021-08 – Present)
Supervise operations across 3 shifts and 2 production departments, leading up to 40 employees while ensuring production, quality, safety, and performance goals are achieved.
- Managed and completed five cross-functional Continuous Improvement projects that generated more than $250,000 in measurable savings through labor optimization, raw material shrink reduction, and PPE cost reductions.
- Coordinated and helped lead two facility-wide 5S implementation projects, achieving Level 1 and Level 2 certification while improving workplace organization, efficiency, and safety.
- Train supervisors and employees on safety procedures, operational expectations, and company policies.
- Applied Lean Six Sigma methodologies, root cause analysis, and data-driven problem solving to improve operational performance and reduce waste.
- Lead facility safety initiatives by conducting routine safety inspections, identifying workplace hazards, and ensuring timely corrective actions.
- Investigate production issues and workplace safety concerns, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Partner with Operations Management to improve operational performance while maintaining safety and quality standards.
- Monitor inventory levels to support production schedules and minimize operational disruptions.
- Facilitate daily production meetings, communicate KPIs, and prepare end-of-shift reports on production, staffing, quality, and safety metrics.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork, and operational excellence.
- Conduct performance evaluations, coach associates, and develop supervisors to improve engagement and operational performance.
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, and succession planning for production teams.
- Plan daily staffing assignments and adjust labor resources based on production demands, attendance, and operational priorities.
Machine Operator at Sherwin-Williams (2020-09 – 2021-08)
- Assumed responsibility for production lines during shift transitions, ensuring a smooth handoff between operators.
- Verified that correct products, materials, and specifications were being processed according to production schedules.
- Performed required 30-minute quality and operational checks to maintain product standards and compliance.
- Assisted with machine changeovers to support efficient production scheduling and minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot equipment and production issues, implementing corrective actions to maintain productivity.
- Provided operational support to fellow operators and assisted with break coverage to ensure continuous line operation.
- Monitored production line performance and identified opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce disruptions.
- Communicated critical production updates, equipment status, and operational concerns during shift pass-down meetings.
- Participated in inventory counts and assisted with maintaining accurate inventory records.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following company safety procedures and operational guidelines.
Shipping/Receiving Clerk at Hunting Titan (2017-09 – 2020-09)
- Coordinated daily shipping and receiving operations to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Printed and processed customer orders for warehouse material handlers and shipping personnel.
- Prepared Bills of Lading (BOLs), shipping documentation, and freight paperwork.
- Verified shipments and confirmed carrier information to ensure accurate deliveries.
- Scheduled freight pickups and coordinated transportation with freight carriers and hotshot services.
- Staged customer orders on pallets and prepared materials for shipment.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks safely and efficiently using a forklift.
- Performed monthly audits and assisted with maintaining inventory accuracy.
- Created and maintained spreadsheets, reports, and shipping records using computer-based systems.
- Entered and updated data related to inventory, shipments, and receiving activities.
- Assisted with weekly inventory counts and cycle count processes.
- Maintained daily logs documenting materials received, shipped, and stored within the warehouse.
- Supported warehouse security and operational efficiency by opening and closing the facility as needed.
- Purchased materials and supplies to support manufacturing and production requirements.
- Ensured compliance with company safety policies and shipping procedures while maintaining organized documentation and records.
Resource Technician at JTEKT (2010-08 – 2017-07)
- Prepared production equipment for daily operations by performing startup procedures and machine warm-up activities.
- Reviewed daily production schedules and quotas to ensure operational readiness and efficiency.
- Conducted daily team meetings to communicate production goals, safety expectations, and operational priorities.
- Assisted team leaders with employee timekeeping, attendance tracking, and workforce coordination.
- Coordinated employee break schedules to maintain continuous production flow.
- Documented machine downtime, production interruptions, and operational issues for performance tracking and analysis.
- Trained and mentored new technicians in equipment operation, quality standards, safety procedures, and company policies.
- Completed end-of-shift reports and maintained accurate production documentation.
- Performed routine quality inspections throughout the production process to ensure compliance with customer and company specifications.
- Assisted with machine changeovers to support production schedules and minimize downtime.
- Communicated critical production information and equipment status during shift transitions.
- Participated in inventory counts and inventory control activities.
- Troubleshot machinery and production issues to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Entered and maintained production, quality, and operational data in company systems.
- Assisted with product testing and quality verification to ensure compliance with established standards.
- Supported continuous improvement efforts focused on productivity, quality, and workplace safety.
