Jason Waid
Gulfport
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Technologist
Logan Aluminum
Russellville
02.2000 - 04.2026
- Developed and implemented process improvements for aluminum manufacturing operations.
- Analyzed production workflows to identify efficiency gaps and recommended actionable solutions.
- Monitored production line performance and identified areas for improvement in efficiency
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards were met consistently.
- Trained staff on best practices for operating machinery and safety protocols.
- Monitored equipment performance to ensure optimal operation and reliability.
- Conducted root cause analysis to effectively troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
- Documented process specifications and maintained compliance with industry regulations.
- Facilitated training sessions to enhance team knowledge of production techniques and tools.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product defects or discrepancies between specifications and actual results.
- Participated in process design reviews with production engineering team members to evaluate existing processes and recommend improvements.
- Assisted in creating standard operating procedures.
- Evaluated existing processes against industry best practices to identify potential areas for improvement or optimization.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment, machinery, and product to ensure quality standards were met.
- Performed root cause analysis of nonconforming sheet using statistical techniques such as SPC.
- Provided technical support during troubleshooting activities when issues arose during production runs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all changes made to existing processes including reason for change, implementation date.
Group Leader
Franklin Precision Industry Inc.
Franklin
01.1995 - 02.2000
- Coordinated production schedules to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Oversaw production and quality on all production areas.
- Monitored team performance to ensure quality and production goals were met.
- Identified training needs for group members; provided instruction.
- Provided regular feedback to team members on their performance and development areas.
- Resolved conflicts within the team to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin Simpson High School
Franklin, KY05-1992
Skills
- Manufacturing operations
- Process optimization
- Statistical process control
- Quality assurance
- Root cause analysis
- Workflow analysis
- Compliance documentation
- Continuous improvement
- Equipment reliability
- Risk assessment
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal communication
Timeline
Process Technologist
Logan Aluminum
02.2000 - 04.2026
Group Leader
Franklin Precision Industry Inc.
01.1995 - 02.2000
High School Diploma -
Franklin Simpson High School