Tanya Hertzog
Bowling Green ,KY
Summary
Collaborative background working efficiently to meet production deadlines. Expert in following detailed production schedules with distinguished history of maximizing productivity. Well-versed in managing workflow and delegating tasks to meet objectives. Expert leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Diligent trainer and mentor with good management abilities and results-driven approach. Experienced Technician diagnosing and analyzing machinery/product defects, and completing preventive maintenance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Technician
Ball Corporation
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and optimizing equipment usage.
- Reduced machine downtime by performing preventive/predictive maintenance procedures and regular inspections.
- Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions quickly to minimize disruptions in production schedules.
- Improved product quality with meticulous monitoring of manufacturing parameters and adherence to specifications.
- Increased workplace safety, conducting thorough hazard assessments and implementing corrective actions.
Quality Specialist
Kiriu USA Corporation
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Improved accuracy of measurements by following established procedures for CMM, Roncorder, and surface tester operations, including calibration and troubleshooting.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products. Ensure quality expectations were met and within customer specifications.
- Reduced customer complaints by conducting thorough inspections and addressing issues proactively.
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent adherence to quality standards across all products.
- Supported various departments in achieving production goals through prompt resolution of instrumentation issues.
- Maintained an organized inventory system for all test equipment, ensuring timely access for necessary repairs or calibrations.
- Diagnosed, repaired and calibrated devices.
Coordinator/Scheduler, Team Lead Coordinator
Parker Hannifin
1 2016 - 8 2022
- Increased effectivity from 55% to 85% by encouraging teamwork, and suggesting opportunities, as well as coaching, if any barriers were found
- Self-directed in managing a team of 22-60 employees.
- Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement; actively promoted change and innovation
- Troubleshoot product defects, and issues with machinery
- Resolve any discrepancies and provide support.
- Worked with Engineer to resolve some product defects
- Utilized Excel to create and update the schedule for all shifts
- Assigned jobs to ensure adequate coverage and cohesiveness
- Used SAP to manage inventory, and ensure production was met to make shipment, and avoid past due.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Managed MRB and scrap.
Utility Technician Lead
Parker Hannifin
12 2010 - 8 2022
- Created and managed this department for 12 yrs.
- Successfully encouraged the company to implement a kaizen team to supplement the utility role.
- Took on this role as needed while completing other tasks at the facility
- Performed maintenance using different equipment in a tool shop (mills, lathes, bandsaw) to ensure items needed for direct production were repaired and readily available
- Maintain inventory for equipment and tools
- Communicated with different suppliers, or buyer planners to maintain supplies.
- Complete Kaizens, 5s, or continuous improvements.
- Repaired and rerouting air lines, repair of spray guns and cans, paint booths, and air grinders.
Set-up Technician
Parker Hannifin
7 2010 - 3 2014
- Program Allen Bradley box for job needed
- Set up job for the operators by providing metal, rubber, and equipment in the work cell via forklift
- Issue any components needed for the job using SAP
- Run the first parts to make sure it passes quality standards
- Monitor schedule to make sure jobs due first were prioritized, so that it was out of QA and ready for operation.
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Parker Hannifin
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Refer to schedule to prioritize timely closeouts
- Operated forklift or used pallet jack to supply operators with parts needed to complete their job
- Stocked shelves with supplies needed
- Retrieved pallets and containers for parts to be placed for shipping
- Completed closeouts at the end of an order using SAP
- Printed and applied labels, and used an air hoist to move boxes on to a skid
- Shrink wrapped and moved shipments to a truck for shipping
- Provide assistance if any product defects needed resolved.
Education
Business Informatics, and Organizational Leadership
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KYSkills
- Kaizen, 5S, continuous improvement, Supervisory, Leadership, scheduling, and coordinating
- Created and managed a utility department for 12 yrs, and helped implement a kaizen team
- Experience with Pneumatics, Lathes, Milling machines, and power/ hand tools
- Proficient mechanical skills
- 23 yrs mechanical troubleshooting for product defects, and experience repairing production equipment
- Adept at performing analysis
- Skilled in identifying and resolving technical problems
- SAP and Excel proficiency for on time delivery and scheduling
- Inventory and Purchasing
- Actively participated on the rescue squad and in safety meetings
- Self motivated, detail oriented, and career focused
- Project Management and Operations monitoring
- Planning and Coordination
Certification
Rescue Squad
Forklift Certification
Timeline
Production Technician
Ball Corporation
12.2023 - Current
Quality Specialist
Kiriu USA Corporation
12.2022 - 12.2023
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Parker Hannifin
03.2014 - 01.2016
Coordinator/Scheduler, Team Lead Coordinator
Parker Hannifin
1 2016 - 8 2022
Utility Technician Lead
Parker Hannifin
12 2010 - 8 2022
Set-up Technician
Parker Hannifin
7 2010 - 3 2014
Business Informatics, and Organizational Leadership
Western Kentucky University
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