AARON GIBBS
buffalo,NY
Summary
Manufacturing Supervisor
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacutring Supervisor
Lactalis American Group
06.2023 - Current
- Acted as content expert on required training curriculum to achieve high-quality and effective training for staff
- Promoted, developed and maintained professional relationships with personnel
- Implemented new hire training program to onboard and train new employees within operations
- Measured quality of training through participant surveys and assessments
- Worked with department managers in keeping staff informed of training program status
- Switched and turned knobs to start, adjusted and regulate equipment, such as beaters, extruders, discharge pipes and salt pumps
- Followed recipes to produce food products of specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet and color
- Mixed and blended ingredients, accorded to recipes, using paddle and agitator and by controlling vats that heat and mix ingredients
- Recorded production and test data for each food product batch, such as ingredients used, temperature, test results and time cycle
- Gave directions to other workers who were assisting in batchmaking process
- Sterilized vats and factory processing areas
- Filled processing and cooking containers, such as kettles, rotating cookers, pressure cookers and vats with ingredients by opening valves, starting pumps and injectors and by hand
- Inspected vats after cleaning to ensure that fermentable residue had been removed.
- Supervised daily production operations, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Coordinated team activities to optimize workflow and enhance productivity.
- Trained new employees on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery, ensuring operational reliability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve production-related issues swiftly.
- Maintained accurate records of production output and employee performance evaluations.
Cheesemaker
Sorrento Lactalis
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted employee evaluations and documented overall progress.
- Operated cheese-making equipment to produce high-quality cheeses consistently.
- Monitored fermentation and aging processes to ensure optimal flavor development.
- Assisted in the formulation of cheese recipes, adapting ingredients for desired outcomes.
- Conducted quality control checks on products, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflows and improve efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of cheese production area, adhering to hygiene protocols.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and equipment handling techniques effectively.
- Resolved production issues promptly, contributing to a smooth workflow in cheese manufacturing processes.
- Maintained detailed records of daily production activities, ensuring traceability for compliance purposes.
- Spearheaded initiatives to reduce energy consumption throughout the cheese-making process, lowering overall operational costs.
- Trained new employees on cheese-making techniques and safety procedures, ensuring consistency in product quality.
- Enhanced cheese quality by implementing strict hygiene and sanitation protocols during production.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on projects aimed at expanding distribution channels, resulting in increased market presence.
- Supported research initiatives for continuous improvement in cheese-making techniques and technologies.
- Participated in networking events within the industry community to build brand awareness and foster partnerships.
- Coordinated with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients at competitive prices while fostering long-lasting relationships with vendors.
- Evaluated competitor offerings regularly to stay informed of industry trends and identify opportunities for innovation and growth.
- Reduced waste by monitoring production processes closely and making adjustments as needed.
Roofer/Supervisor
Ribco
05.2018 - 03.2022
- Installed roofing materials, ensuring proper alignment and secure fastening techniques.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify and address potential leaks or damages.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve project timelines.
- Assisted in maintaining safety protocols and adhering to industry regulations on job sites.
- Operated power tools and equipment safely, demonstrating proficiency in their use.
- Performed repairs on existing roofs, enhancing durability and extending lifespan of materials.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding project updates and concerns.
- Trained new staff on installation techniques and safety practices within the workplace.
- Assisted in removal of old roofing materials and debris to prepare for application of new roofing.
- Performed patching and resealing of roofs to provide maintenance, repairs and protection.
- Installed, repaired, and replaced single-ply roofing systems.
- Precisely cut felt, shingles and strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces.
- Inspected problem roofs to determine best repair procedures.
- Installed asphalt shingles, tile and metal roofing systems to manage exterior construction projects of residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
- Installed high-quality roofing systems, paying careful attention to hazards and other safety concerns.
- Maintained a clean, organized job site minimizing disruptions to clients'' daily lives while also promoting efficiency within the crew.
Customer Service Representative
AAkron Rule Corp
09.2010 - 07.2015
- Delegated tasks to team members according to individual strengths
- Received product deliveries and moved materials to designated workplace locations
- Notified employees of policy and procedure changes to promote overall compliance
- Organized workflow tasks to prevent downtime and production gaps
- Answered customer questions and made product recommendations according to needs.
Customer Service Supervisor
Akron Rule Corp.
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Marketing, shipping/receiving, customer service, marketing, data entry, sales, machine operator
- Taught company procedures to new employees and increased progress by identifying areas of weakness
- Coordinated manpower requirements by increasing or decreasing personnel and overtime to meet changing conditions
- Answered customer questions and made product recommendations according to needs
- Delegated tasks to team members according to individual strengths
- Organized workflow tasks to prevent downtime and production gaps
- Communicated employee, customer and workplace needs to managers
- Coordinated employee schedules according to availability and approved shift changes
- Inspected work environment for health and safety hazards and reported findings to manager
- Compiled company budget and expenditure information and notified managers of discrepancies
- Prepared reports to summarize operational results and financial performance.
Education
Akron High School
Akron, NY06.2005
Skills
- Successful working in a team environment, as well as independently
- Extensive computer skills: MS office, social networks, internet and email, word processing, Adobe Photoshop, WordPress
- Great organizational skills
- The ability to work under pressure and multi-task
- Quality Standards
- Coordinate Events
- Priority Management
- Training and Development
- Team Assignments
- Processes and Procedures
- Train Employees
- Leadership
- Production Goal Setting
- Continuous Improvement
- Inside Sales
- Staff Monitoring
- Performance Evaluations
- Marketing
- Product Knowledge
- Data Entry
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving
- Active Listening
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability
- Technical Support
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Assurance
- Scheduling
- Appointment Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- Employee Supervision
- Performance Management
- Decision-Making
- Leadership and Change Management
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Relationship Building
- Handling Complaints
- Microsoft Office
- Staff Training
Timeline
Manufacutring Supervisor
Lactalis American Group
06.2023 - Current
Cheesemaker
Sorrento Lactalis
03.2022 - 06.2023
Roofer/Supervisor
Ribco
05.2018 - 03.2022
Customer Service Supervisor
Akron Rule Corp.
07.2015 - 06.2018
Customer Service Representative
AAkron Rule Corp
09.2010 - 07.2015
Akron High School
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