Tim Hardy
About Tim Hardy
Tim Hardy is a Fabrication Supervisor with over 18 years of experience in lean manufacturing, currently working at Tennant Company. He has a strong background in optimizing process flows, extensive OSHA training, and has held various leadership roles in manufacturing.
Work at Tennant
Tim Hardy has been employed at Tennant Company as a Fabrication Supervisor since 2021. In this role, he oversees fabrication processes and ensures that manufacturing operations meet quality and efficiency standards. His responsibilities include managing teams, optimizing workflows, and implementing best practices in fabrication.
Previous Experience in Manufacturing
Before joining Tennant, Tim Hardy held several key positions in the manufacturing sector. He worked as a Manufacturing Manager at Weather-Rite LLC from 2008 to 2017, where he focused on improving manufacturing processes. Additionally, he served as an Operations Team Leader and Department Safety Coordinator at Pentair for 19 years, from 1989 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Tim Hardy studied at Anoka Technical College, where he achieved an Associate of Applied Science in Supervisory Management from 2018 to 2019. He also earned a Supervisory Leadership Certificate from 2003 to 2005. His education has equipped him with skills in supervisory management and leadership within manufacturing environments.
Lean Manufacturing Experience
Tim Hardy possesses over 18 years of experience in lean manufacturing. He specializes in optimizing process flows to minimize waste and increase margins. He has successfully implemented Lean Concepts and principles, resulting in significant reductions in work-in-progress volumes and overtime cutbacks.
Safety Training and Standards
Tim Hardy has extensive OSHA training, which has played a crucial role in enhancing safety programs within the organizations he has worked for. His commitment to safety has contributed to achieving high standards of success in workplace safety practices.