About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1418541
PRODUCTION & COATING SUPERVISOR | THERMAL & PLASMA SPRAY | PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
Core Expertise
- Supervised coating operations including plasma/thermal spray, anodizing, arc, bead, masking.
- Directed teams of up to 27 technicians across multi-department production environments.
- Implemented cross-training and workforce planning to sustain productivity with reduced headcount.
- Standardized programs and setups to reduce powder waste, setup time, and quality variance.
- Led 5S/6S, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Project Background
- Managed batch, conveyor, manual, and continuous coating lines meeting customer specifications.
- Optimized production programs and recipes for ceramic-based powders and metal components.
- Monitored chemical baths, process conditions, environmental controls, and compliance procedures.
- Coordinated with engineering, quality, maintenance, vendors, and customers to resolve production issues.
- Established additional inspection steps and trained staff to ensure finished-part compliance in management absence.
Key Skills
- Thermal Spray | Plasma Spray | Powder Coating | Anodizing
- Process Optimization | SOP Development | Program Standardization
- Lean Manufacturing | 5S/6S | Root Cause Analysis | Corrective Action
- Workforce Planning | Cross-Training | Team Leadership | Technician Development
- Production Scheduling | KPI Monitoring | Quality Control | Continuous Improvement
- Chemical Bath Monitoring (alkaline chemistries) | Environmental & Safety Compliance
Education
- Bachelor's Degree, Entertainment Business Management — Full Sail University
- Associate of Arts, Recording Arts — Full Sail University
Why Interview this Candidate?
A seasoned production leader with two decades of coating and manufacturing experience and a track record of measurable performance gains. Delivered ~12% output improvement through cross-training and cut annual powder/setup costs by about $5K via program standardization. Proven ability to lead 15–27 employees, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and apply Lean methods to improve quality and throughput. Ready to drive process optimization and technician development in a new manufacturing environment.
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