Chase Easler
Spartanburg
Summary
Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor – Press
Spartanburg Steel Products
09.2024 - Current
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Managed team of 43 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
Technical Lead (Press Line 4)
Gestamp
08.2018 - 09.2024
- Responsible for operation of tandem press line
- Responsible for ensuring production of quality parts while reaching production goals
- Ability to optimize robots/presses for increased efficiency
- Ability to coordinate with suppliers and logistics to meet customer needs
- Provided educational expertise and mentoring to junior team members.
- Monitored production line for unsafe behaviors or incorrect techniques and worked with managers to resolve problems.
Press Operator
Spartanburg Steel Products
12.2011 - 08.2018
- Responsible for operating 200, 600, and 800 ton stamping presses
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Operated press to achieve highest quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Troubleshot press malfunctions and performed necessary repairs to restore functionality.
- Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
Inside Sales Representative
HD Supply Inc
09.2009 - 09.2011
- Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
- Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices, and availability.
- Set up new accounts, established customer credit and set up payment methods.
- Negotiated prices and terms of sales with potential customers to reach mutually beneficial agreement.
Plumber
Ken Easler Plumbing and Mechanical
04.2002 - 09.2009
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
Education
Computer Science Major -
Spartanburg Community College
05.2004
High School - undefined
Broome High School
05.2003
Skills
- Production target management
- Process improvement
- Employee leadership
- Continuous improvement
- Process documentation
- Training and mentoring
- Priority management
- Line maintenance
- MS office proficient
- Troubleshooting
Timeline
Production Supervisor – Press
Spartanburg Steel Products
09.2024 - Current
Technical Lead (Press Line 4)
Gestamp
08.2018 - 09.2024
Press Operator
Spartanburg Steel Products
12.2011 - 08.2018
Inside Sales Representative
HD Supply Inc
09.2009 - 09.2011
Plumber
Ken Easler Plumbing and Mechanical
04.2002 - 09.2009
High School - undefined
Broome High School
Computer Science Major -
Spartanburg Community College
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