Arthur Williams
Production Team Lead
Powder Springs,GA
Summary
Dedicated Team leader with expertise in inventory management and safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance workflows through team collaboration and attention to detail. Experienced forklift operator and machine operator with a strong focus on safety compliance and process optimization. Skilled in inventory management and machine troubleshooting, contributing to improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime. Proactive production line team leader with expertise in employee training and safety protocols. Known for effective communication and collaboration, ensuring high-quality standards and optimized production workflows.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
PepsiCo
Atlanta, Georgia
04.2013 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks with precision and care.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment before operation daily.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and hazards.
- Assisted in training new staff on proper forklift operation techniques.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Facilitated loading of pallets for timely shipment. onto trailers for shipment.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory movements and stock levels.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow processes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Inspected incoming shipments for damage and verified product counts.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
Machine Operator
Pepsi Beverages
Atlanta, Georgia
04.2013 - Current
- Operated high-speed production equipment for beverage packaging.
- Monitored machine performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Troubleshot equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency.
- Adjusted machine settings to ensure precise operation during production runs. to complete tasks accurately.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Observed machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Inspected finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Recorded production data accurately for compliance and quality control purposes.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational processes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth production flow.
- Assisted in training new operators on machinery and safety practices.
- Adhered to safety protocols and maintained clean work areas.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Monitored the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate project completion and enhance communication.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
Inventory Coordinator
Pepsi Beverages
Stone Mountain, Georgia
04.2013 - Current
- Managed inventory levels using automated tracking systems.
- Coordinated shipment schedules with suppliers and distribution centers.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Communicated effectively with cross-functional teams to optimize operations.
- Identified discrepancies between actual stock and computer-generated reports.
- Coordinated cycle counts to verify accuracy of inventory records.
- Reviewed purchase orders against invoices to ensure items were received correctly.
- Performed daily, weekly, or monthly reconciliations of inventory balances.
- Processed vendor returns by verifying items against return policies. from vendors and updated appropriate documents accordingly.
Production Line Team Leader
Pepsi Bottling Group
Stone Mountain, Georgia
04.2013 - Current
- Directed daily bottling line production operations to optimize efficiency.
- Coordinated workflow across production stations to streamline operations and improve overall productivity.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced waste and optimized production efficiency.
- Monitored quality control processes to uphold product standards.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and equipment operation.
- Ensured that safety standards were followed at all times in the production area.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability.
- Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining high quality standards.
- Developed strategies for troubleshooting problems related to machinery, materials, or personnel performance issues quickly.
Education
High School Diploma -
THOMASVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Thomasville, GA05-2000
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Machine troubleshooting
- Production coordination
- Team collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye coordination
- Warehouse management systems
- Palletizing
- Documentation
- RF scanner
- Production management
- Continuous improvement
- Employee training
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Process optimization
- Production scheduling
- Team management
- Standard operating procedures
- Employee engagement
- Workplace safety
- Machine operation
- Incidents management
- Quality assurance
- Shift supervision
- Manufacturing
- Production goal tracking
- Meeting production goals
- Machine maintenance
- Team oversight
- Work supervision
- Shift scheduling
- Workflow optimization
- Inventory assessment
- Relationship building
Timeline
Forklift Operator
PepsiCo
04.2013 - Current
Machine Operator
Pepsi Beverages
04.2013 - Current
Inventory Coordinator
Pepsi Beverages
04.2013 - Current
Production Line Team Leader
Pepsi Bottling Group
04.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
THOMASVILLE HIGH SCHOOL