Aaron Wahl
Salem,WI
Summary
Hardworking Production Team Lead skilled in organizing and prioritizing tasks, arranging schedules and monitoring equipment operation. First-rate communication, problem-solving and conflict management skills. Prepared to bring 15 years of experience to a challenging new position.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Team Leader
Niagara Bottling, LLC
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Worked with supervisor and other leads to coordinate workflow and updated daily production team accordingly.
- Experienced with plant start-up and shut down, upstream and downstream PM's including upstream sanitation
- Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
- Handled production line documentation for waste, downtime and output.
- Documented production QA information via hourly system logs and discussed issues with supervisor and other department heads.
- Sustained tour-ready production line through continuous and effective housekeeping plans.
- Trained workers in proper operation, calibration and maintenance of production line equipment.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes to safely move heavy loads.
Production Team Member
NexGen Plastics Incorporated
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Installed electrical infrastructure including rigid metal conduit, conduit boxes, high voltage cabling and fuse boxes.
- Assembled sump pumps according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Conducted quality inspections of finished products and made minor repairs to meet project expectations.
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
- Packaged 20+ items per hour to meet challenging production targets
Production Lead
Joule Technologies
05.2017 - 07.2021
- Coordinated with sales, engineering, wiring and inventory manager as well as other department leads to track, prioritize, and set daily and weekly goals for projected and incoming jobs.
- Oversaw production floor inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
- Contributed to continuous improvement and lead initiatives by implementing directives.
- Trained workers in proper operation, calibration and maintenance of production line equipment.
- Conducted tests and diagnostic procedures using tools such as strain gauge analyzers, multimeters, power supplies, Hi-Pot test fixtures, in circuit test fixtures and functional test fixtures.
- Performed preventive maintenance and minor repair to improve machine function and reported larger issues to management.
- Produced at least 5 products per hour by leveraging strong technical knowledge and electrical background to work quickly
Electronics Repair Technician
Cell Phone Repair
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Customer service including sales, replying to enquiries and complaints, demonstrations of new equipment and programs, and training services including basic electronic maintenance, use , data transfers etc.
- Evaluated devices to identify and locate system malfunctions using visual, manual and computer-assisted diagnostic approaches.
- Cell phone, tablet, iPhone, iPad, iPod, laptop, and PC repair including: digitizers, LCDs, charge & aux ports, speakers, batteries, power supplies, soldering, water damage restorations etc.
- Set up of devices for commercial and private use including data transfers, installation of software, operating systems, and networks.
Canvasser Crew Chief
Pro Roofing & Exterior
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Scheduled and directed canvassers to relevant worksites.
- Helped guide homeowners through process of inspection, filing insurance claim(s) and completion of project.
- Assist with storm damage inspections.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions,
Production Associate
Maass Midwest Manufacturing
10.2014 - 02.2015
- CNC machining.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Stand up and sit down forklift experience.
- Warehouse duties including order picking & packing and inventory.
Picker
Young Innovations
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments.
- Ensured proper inventory by matching quantities and items being shipped against production output.
- Possess math proficiency and strong communication skills.
Snow Removal Crew Chief
X-Pert Landscaping
12.2013 - 03.2014
- Set work schedule according to coverage needs and team skills.
- Helped guide, direct and motivate others to create task orientated environment.
- Established and maintained positive working environment between employer and their customers.
- Physical labor.
- Managed team of 5 employees, overseeing, training, and professional growth of employees
Education
GED -
Cook County School District
Illinios07.2016
Skills
- Project Management
- Strong communication skills
- Highly adaptable
- Forklift Operation
- Experience with CAD and blueprints
- CNC machining
- Inventory Control
- Order Picking and Processing
Timeline
Production Team Leader
Niagara Bottling, LLC
10.2021 - 03.2023
Production Team Member
NexGen Plastics Incorporated
08.2021 - 10.2021
Production Lead
Joule Technologies
05.2017 - 07.2021
Electronics Repair Technician
Cell Phone Repair
03.2017 - 07.2017
Canvasser Crew Chief
Pro Roofing & Exterior
03.2015 - 03.2017
Production Associate
Maass Midwest Manufacturing
10.2014 - 02.2015
Picker
Young Innovations
07.2014 - 10.2014
Snow Removal Crew Chief
X-Pert Landscaping
12.2013 - 03.2014
GED -
Cook County School District