Joseph Mitchell
Morganton
Summary
22 years of experience in manufacturing. Focused on driving employee performance, achieving team goals and delivering consistent, on-time project completion. Adheres to facets of safety policies and procedures in high volume environment. Maintains positive, can do attitude with attention to detail. Calm and focused under stressful situations. Great understanding of streamlining procedures to increase production rates, maintain equipment and maximize progress. Talented leader with experience overseeing daily activities and monitoring employees and processes. Excellent quality assurance, issue resolution and interpersonal communication skills. Highly effective at troubleshooting and supervising teams. Maintains a positive, can do attitude. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel with Hexion. Knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Safety-oriented experienced Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and overhead, 10-20 ton cranes. Works well independently and as part of team.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
SGL Carbon
08.2021 - Current
- Manage team of 22 production associates, overseeing safety, productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Coordinated with maintenance department to schedule equipment repairs and PMs according to priority level.
- Certified observer of emissions from dust collectors and furnace incinerators.
Corrugator Lead
Jackson Corrugated
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Calibrate, test, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
Bake Department Supervisor
SGL Carbon Group
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Led safety and production meetings with employees prior to shift start up.
- Applied leadership and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
- Monitored and ensured all employees followed company safety guidelines , procedures and work processes.
- Monitored packing of cans to maintain production levels and achieve daily goals.
- Ensured safe and correct loading of Pit and Carbottom Furnaces with overhead cranes.
- Carefully reviewed daily work orders to maintain accuracy, reduce material waste and increase overall productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Recorded and documented temperatures and length of time required for Pitch Impregnation process
- Monitored and ensured the safe operation of P.I. Department pre-heaters and Autoclaves.
- Previously worked as a Technician in the Bake Department packing cans of round stock, square stock, Small Diameter Rods.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Fleet Maintanence
Hairfield Burial Vault Company
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Maintained fleet vehicles in good working order by following preventive and corrective maintenance schedules according to OEM at 2 plant locations.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions.
- Inspected and tested machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
- Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Deliver Burial Vaults to other plants, assist Vault drivers / installers when needed.
- Respond to emergency funeral situations and take corrective actions to resolve the issues quickly so as to not interfere with funeral schedule.
Glass Installer
Diversified Glass
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Constructed and installed metal sashes and moldings for glass installation using aluminum or steel framing.
- Measured client sites to generate estimates for supplies and expenses necessary for installations.
- Identified obstacles and used independent judgment to make decisions and solve problems.
- Affixed glass doors to frames and bolted metal hinges, handles, locks and other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.
- Completed fabrication and installation of storefront areas and aluminum-framed entrances.
- Loaded and arranged glass and mirrors onto delivery trucks using suction cups to secure materials during crane transfer.
Corrugator /Converting Supervisor
Packaging Corporation Of America
06.2001 - 06.2015
- Supervised 6 employees of Corrugator Department and 14 employees in Corrugated Container Fabricating Department.
- Ensured that all employees adhere to OSHA safety standards and the company safety policy.
- Plan and communicate production goals and customer specifications.
- Ensure the manufacture of quality product by performing pre-start, in-process and post process quality checks.
- Train, coach and counsel employees. Perform annual employee evaluations.
- Previous to becoming a Supervisor I had attained Senior Operator position, became proficient at operating all machines and equipment in the plant including forklifts and Clamp Trucks that consistently handle 8,000 lb. rolls of paper.
- Supervised starch kitchen operation for safety, mixing accuracy of closely weighing caustic soda, borax, corn starch and water.
- Performed viscosity and gel point tests on every batch of glue to ensure consistent quality adhesion.
Education
High School Diploma -
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NC11.1993
Associate of Science - Automotive Systems Technology
McDowell Technical Community College
Marion, NC2000
Associate of Science - Wedling Technology
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NC2001
Skills
- Safety and compliance
- Supervision
- Manufacturing
- Heavy Machine and Equipment Operation
- Project organization
- Equipment monitoring
- Quality Assurance
- Organization
- Problem resolution
- Process improvement
- Documentation and reporting
- Troubleshooting Skills
Timeline
Production Supervisor
SGL Carbon
08.2021 - Current
Corrugator Lead
Jackson Corrugated
11.2019 - 07.2021
Bake Department Supervisor
SGL Carbon Group
11.2017 - 11.2019
Fleet Maintanence
Hairfield Burial Vault Company
08.2016 - 11.2017
Glass Installer
Diversified Glass
09.2015 - 08.2016
Corrugator /Converting Supervisor
Packaging Corporation Of America
06.2001 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Western Piedmont Community College
Associate of Science - Automotive Systems Technology
McDowell Technical Community College
Associate of Science - Wedling Technology
Western Piedmont Community College
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