Brandon Meade
Chase City,VA
Summary
Hands-on Manufacturer with outstanding skills in executing tests for fast-paced environments. Initiated preventive measures and utilized test instruments for optimal performance of systems. Strong mechanical skills with eye for detail in operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturer
Reynolds Consumer Products Inc.
South Boston, Virginia
07.2020 - Current
- Operated machinery to assemble packaging products efficiently.
- Troubleshot and repaired machinery to restore production and keep equipment running efficiently.
- Responded swiftly to machine breakdowns and production issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production flow.
- Helped maintain consistent production by responding to equipment issues and supporting operators throughout the shift.
- Worked under pressure to identify problems, determine the appropriate solution, and return machines to operation as quickly as possible.
- Communicated machine issues and production updates to supervisors and other leadership.
- Conducted quality checks, ensuring adherence to product standards and enhancing overall quality assurance.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards and safety procedures were followed.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards consistently.
- Led team as a proactive leader, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
- Led team members by setting a positive example and maintaining a professional, productive work environment.
- Served as a role model for safety, attendance, work ethic, quality, and following company procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production workflows.
- Helped train and guide employees on proper machine operation, procedures, and workplace expectations.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving, mechanical troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills.
- Maintained calm and professional demeanor during unexpected breakdowns and high-pressure situations, fostering a stable work environment.
- Took initiative when problems occurred rather than waiting for someone else to address them.
- Held myself and team members accountable for following safety, quality, and production standards.
- Held myself and team members accountable for following safety, quality, and production standards.
- Facilitated training sessions for new employees on company procedures.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline operational efficiency.
- Led team meetings to align on project goals and objectives.
- Developed schedules to ensure adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Created training materials and conducted group trainings on new processes or procedures.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Maintained daily inventory to facilitate successful material distribution.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Monitored equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness for immediate deployment.
Saw Operator
Pallet one sawmill
Chase City, VA
06.2014 - 01.2020
- Operated saw machinery to cut wood materials accurately.
- Maintained equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely production schedules.
Employee
Crutchfield and associates land surveying
Chase City, Virginia
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Executed day-to-day duties with accuracy and efficiency to support overall team objectives.
- Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team collaboration and project outcomes.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product and service-related issues.
- Cleared vegetation and brush to enhance accessibility for surveying tasks, brush, and tree limbs to create accessible survey lines and field paths.
- Assisted with locating and marking property corners, boundaries, easements, and other points of interest.
- Placed stakes, flags, pins, and other markers to identify surveyed locations and property boundaries.
- Read and followed survey plats, maps, property descriptions, and field instructions.
- Worked outdoors in varying weather and terrain while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Communicated with surveyors, property owners, coworkers, and other personnel in a professional manner.
- Followed safety procedures while operating equipment and working near roads, wooded areas, and private properties.
- Worked effectively as part of a surveying crew to complete projects efficiently and accurately.
- Cleared vegetation and brush to enhance accessibility for surveying tasks, brush, and tree limbs to create accessible survey lines and field paths.
Skills
- Machinery operation
- Machine operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- ISO standards
- Performance monitoring
- Process improvement
- Operational excellence
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Leadership training
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Workplace safety
- Assembly line management
- Assembly line management
Timeline
Manufacturer
Reynolds Consumer Products Inc.
07.2020 - Current
Saw Operator
Pallet one sawmill
06.2014 - 01.2020
Employee
Crutchfield and associates land surveying
02.2012 - 02.2014