- Auto Repair/Restoration
- Hanging out with my Daughter
- Working with my hands and fixing things
- Music
- Woodworking
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Magnet Fishing
- Kayaking
Aaron Hardesty
Goshen
Summary
Dynamic Plant Manager with a proven track record at Midwest Automotive Designs, enhancing production efficiency through strategic layout optimization and process improvements. Skilled in welding and electrical troubleshooting, I foster teamwork and maintain a strong work ethic, achieving significant cost reductions while leading a high-performing team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Skilled Production Worker offering 10 years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times.
Throughout my years at Midwest I have Mastered numerous positions Including, Plumbing, Generator Set, Shelling, Electrical Rough Wire, Electrical Hook Up, Flooring, Roof Scaffold, Weld Shop, Tire Shop.
I have worked at a few other places that have helped me get to where I am today including, Advance Auto Parts (3years), Star Diesel Services (2years), Haulmark Motor Coach (2.5years), Monaco Coach (2years). With all the training and skills I have learned from these few places I have been able to further my mechanical knowledge and better understand the way things work!
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager
Midwest Automotive Designs
03.2015 - Current
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Oversaw daily operations of a 75000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
- Worked with the sales team and purchasing agents to ensure the correct product was installed on our units.
- Filled in on the line when people were sick or out of town.
Education
GED -
Jimtown High School
Elkhart, IN06-2012
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Workplace safety
- Welding techniques
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Six sigma methodologies
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork and coordination
- Positive attitude
- Heavy lifting
- Good communication
- Attention to detail
- Following instructions
- Production line work
- Worksite safety
- Parts assembly
- Machinery operation
- Material handling
- Punctual and dependable
- Pallet jacks
- Equipment maintenance
- Measuring tools
- Work order review
- Blueprint reading
- Welding
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Woodworking
- Plumbing
Certification
Lean Six Sigma
Forklift Certification
Motorcycle Endorsement
Interests
Timeline
Plant Manager
Midwest Automotive Designs
03.2015 - Current
GED -
Jimtown High School
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