Joshua Smith
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Credentials
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30-Hour General Industry Safety and Health - Ag
ASMARK INSTITUTE, INC.Nov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Electrical Safety / Arc Flash Training
Cardinal Compliance Consultants, LLCAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Management and Strategy InstituteSep, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Michigan Lean Consortium
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member Board of Directors
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Aug 2023 - Present
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Zeeland Farm Services, Inc.
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Operational Excellence
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Jul 2022 - Present
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Production Manager
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Jan 2020 - Jul 2022
-Manage GMO & GMOF crush scheduling and bean tracing for the crush plant-Oversee a workforce of 20+ employees in the soy plant and receiving areas at ZFS-Provide motivation, support, and guidance to all employees-Communicate any problems or obstacles to senior management-Ensure all employees follow industry standard health and safety guidelines-Provide direction and ensure GMPs are being followed to ensure SQF goals are met-Create schedules for employees to ensure optimum staffing levels Show less
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US Marble
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP of Operations
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Sep 2019 - Jan 2020
-Oversee and manage the operations of two manufacturing facilities with around 90+ employees. (Remus, MI & Johnson City, TN) -Addressing and preventing issues with production or the supply chain, meeting target goals and controlling operational costs-Evaluate operational processes and procedures, and develop strategies and implementation plans to improve and standardize all aspects of operations.-Provide leadership for the overall operating performance of the business.- Consults with all segments of management responsible for policy or action. -Ensures compliance within area of responsibility. -Makes recommendations for improving effectiveness of policies and procedures. Show less
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Production Manager
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Oct 2018 - Sep 2019
-Manage and evaluate resources to ensure maximum productivity and minimal waste-Oversee a workforce of 35+ employees in the Finish and Warehouse departments at US Marble-Communicate any problems or obstacles to senior management-Ensure all employees follow industry standard health and safety guidelines-Provide motivation, support, and guidance to all employees-Establish workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency -Create schedules for employees to ensure optimum staffing levels Show less
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Lean Manager
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Jun 2017 - Oct 2018
-Keeping DMS boards up to date with accurate production tracking data. -Assist coaching production team in 5S and Six Sigma methodology. -Seek out and implement continuous improvement ideas using data driven decision making. -Creating "Standard Work" practices to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
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Production Scheduling/CNC Programming
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Jan 2016 - Jun 2017
-Compile and organize the daily production schedule. -Working in a fast paced environment, with attention to detail for best productivity on the manufacturing floor.-Using EnRoute, AlphaCam, and AutoCAD to program the CNC's for production.-Using aforementioned CAD software to template vanity tops and shower displays.
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Education
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Ferris State University
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Integrative Studies