Alishia Sumner
KERSHAW,United States
Summary
Motivated Team Lead possessing excellent leadership and planning abilities. Focused on delivering high-quality products on tight schedules. Monitors, trains and encourages employees to improve skills and meet demanding targets. History of successfully developing and managing strong teams through proactive training and issue management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Production MIG Welder
Chief Buildings
Lancaster, South Carolina
03.2024 - Current
- Set up welding machines and related equipment according to specifications.
- Perform MIG welding on a variety of materials including steel, aluminum, stainless steel and other alloys.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine the specific welding requirements.
- Inspect finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Maintain a safe work area by adhering to safety regulations, policies and procedures.
- Clean parts before welding operation is performed using appropriate cleaning methods such as grinding or wire brushing.
- Replace worn consumable items such as electrodes, nozzles and tips when needed.
- Monitor progress of welds throughout the entire process to ensure accuracy of joints.
- Grind down excess weld, slag or spatter using power tools or hand tools.
- Repair defective parts or fill holes, indentations or seams in metal products.
- Handled equipment and materials following protocols for safe and cost-effective production.
- Produced smooth and even welds by maintaining consistent approach.
- Used correct tools, materials, and attachments for the specific job.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
Soft Chew Team Lead
Nutramax Laboratories, Inc.
Lancaster, SC
01.2021 - Current
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
- Resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current.
- Integrated process improvements to increase overall workflow.
- Organized and prioritized incoming raw material and optimized team workflows and resources to handle dynamic demands.
- Documented production levels, materials used and special incidents to keep management informed of daily activities.
- Kept work flowing smoothly in and out of department by working closely with shipping, warehouse and other personnel to coordinate movements.
- Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs.
- Followed staffing strategies to achieve production goals.
- Quality checked components to determine conformance to specifications.
- Moved supplies and finished products by operating forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Performed various troubleshooting tasks to address production issues.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Assessed, motivated and empowered team members to work to build company satisfaction and loyalty, to support retention and growth.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Conducted inspections of equipment before, during and after shifts to immediately resolve issues that could cause project delays.
- Trained new quality soft chew operators.
- Identified equipment issues using troubleshooting techniques to keep machinery fully operational during shifts.
- Adjusted machines for speed control and wood feeds to promote production of quality products.
- Reviewed specifications and directions carefully to determine precise set up for production equipment according to specifications.
- Set up and operated MIG welding machines according to established safety procedures.
- Cleaned workpieces prior to welding using wire brushes, grinders or chemical solutions.
- Reviewed blueprints and drawings to determine work requirements prior to beginning projects.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the day.
- Produced smooth and even welds by maintaining consistent approach.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Performed MIG welding on a variety of metals, including steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
Soft Chew Operator
Nutramax Laboratories, Inc.
Lancaster, SC
09.2017 - 01.2021
- Set up and operated machines such as Formax F400 and Littleford Blender to create high-quality Nutramax products.
- Monitored feed and speed of machines during machining process.
- Reported all operational deficiencies to supervisor and maintenance personnel.
- Completed minor machine maintenance, including oiling parts and cleaning components.
- Monitored operations machines to detect malfunctions and identify product defects.
- Comprehended and carried out routine or complex job specifications and requirements.
- Operated Blend and Form equipment safely and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Prepared machines for daily operations by calibrating, adjusting, and testing control or settings.
- Earned reputation for good attendance andhard work.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation
Education
Certificate -
NSC Bloodborne And Airborne Pathogens Course
Lancaster, SC01.2022
Certificate -
10 Hour General Industry Safety And Health
Lancaster, SC11.2021
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Pageland, AL05.2011
Skills
- Production monitoring
- Training new employees with machinery
- Organization
- Workplace safety
- Experience in leadership
- First aid, CPR, AED trained
- MIG Welder
Timeline
Production MIG Welder
Chief Buildings
03.2024 - Current
Soft Chew Team Lead
Nutramax Laboratories, Inc.
01.2021 - Current
Soft Chew Operator
Nutramax Laboratories, Inc.
09.2017 - 01.2021
Certificate -
NSC Bloodborne And Airborne Pathogens Course
Certificate -
10 Hour General Industry Safety And Health
High School Diploma -
Central High School
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