Bobby Sumpter
Hazel Green,AL
Summary
Dependable Production Worker proficient in assembly line work. Effective at keeping areas clean and neat to avoid delays. Bringing 7 years of related experience, including measuring and cutting materials, operating automated and mechanical equipment and following work instructions.
Talented Production Worker offering 10+ years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times.
Veteran Production Worker adept at handling tasks efficiently. Knowledgeable about equipment operation, materials handling and documentation.
Talented Machine Operator with solid work history and proven ability to perform well in team and individually.
Machine Operator with positive attitude and a commitment to safety, quality, customer service and lean manufacturing.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Military Police Officer
United States Army
Fort Stewart, GA
03.2009 - 01.2012
- Diffused hostile situations with effective negotiation techniques.
- Facilitated conflict-resolution by implementing protocols and investigating issues through resolution.
- Enforced military laws and regulations.
- Directed and controlled crowds at base functions and organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports.
- Monitored and investigated suspicious persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Partnered with team members to implement service initiatives and achieve team objectives.
- Mitigated risk with immediate emergency response security.
- Saved time through effective emergency issue resolution.
- Monitored and authorized access to restricted areas by employees and visitors to guard against theft and incursion.
Cashier
Dollar General
Gadsden, AL
02.2012 - 11.2012
- Maximized customer satisfaction by providing assistance with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
- Processed returned items in accordance with store policy.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
- Assisted customers with account updates, new service additions and promotional offers.
- Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
- Observed company return policy when processing refunds, including inspecting merchandise for wear or damage.
- Read weekly sales inserts and tracked changing prices to remain up-to-date on store promotions.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
General Laborer
Manpowergroup Inc.
Gadsden, AL
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Sent to various production facilities until needs were met.
Lumper
Action Logistics
Gadsden, AL
03.2013 - 12.2014
- Operated hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts.
- Unloaded incoming products off trucks, moved boxes to staging area, sorted items and transported to final storage locations.
- Unloaded initial shipments and placed on correct delivery trucks.
- Maximized truck space by loading efficiently.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
2nd Stage Tire Builder
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Gadsden, AL
12.2014 - 12.2019
- Completed proper startup and shutdown procedures to protect equipment and personnel.
- Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures.
- Calibrated and adjusted equipment using tools such as center rulers, tape measure, and allen/hex keys.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Check Tire machine at the start of shift.
- Check Component orientation in machine.
- Check drum width and component sets.
- Monitor quality by visual inspections.
- Identify irregularities and tag or set aside non-conforming components and product.
- Changed equipment over to new product.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas.
- Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
- Read and interpreted orders and sketches to fabricate tires according to specifications.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned.
- Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or products.
Molding Operator
Kohler Co.
Huntsville, AL
08.2020 - Current
- Measured and inspected products for surface and dimension defects to verify conformance to specifications.
- Utilized knives and grinders to trim excess materials from parts.
- Tracked machine's overall yield and quality of product to reduce scrap.
- Observed machine operations to detect problems and make necessary adjustments to correct issues.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Packaging Coordinator
Kohler Co.
Huntsville, AL
03.2021 - Current
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
- Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
- Operated lift equipment to safely move stock in and out of high bay areas and around premises.
- Observed inventory allocation to maintain material needs and production deadlines.
- Logged unit quantities and entered data into inventory database.
- Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
- Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination.
- Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
- Worked with internal departments to locate missing packages and remedy incorrect deliveries.
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
Lean Team Leader
Kohler Co
Huntsville, AL
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify areas of improvement in the department's operations.
- Reviewed customer service surveys and implemented strategies to improve customer satisfaction ratings.
- Created training materials and conducted group trainings on new processes or procedures.
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
- Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise.
- Established clear team goals aligned with company objectives, tracking progress regularly.
- Managed conflict resolution within the team to maintain a positive work environment.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Maintained open lines of communication with senior management, reporting team progress and challenges.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Education
Completion - Military Police
Us Army Military Police School
Fort Leonard Wood, MO08.2009
GED -
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL06.2008
Skills
- Hazard analysis and risk control
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Community relations
- Vehicle inspections
- Material loading
- Equipment operation
- Certified forklift operator
- Forklift driving
- Hand and power tool use
- Fast Learner
- Drivers License
- Excellent Time Management
- Eagerness to learn any job assigned to me
- Willing to learn others jobs and tasks to increase productivity and efficiency of my job if possible
Timeline
Lean Team Leader
Kohler Co
02.2024 - Current
Packaging Coordinator
Kohler Co.
03.2021 - Current
Molding Operator
Kohler Co.
08.2020 - Current
2nd Stage Tire Builder
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
12.2014 - 12.2019
Lumper
Action Logistics
03.2013 - 12.2014
Cashier
Dollar General
02.2012 - 11.2012
General Laborer
Manpowergroup Inc.
01.2012 - 03.2013
Military Police Officer
United States Army
03.2009 - 01.2012
Completion - Military Police
Us Army Military Police School
GED -
Gadsden State Community College
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