DOCK FRANKLIN CLEVELAND

516 2nd Avenue • Pleasant Grove, Alabama 35127

205-572-1393 • dockster1017@hotmail.com

MANUFACTURING:
Senior Calibration Technician • Manufacturing Cell Supervisor

Seasoned manufacturing supervisor with 14 years of experience maximizing productivity and

profitability through successful cell management. Especially skilled at ensuring safety and
compliance to meet quality requirements. Implements systems to achieve cost savings and quality
improvements. Dedicated supervisor, coach and trainer leveraging staff and resources to achieve
business objectives. Available for relocation. Areas of expertise:

Calibration • • Standard Operating Procedures • Compliance • Safety

ISO 9000 • Six Sigma • Just In Time Techniques • Test & Measurement Equipment
Preventative Maintenance Plans • Reporting • Purchasing • Inspections • Corrective Actions
Quality Control • Quality Assurance • Process Improvement • Operational Efficiency • Cost Saving
Supervision • Leadership & Coaching • Training • Vendor Relations • Problem Solving

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GESTAMP ALABAMA, INCORPORATED, McCalla, Alabama • 2005-Present

Tier 1 supplier of underbody parts to automotive manufacturers, including Mercedes, Nissan and
Volkswagen, with 400 employees at local manufacturing plant.

Assembly Team Leader

Supervise 30 employees. Schedule daily work rotations. Provide training and cross-training to
associates to ensure safety, quality control and best practices. Enforce standard operating
procedures and implement total preventative maintenance plans. Perform quality assurance
inspections. Troubleshoot problems and identify solutions. Collaborate with other departments,
including Shipping & Receiving.

Major Contributions:
• Succeeded in meeting all established production goals.

KOCH FERTILIZER STORAGE & TERMINAL, Walton, Indiana • 1998-2004

Anhydrous ammonia storage and transfer facility of up to 60K tons for agricultural use with
underground pipeline to transport product to facility.

Operator/Maintenance Technician
Directed electrical and mechanical operations for receiving, storing and transferring product.
Oversaw product transfer from storage to bulk carriers. Developed and managed maintenance
budget. Liaised with vendors. Performed purchasing function for department.

Major Contributions:
• Ensured safe product storage through calibration and maintenance of over 100 instruments per
year, including pressure and temperature, transmitters, switches, gauges and hazardous gas
sensors and indicators.

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MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL CALIBRATION CENTER, Norfolk, Virginia • 1992-1996 & 1997-1998

United States Navy’s central calibration center with 75 technicians, supporting all shore and ship-
based calibration and repair needs.

Production Supervisor/Calibration Repair Technician

Supervised and trained 19 Calibration Repair Technicians. Established priorities for work center.
Performed staff evaluations. Calibrated and repaired electrical and electronic equipment.

Major Contributions:
• Created cost savings of $30K per year through development of improved maintenance
procedures.
• Participated in securing ISO 9000 certification.
• Selected to serve as Norfolk Naval Air Station representative on Process Action Team to
consolidate Regional Calibration Center.
• Awarded Navy Achievement Medal for excellence in relocation and consolidation of area labs.

U.S.S. GEORGE WASHINGTON, U. S. NAVY, Norfolk, Virginia • 1996-1997

Naval ship with crew of 6000. Calibration work center maintained electrical & test equipment for ship
and air squadrons.

Calibration Lab Production Supervisor/Night Shift Supervisor/Calibration Repair Technician

Supervised, trained and advised 12 technicians. Performed staff evaluations. Set priorities. Provided
training in safety, quality and troubleshooting. Ensured compliance of laboratory safety and
electronic precautionary programs. Certified all work to meet specifications for accuracy and
reliability.

Major Contributions:
• Recognized for work excellence with Letter of Commendation.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Preventive and Diagnostic Maintenance
Spectroil M, Spectro, Incorporated, Littleton, Massachusetts

Advanced Calibration Technician School

Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi

Avionics Intermediate Course, Class C7

Naval Air Station Memphis, Millington, Tennessee

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPPER)

Indianapolis, Indiana

TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft Word • Excel •Outlook

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

U.S. Navy Achievement Medals & Good Conduct Medals
Meritorious Unit Citation
Letters of Appreciation & Commendation

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