Branden Twomey
Chillicothe,OH
Summary
Extraordinary leader and problem solver looking to transition from a successful career in the military to the paper production industry. Calm under pressure with superior time management and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Supervisor
Sofidel
Circleville, OH
06.2021 - Current
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Built performance-oriented culture with satisfied, hardworking employees by clearly highlighting employee success and developing leaders from within.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
- Oversaw talented team by actively communicating project information, remedying issues and delivering positive feedback.
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
Rewinder Tuner
Sofidel
Circleville, Ohio
08.2018 - Current
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
Rewinder Operator
Sofidel
Circleville, OH
09.2017 - Current
- Responsible for set-up, operation, and adjustment of paper rewinder and logsaw equipment to achieve established production speed target(s).
- Manage and control the quality of production and/or maintenance issues which can occur. Communicate all related operational challenges and offer process improvement.
- Understand and apply quality specifications to the operation of the machine to assure finished goods comply with established BOM and quality standards.
- Reads and comprehends production schedule, work orders, manuals, and performance specifications, to establish proper operation of the equipment; to include centerline machine settings, machine speed, etc.
4th Hand - Winder Operator
Glatfelter
Chillicothe, OH
03.2014 - Current
- Inspected quality of paper
- Set rolls in required packs
- Assisted in cleaning and bringing up the paper machine and winder
- Helped the 3rd and 5th hand when needed
5th Hand
Glatfelter
Chillicothe, OH
03.2014 - 09.2017
- Loaded mandrels and unloaded jumbos from the paper machine
- Loaded and unloaded mandrels from winder
- Removed excess paper from mandrel
- Maintained and cut roll cores needed for the winder
- Assisted in started up the paper machine and winder
Winder roll truck operator
Glatfelter
Chillicothe, OH
03.2014 - 09.2017
- Used a roll utility truck to move paper rolls to the wrapping department
Starch Plant Operator
Glatfelter
Chillicothe, OH
03.2014 -
- Controlled the count of chemicals used to make batches of starch for the paper machines
- Helped the Fiber operator prep pulp for the machines
Finishing Pulper Operator
Glatfelter
Chillicothe, OH
03.2014 - 09.2017
- Recycled excess paper from various places around the mill
- Used paper that did not meet selling requirements to make stock pulp for the machines
Broke Beater Operator
Glatfelter
Chillicothe, OH
03.2014 -
- Operated beater tanks directly from the paper machines
- Used paper that did not meet selling qualifications to make stock pulp for the machines
Lead over Flooring Department
Commercial Vehicle Group
Chillicothe, OH
02.2011 - 03.2014
- Kept charge of 6 employees
- Two press operators, two material epoxy operators, and two final cleaners/inspectors
- Gave daily reports to management
- Always tried to complete more than the daily quota
Flooring Press Operator
Commercial Vehicle Group
Chillicothe, OH
02.2011 - 03.2014
- Operated a hydronic press to make various floor material for semi trucks
- Required to use many different die boards with several amounts of inserts to accommodate customer needs
Interior panel final upholstery, installation puncher/insp
Commercial Vehicle Group
Chillicothe, OH
02.2011 - 03.2014
- Inspect interior door panels before installing final materials
- Inspect cab and sleeper wall panels before punching holes for installation
- inspect cab and sleeper door panels before punching holes for installation
Education
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Ukiah High School
Ukiah, CA2002
Skills
- Production procedures
- Solvent bonding ability
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Microsoft applications skills
- Extremely quick learner
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Team leader
- Crane control functions specialist
- Works well in extreme temperatures
- Critical thinking
- Disaster preparedness
- Troubleshooting
- Organized
Military
Signal Support System Specialist, 08/2002 to 03/2008
Army - Various Locations
Army - Various Locations
- Maintained and operated all communication devices within my unit; computers, phones, radios, along with LAN/WAN networks.
- Kept track of all equipment required to sustain communication efficiency.
- Section/squad leader from 08/2005 to 03/2008
Timeline
Shift Supervisor
Sofidel
06.2021 - Current
Rewinder Tuner
Sofidel
08.2018 - Current
Rewinder Operator
Sofidel
09.2017 - Current
5th Hand
Glatfelter
03.2014 - 09.2017
Winder roll truck operator
Glatfelter
03.2014 - 09.2017
Starch Plant Operator
Glatfelter
03.2014 -
Finishing Pulper Operator
Glatfelter
03.2014 - 09.2017
Broke Beater Operator
Glatfelter
03.2014 -
4th Hand - Winder Operator
Glatfelter
03.2014 - Current
Lead over Flooring Department
Commercial Vehicle Group
02.2011 - 03.2014
Flooring Press Operator
Commercial Vehicle Group
02.2011 - 03.2014
Interior panel final upholstery, installation puncher/insp
Commercial Vehicle Group
02.2011 - 03.2014
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Ukiah High School
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