Nicholas Alexander
Shepherdsville
Summary
Efficient Senior Plant Supervisor with a proven track record in leading process improvement and team training initiatives. Strong quality control and leveraging team leadership to enhance operational efficiency. Transformed procedures and boosted continuous flow, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Plant Supervisor
Precision Metal Works
01.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to safety, quality control, inventory management and operational efficiency
- Monitored employee attendance records and took appropriate action when necessary
- Trained new hires and supervisors on proper use of equipment and machinery as well as safety protocols applicable in the workplace
- Oversee 26 stamping presses ranging from 250t-1100t, 6 robotic welders, and 10 cell stations consisting of 2 shifts and up to 70 team members and 5 team leaders as direct reports
- Engage with maintenance, tool and die makers, engineers to implement new processes to improve safety, quality, and efficiency
- Engage with EHS on implementing more controlled safety protocols and ergonomic concerns on the production floor
- Engage with Human Resources along with staffing to fulfill production demands for manpower
- Monitor, correct and control coil and blank RAW/WIP inventory biweekly with direct reports up to VP.
TL3 Stamping Lead
Precision Metal Works
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Oversee 18 automatic stamping presses ranging from 250t-1100t
- Direct training with new and senior operators on processes
- Troubleshoot quality and production issues to maintain high standards and minimum fallout.
TL Weld Cell Lead
Precision Metal Works
- 04.2022
- Oversee 3 robotic welders, 3 resistance welders, and 8 manual operations
- Direct training with new operators on safety, performance, and efficiency
- Trouble shoot weld issues and performance issues.
Area Leader
G.E
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Established procedures for monitoring progress of team members, providing feedback, and evaluating performance
- Comprehend/train and establish, maintain, and improve process for standardized work, job instructions, yamazumi charts, waste removal, improved continuous flow, 5S and other lean related items
- Lead efforts to establish proper kaizen reports and problem solver for improvement in all areas.
Primary Sort Supervisor
UPS
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Ensured that safety protocols were always followed by all staff members
- Multitask in sort area across 4 sections consisting of 8 diverter systems in each area to maintain continuous flow of packaging to be sorted to required destinations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Doss High Magnet Career Academy
01.2008
Skills
- Management
- Problem Solving
- Quality Control
- Leadership/Training
- Communication
- Process/Continuous Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Team Training
Timeline
Senior Plant Supervisor
Precision Metal Works
01.2024 - Current
TL3 Stamping Lead
Precision Metal Works
05.2022 - 12.2023
Area Leader
G.E
01.2014 - 01.2021
Primary Sort Supervisor
UPS
01.2008 - 01.2014
TL Weld Cell Lead
Precision Metal Works
- 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Doss High Magnet Career Academy
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