Alex Otto

Experience

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  Hunter Douglas, Inc.

  Mar 2009 - now

  -Led team in all matters of safe work practices, ensuring job hazard analysis are followed and PPEs are worn at all times. Responsible for ensuring employees are versed in proper procedures for operating machinery.-Utilized Hunter Douglas Lean Management system tools such as Leader Standard Work, Task Standard Work, Plan to Actual boards, Key Performance Indicators, & Idea Board.-Effectively communicated with support groups, and employees supervised. Constructively resolved conflicts as necessary.-Ensured consistent quality of product is achieved according to internal specifications & external customer expectations.-Tracked production and ensured that all deadlines and schedules are met; monitor, update & coordinate production staffing & output plans depending on workload & production schedule.-Ensured maximum productivity by monitoring flow & adjusting staffing as necessary.-Led troubleshooting activities, facilitating contact and follow-up with support groups such as Maintenance & Material Handling.-Contributed to a culture of continuous improvement. Worked with direct labor employees to identify improvement opportunities & initiate action.-Rotated associates through all the tasks required as needed to achieve a high level of cross training. Participated in training new employees and re-training present employees in processes and methods as required.-Ensured all materials/parts have been properly scanned prior to incorporating in the product to maintain inventory accuracy.-Initiated maintenance work orders to keep production equipment maintained and operating.-Documented work completed; contribute to upkeep and updating of required paperwork such as procedures, records, logs, documents, manuals, etc.-Completed all necessary documentation at the end of shift. Show less

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