Aaron Stephens
Waterloo,IA
Summary
Results-driven professional with a robust background in team leadership and training. Skilled in inventory management and problem-solving, contributing to improved operational workflows and team performance. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead
Conagra Brands
Waterloo, Iowa
05.2022 - Current
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Led team in daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards to maintain operational integrity.
- Trained new staff on equipment usage and operational procedures, facilitating employee validations for job advancement.
- Inspected products and equipment during production, maintenance, and cleaning stages to uphold quality control.
- Corrected and closed process orders. Counted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current.
Production Technician
Conagra Brands
Waterloo, Iowa
12.2018 - 05.2022
- Operated production equipment, achieving consistent product output aligned with quality standards.
- Monitored quality control standards during the batching, processing, and packaging processes.
- Maintained equipment and performed routine inspections for optimal performance.
- Documented production data, including ingredient and material usages, Centerlines, and quality inspection results, and reported discrepancies to supervisors for timely resolution.
- Trained new personnel in operating procedures for various pieces of production equipment, Plant GMPs, quality standards, safety standards, and SAP transactions.
Material Handler
Conagra Brands
Waterloo, Iowa
06.2014 - 12.2018
- Operated forklifts and shag truck to transport materials and move semi trailers to and from loading dock, ensuring efficient flow within facility.
- Loaded and unloaded products from delivery trucks and inspected trucks and incoming materials to maintain quality standards.
- Received materials and delivered them to designated areas within warehouse or production areas to maintain operations.
- Used SAP transactions to manage inventory, receive shipments, and to process outgoing shipments.
- Operated Palletizing equipment and assisted with troubleshooting and maintaining equipment.
- Led D crew shift in warehouse, overseeing job rotations and reporting issues while collaborating with production to streamline operations.
Jobsite Foreman
US Grain Storage Systems
Dike, Iowa
04.2010 - 05.2014
- Enforced safety regulations to ensure a secure working environment for all staff.
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of grain storage and equipment construction and repair.
- Facilitated client communication to clarify project requirements and provide timely updates.
- Prepared daily work orders detailing progress of projects, labor hours, material usage. Maintained crew time cards.
- Serviced crew vehicles and service trucks, ensuring operational readiness and maintaining accurate driving logs.
Warehouse Order Picker
Martin Bros
Cedar Falls, Iowa
04.2006 - 04.2010
- Used RF scanner to pick items from bins and complete orders.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to ensure timely and accurate order picking.
- Stacked picked items onto pallets to meet customer specifications and delivery deadlines.
- Followed safety procedures while working in the warehouse environment.
- Maintained cleanliness of warehouse area to uphold safety standards and ensure a productive work environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA05.2017
Skills
- Team leadership
- Training and development
- Process improvement
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Risk management
- Strategic planning
- Problem solving
- Equipment maintenance
Certification
Better Processing Control School
Timeline
Team Lead
Conagra Brands
05.2022 - Current
Production Technician
Conagra Brands
12.2018 - 05.2022
Material Handler
Conagra Brands
06.2014 - 12.2018
Jobsite Foreman
US Grain Storage Systems
04.2010 - 05.2014
Warehouse Order Picker
Martin Bros
04.2006 - 04.2010
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Kirkwood Community College