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Arthur Harris

Kentwood

Summary

Results-driven production professional with focus on meeting high standards and delivering measurable outcomes. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic settings. Expertise in process optimization and quality control, ensuring reliable, high-quality production.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Packaging & Labeling Tech

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing Inc.
02.2022 - Current
  • Assist with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Manage time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Pay attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Utilize 5S

Owner/Operator

Hickory Stix Catering
01.2018 - Current
  • Event catering for local universities, organizations, and businesses
  • Festival vendor
  • Provide/donate food for Heartside Neighbors in downtown Grand Rapids

Production Supervisor

Stiles Homage, Kentwood Michigan
01.2018 - 10.2018
  • Place employees on assignment at beginning of shift according to production schedule
  • Ensure adequate coverage approving vacations, holidays, etc.
  • Monitor productivity according to policies, procedures, work instructions and safety
  • Enforce housekeeping and 5S
  • Handle employee disputes and issues
  • Recommend disciplinary actions to plant manager
  • 6 Sigma compliant

Safe Launch & Quality Control

Bosch Emissions Systems
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Safe Launch-assist with packing and shipping design
  • Quality Control-check assembly of parts and test parts
  • Organize daily schedules for shipping
  • Assist with new program and software implementation and design
  • Pack and prepare for shipment to Chrysler
  • (closed)

Gill Staffing
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Assignment: Sound Tech, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI
  • Manufacture sound proofing materials

School Security Officer

Grand Rapids Public Schools
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • “Serve and Protect” the students, faculty and staff
  • Facilitate communication within the school and home environment
  • Respond to and investigate crimes in and around GRPS buildings.
  • Prepare and maintain incident reports, logs and evidence
  • Facilitate emergency lock-down drills
  • Maintain communication within the department and district using email communication and two-way radios
  • Maintain daily activity and transportation logs
  • Maintain crowd control during school events
  • Member of the Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT)

Owner/Operator

Hickory Stix BBQ & Grill
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Manage and maintain the daily operations of the business
  • Provide a clean, safe and customer friendly environment
  • Daily restaurant maintenance and upkeep including cleaning and sanitizing kitchen work areas and floors, dining areas, restrooms and entrance
  • Maintain all general health and safety standards according to local health department standards and regulations.
  • Maintain and record accurate records of accounting, inventory, staff hours, etc.
  • (closed)

Sound Technician and Machine Operator

Lear Corporation
01.1999 - 01.2005
  • Green belt certification
  • Automotive seat testing
  • Quality inspection of product assembly
  • Package seats for shipping
  • In-house inventory
  • Light painting
  • Small project organizer
  • Team coordinator
  • (closed)

Foreman Assistant

Clark Highway
01.1995 - 01.1998
  • State and Federal highway painting
  • General maintenance of paint truck for regular operation
  • Route planning for work trip
  • Coordination and scheduling projects with various counties in Michigan
  • (closed)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Skills

  • Production Scheduling
  • Team Management
  • Verbal and Presentation Skills
  • Quality control
  • Continuous improvement
  • Production management
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Assembly and production
  • Equipment operation
  • Quality assurance
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Workflow optimization
  • Manufacturing
  • Quality assurance expertise

Certification

  • Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT)
  • CPR (Adult, Child and Infant) and First Aid
  • Anti-Bullying
  • FEMA-Introduction to Incident Command System ICS-100 for School
  • Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

Timeline

Packaging & Labeling Tech

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing Inc.
02.2022 - Current

Owner/Operator

Hickory Stix Catering
01.2018 - Current

Production Supervisor

Stiles Homage, Kentwood Michigan
01.2018 - 10.2018

Safe Launch & Quality Control

Bosch Emissions Systems
01.2014 - 01.2017

Gill Staffing
01.2013 - 01.2014

School Security Officer

Grand Rapids Public Schools
01.2008 - 01.2010

Owner/Operator

Hickory Stix BBQ & Grill
01.2005 - 01.2008

Sound Technician and Machine Operator

Lear Corporation
01.1999 - 01.2005

Foreman Assistant

Clark Highway
01.1995 - 01.1998

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Cornerstone University
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