Adam Masters
Commonwealth Cooperage
Morehead,KY
15
years of professional experience
Results-driven professional with a proven track record at Pathways Inc., excelling in operations management and strategic planning. Demonstrated expertise in quality control and compliance training, enhancing productivity and reducing costs. Strong communicator and problem-solver, adept at fostering collaboration and mentoring teams to achieve operational excellence.
Work History
Floater/ Inspector
3 Years- Monitored workmanship to maintain consistent product standards and customer requirements.
- Documented inspection findings and sorted nonconforming items for rework or rejection.
- Verified assembly quality across staves, hoops, and heads during production flow.
Maintenance Assistant
3 Years 7 Months- Coordinated preventive maintenance tasks to support reliable facility and equipment operation.
- Troubleshot pumps, conveyors, and support equipment to restore normal operation quickly.
- Replaced worn components and completed routine repairs to maintain production readiness.
- Verified compliance with safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and sanitation standards.
- Used and operated various types of tools such as power saws, sanders, grinders, forklifts, and basic hand tools.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts to restore equipment functionality.
Operations Manager
7 Years 6 Months- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Quality control
Visual inspections
Inspection reporting
Training and mentoring
Safety awareness
Clean driving record
Equipment inspection
Equipment operation
Progress monitoring
Project management
Strategic planning
Report writing
Compliance training
Trained in procedure
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Time management
Product inspection
Critical thinking
Decision-making
Excellent communication
Written communication
Troubleshooting
Organizational skills
Multitasking
Packaging and shipping support
Performance monitoring
Item sorting
Good manufacturing practices
Operations monitoring
Timeline
Floater/ Inspector
Commonwealth Cooperage
10.2023 - CurrentRead More
Maintenance Assistant
AppHarvest
03.2020 - 10.2023Read More
Operations Manager
Pathways Inc
02.2012 - 08.2019Read More
Morehead State University
High School Diploma
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