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Travis Saylor

Louisville

Summary

Motivated with 17.5 years of experience in manufacturing and 2 years of experience working directly with higher management, engineers, team leaders and assembly operators to successfully eliminate wastes in jobs and drive projects to benefit the company and union as a manger for GE Appliances. Natural leader, strategic thinker and proponent of continuous improvement through change management. Driven to complex problem solving with innovative solutions that yield effectiveness within the organization. Committed and dedicated to providing results in safety, quality, delivery, cost and personal morale by working with team leaders and team members to ensure standardized work is in place and is followed.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Roll Former

Cardinal Manufacturing
Louisville
12.2020 - Current
  • Run CMC-436/455
  • Follow scheduled demand
  • Operate three machines at a time
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas

Area Business Leader (Manager)

GE Appliances
Louisville
12.2018 - 08.2020
  • Oversee projects to reduce risk of injuries for a safe work environment
  • Provide safety meetings with operators to be compliant with OSHA standards
  • Lead and develop a 5S plan to keep and sustain a safe and clean workplace
  • Manager over 48 jobs with 52 operators
  • Responsible for timecards by using Kronos software
  • Daily meetings to drive projects to reduce cost and delivery to benefit the company and union.
  • Drive projects to increase Quality yield to provide a great product to our consumers

KPO (Kaizen Promotional Officer)

GE Appliances
Louisville
04.2017 - 12.2018
  • Successfully led key projects which resulted in reducing takt times efficiently to increase more scheduled productivity.
  • Lead on the 'Power cord move' that reduced headcount for the business and eliminated ergo red jobs for the operators.
  • Planned and executed the 'Ice Maker Ready' project that led to a $1.9 million in savings.
  • Effectively developed Standardized Work in all of Sealed Systems alongside Team Leaders.
  • Supported (3) Immersions.

Assembly Operator

GE Appliances
Louisville
01.2012 - 04.2017
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas.
  • Followed all Standardized Work and 5S plans.

Team Leader

Fanatics
Louisville
07.2011 - 01.2012
  • Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising their activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Fostered positive employee relationships through effective communication, training, and career development coaching.
  • Developed open and professional relationships with team members, enabling better, more effective issue resolution.

Full Time Press Operator

Fanatics
Louisville
12.2010 - 07.2011
  • Excelled in exceeding daily productivity.
  • Developed SOP's. (Standard Operating Procedures)

Seasonal Press Operator

Fanatics
Louisville
10.2010 - 12.2010
  • Produced high quality productivity in fast-paced environment.
  • Produced high volume productivity.

Licensed Journeyman Plumber

E & E Mechanical
Louisville
02.2008 - 06.2009
  • Completed indoor and outdoor residential and commercial plumbing projects.
  • Oversaw projects to effectively meet deadlines.
  • Maintained site safety and kept work in line with budget, schedule and applicable plumbing codes.
  • Responsible for promoting safe and clean working environment.
  • Worked overtime, including evenings and weekends, to meet deadlines.
  • Kept supervisor informed of job progress and material requirements.

Journeyman Plumber

Comfort Systems USA Kentucky
Louisville
02.2007 - 12.2007
  • Completed indoor and outdoor residential and commercial plumbing projects.
  • Performed weekly maintenance assessments.
  • Planned work and determined appropriate tools and equipment.
  • Responded to service requests and maintained on-call status for emergency service needs.
  • Worked overtime, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergencies and fix unsafe conditions.

Plumber's Apprentice

Comfort Systems USA Kentucky
Louisville
06.2006 - 02.2007
  • Managed work with little supervision.
  • Processed work orders and prioritized jobs.

Plumber's Helper

Davis & Davis Plumbing
Louisville
04.2004 - 06.2006
  • Installed and maintained waterline systems and DWV (Drain, Waste, Vent) systems in residential homes.
  • Performed heavy labor such as ditch digging for ground works.
  • Responded to service requests and maintained on-call status for emergency service needs.
  • Worked overtime, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergencies and fix unsafe conditions.

Machine Operator

Frito-Lay Inc
Louisville
05.2002 - 03.2004
  • Started up and shut down processing equipment.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas.
  • Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
  • Completed preventative maintenance to enhance performance.
  • Changed equipment over to new product.
  • Monitored the production processes and adjusted schedules.
  • Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.

Packer

Frito-Lay Inc
Louisville
02.2000 - 05.2002
  • Inspected and packed quality product at a fast pace to meet daily demands.
  • Produced high volume productivity.

Package Handler

UPS
Louisville
10.1998 - 12.2000
  • Ensured packages were sealed properly.
  • Zip code memorization for all US states.
  • Inspected and corrected wrong shipping labels.

Retail Sales Specialist

Sears
Louisville
10.1995 - 04.1998
  • Demonstrated that customers come first by serving them with a sense of urgency.
  • Exceeded personal sales goals for 6 quarters in a row.
  • Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management.
  • Communicated information to customers about product quality, value, and style.
  • Offered exceptional customer service to differentiate and promote the company brand.
  • Scored 100% from a secret-shopper evaluation.

Education

High school diploma -

Butler Traditional High School
Louisville, KY
01.1995

Skills

  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Proactive Solutions
  • Develop Standardized Work
  • Mentor/Trainer/Leader/Coach
  • Ownership
  • Process Improvement
  • Project Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Dependable
  • Positive
  • Team Building
  • 5S
  • Kronos
  • Plumbing
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • ISO Standards
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Lean
  • Production Management
  • Change Management
  • Forklift
  • Manufacturing
  • Warehouse Experience

Certification

Driver's License

Forklift License

D.O.T Commercial Driver Medical Certification

Timeline

Customer Roll Former

Cardinal Manufacturing
12.2020 - Current

Area Business Leader (Manager)

GE Appliances
12.2018 - 08.2020

KPO (Kaizen Promotional Officer)

GE Appliances
04.2017 - 12.2018

Assembly Operator

GE Appliances
01.2012 - 04.2017

Team Leader

Fanatics
07.2011 - 01.2012

Full Time Press Operator

Fanatics
12.2010 - 07.2011

Seasonal Press Operator

Fanatics
10.2010 - 12.2010

Licensed Journeyman Plumber

E & E Mechanical
02.2008 - 06.2009

Journeyman Plumber

Comfort Systems USA Kentucky
02.2007 - 12.2007

Plumber's Apprentice

Comfort Systems USA Kentucky
06.2006 - 02.2007

Plumber's Helper

Davis & Davis Plumbing
04.2004 - 06.2006

Machine Operator

Frito-Lay Inc
05.2002 - 03.2004

Packer

Frito-Lay Inc
02.2000 - 05.2002

Package Handler

UPS
10.1998 - 12.2000

Retail Sales Specialist

Sears
10.1995 - 04.1998

High school diploma -

Butler Traditional High School

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