James Haden has over 25 years of experience in CNC, manual, and hydraulic machine operations. He has a track record of increasing production, reducing costs, and improving quality. As Senior Lead, he trained employees, scheduled work, ensured safety standards were followed, and communicated problems and solutions to management. Previously he supervised CNC machine operators and scheduled work to complete products on time. He began his career operating hydraulic presses to produce conveyor belts according to specifications.

1. JAMES HADEN
915 Walnut  Halstead, KS 67056  (316) 217-3346 Cell * (316) 835-3275
verthood@yahoo.com
Summary of Qualifications
• Hardworking and dedicated production worker with 25+ years of experience in CNC,
manual, and hydraulic industrial machine operations.
• Skilled with power tools, hand tools, and measuring instruments. Certified forklift driver.
• Experienced in supervising and training employees, production scheduling, and adherence
to safety and quality standards.
• Successful track record of developing processes to increase production, reduce scrap,
improve quality, and cut costs.
• Skilled with KANBAN inventory control software and Lean Manufacturing processes.
• Self-motivated and solutions-oriented worker with a keen eye for detail. Adept at performing
multiple tasks and meeting deadlines under pressure. Reliable and adaptable.
Work History
LEGG Company, Inc. Halstead, KS
1987 to Present
Senior Lead (2014 to 2016)
Trained and supervised employees in setting up and operating CNC machines to produce
industrial and agricultural conveyor belts. Scheduled work, performed inspections, inventoried
materials, minimized scrap, and ensured adherence to safety standards and work schedules.
• Promoted to Senior Lead for exemplary work in team building and production operations.
• Communicated problems to management and informed management on how even more
money could be saved through simple and practical changes.
• Operated test equipment and utilized power tools, hand tools, and measuring instruments
to complete projects on time.
• Saved company money and increased profitability by proactively securing a recycling
company to buy scrap for 100% increase from what previous vendor paid.
• Instrumental in assisting the company to achieve the 9001 ISO certification.
Supervisor (2004 to 2014)
Supervised and trained employees in CNC industrial machine operations to produce conveyor
belts and supplies. Scheduled work, performed inspections, inventoried materials, and ensured
adherence to safety standards and timely completion of products.
• Completed work orders within aggressive time lines.
• Instrumental in increasing the speed and accuracy of department.
Machine Operator (1987 to 2004)
Operated hydraulic presses to produce industrial and agricultural conveyor belts according to
work orders, customer specifications, and safety regulations. Utilized hand tools and power
tools to customize products. Drove forklifts to move inventory.
Education

2. Newton High School Newton, KS
High School Diploma