Brent Roberts
Topeka ,KS
Summary
Seasoned Team Leader offering over four years of experience in progressive and accomplished supervisory roles. Focused and skilled at employee oversight, mentoring and driving continuous improvements. Recognized for high levels of production and quality.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Reliability Lead
JM Smucker
Topeka , KS
09.2024 - Current
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for critical equipment and assets.
- Assisted in root cause analysis for equipment failures and issues.
- Implemented preventative maintenance programs to enhance operational performance.
- Reviewed and updated reliability documentation for accuracy and clarity.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding product performance or malfunctions, recommending appropriate corrective actions.
- Recommended modifications or upgrades based on observed deficiencies in current system operations.
- Coordinated with technicians to prioritize and assign maintenance tasks effectively.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely availability of parts and supplies.
- Prepared estimates for capital investments related to machine upgrades or replacements.
- Installed, adjusted, maintained, and repaired production machines and equipment according to blueprints and specifications.
Packaging Team Leader
JM Smucker
Topeka , KS
2018 - 09.2024
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members, enhancing overall group productivity.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to learn new things without direction.
- Conducted inspections of equipment before, during and after shifts to immediately resolve issues that could cause project delays.
- Developed and monitored weekly staff schedules to ensure optimal resource allocation.
- Rotated through various workstations to support team operations.
- Offered constructive criticism regarding quality assurance on team phone calls.
- Identified equipment issues using troubleshooting techniques to keep machinery fully operational during shifts.
- Followed staffing strategies to achieve production goals.
- Quality checked components to determine conformance to specifications.
- Worked with Education and Training departments to build training plans and implement them.
- Replaced worn and damaged parts to keep maintenance equipment fully functional.
- Ordered parts, supplies and equipment from suppliers or obtained needed items from storage rooms.
- Detected and repaired hazardous conditions or concerns that presented risk of accidents or injuries.
- Created daily, weekly, and monthly checklists for building equipment maintenance procedures, streamlining record-keeping and task management.
- Read and interpreted equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Performed cleaning and lubrication on machinery components such as shafts and bearings to maintain functionality.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Dry Warehouse Technician
JM Smucker
Topeka, KS
2017 - 2018
- Used equipment such as hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts safely and efficiently.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve shared goals and resolve product and service-related issues.
- Partnered with team members to fulfill project requirements, create solutions, and meet deadlines.
- Organized and prioritized tasks to effectively meet service goals.
- Worked overtime to ensure consistent production levels were maintained.
Associate Lead With Keys
PetSmart
Topeka , KS
2015 - 2017
- Connected with customers daily to understand needs, provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.
- Hired, trained, and motivated warehouse staff, promoting adherence to schedules and operational efficiency.
- Delegated tasks to employees, fostering skill development and team engagement.
- Ensured inventory accuracy through regular stock counts and resolution of discrepancies.
- Identified, investigated and corrected inventory issues.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Set up visually appealing promotional displays.
- Employed first-in first-out protocols to reduce waste.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson West High School
Meriden, KS05.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Washburn University
Topeka, KsSome College (No Degree) - Business Management
Rasmussen College - Topeka
Topeka, KSSkills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Quality Improvement
- Safety
- Training/ Team development
- Team Supervision
- Leadership
- Experience in leadership
- Ability to analyze reports
- Create maintenance plans
- Parts ordering
- Microsoft Office
- Issue resolution
- Multitasking
- PPE use
- People skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
Timeline
Reliability Lead
JM Smucker
09.2024 - Current
Packaging Team Leader
JM Smucker
2018 - 09.2024
Dry Warehouse Technician
JM Smucker
2017 - 2018
Associate Lead With Keys
PetSmart
2015 - 2017
High School Diploma -
Jefferson West High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Washburn University
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Rasmussen College - Topeka