Anthony Burford
Angola,IN
Summary
Proven leader and skilled problem-solver, I excelled at Lund International by driving team productivity and maintaining high-quality standards. With expertise in operations management and a knack for fostering team unity, I consistently enhanced workflow and employee motivation. My approach led to notable improvements in process efficiency and customer satisfaction, showcasing my commitment to excellence and strategic vision.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Lund International
Howe, IN
06.2024 - Current
- Managed team of 16 employees, ensuring high productivity and quality standards were met.
Production Worker
Tenneco Automotive
Angola, IN
05.2010 - 05.2024
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Identified defective parts or components and removed them from production line.
- Analyzed work orders to determine materials needed for each production batch.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
- Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Tracked production data such as number of items produced per hour, day, week.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on all machinery used in the production line.
- Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
- Adhered strictly to established guidelines and procedures while performing duties.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Monitored inventory levels and replenished supplies as needed.
- Monitored production line operations to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Operated forklift to move materials and finished products within warehouse.
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
- Reported any issues to supervisor immediately for resolution.
- Troubleshot technical issues that arose during assembly process.
- Utilized computer software programs to record details related to production process.
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
- Inspected product quality prior to packaging and shipment.
- Performed minor repairs on machinery as needed.
- Ensured proper labeling of completed products before shipping out.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Verified accuracy of finished products against work orders or blueprints.
- Communicated with team members regarding tasks assigned during shift.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
- Assisted in setting up production lines for manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northside High School
Fort Wayne, INSkills
- Schedule development
- Industrial hygiene
- Decision-making
- Customer service
- Workflow management
- Task delegation
- Operations management
- Conflict resolution
- Policy enforcement
- Team building
- Relationship building
- Attention to detail
- Employee motivation
- Safety protocols
- Process monitoring and improvement
- Expectation setting
- Documentation and reporting
- Department organization
- Process improvement
Timeline
Supervisor
Lund International
06.2024 - Current
Production Worker
Tenneco Automotive
05.2010 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Northside High School
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