Bruce Morrison
Elk Grove,IL
Summary
Seasoned professional familiar with operations and best practices. Recognized for leading and motivating workers to meet challenging targets while maintaining strict quality standards. Dedicated to preventing waste, maximizing safety and maintaining employee satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Team Leader
Greenwood Associates /Florida Bulk group
Northlale, IL
05.2022 - Current
- Supervise a production team of employees, ensuring daily targets are met and quality standards exceeded.
- Implemented streamlined QC procedures, reducing product defects
- Trained and onboarded new hires on safety protocols, SOPs, and equipment use.
- Collaborate daily with engineering, maintenance, and logistics to address production problems
- Conduct regular performance reviews, offering coaching and recognizing top-performing team members.
- Forecast staffing needs based on projected volume to maintain uninterrupted operations.
- Handle forklift operations—loading/unloading trucks, scanning and staging orders per customer requirements.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to maintain continuous operations.
Prep Cook/Order Picker
Instaworks gigs
Chicago, Illinois
05.2020 - Current
- Prepare menu items—including special dietary meals—in hospitals and nursing homes, maintaining strict hygiene and food safety standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment such as mixers, slicers, and ovens safely and effectively.
- checking temperatures and expiration dates.
- Manage logistics tasks: unloading trucks, inventory counts, sanitation (restrooms, windows), and trash removal.
- Accurately pick, scan, and pack orders for distribution, ensuring order accuracy
- Stage and ship order
- Operated powered industrial trucks such as forklifts, pallet jacks or order pickers safely to move merchandise throughout the facility.
Batch Maker
Bluecrew
Chicago, IL
05.2020 - 08.2023
- Operated mixing equipment to create consistent product batches.
- Monitored ingredient inventory and reported shortages to ensure timely production.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area to comply with safety standards.
- Transported mixed materials to production areas while maintaining equipment cleanliness and safety standards.
- Documented batch production logs for traceability and compliance purposes.
- Adjusted machinery settings based on recipe requirements to optimize performance.
Brisket saw operator
American Food Group
Gibbon , Nebraska
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Operated various saws to cut materials according to specifications.
- Maintained equipment for optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Coordinated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance productivity.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding production issues and needs.
- Processed meat carcasses, performing precise cuts, trimming, skinning, and sorting to meet USDA and religious compliance requirements.
Production Line Leader
Ferrara Candy
Forest Park, Illinois
01.2015 - 04.2019
- Coordinated shift setup based on work orders, adjusted machine settings, and verified metal detection safety checks.
- Tracked output data, performed minor machine repairs, and replaced consumables (film, ink ribbons).
- Inspected product quality and guided line workers to meet packaging standards.
- Led teams to achieve daily production goals (maintained ≥83% line efficiency).
- Reported performance deviations to supervisors and implemented corrective actions.
Education
Sullivan High School
Chicago, ILSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Incidents management
- Contamination prevention
Timeline
Production Team Leader
Greenwood Associates /Florida Bulk group
05.2022 - Current
Prep Cook/Order Picker
Instaworks gigs
05.2020 - Current
Batch Maker
Bluecrew
05.2020 - 08.2023
Brisket saw operator
American Food Group
06.2019 - 05.2020
Production Line Leader
Ferrara Candy
01.2015 - 04.2019
Sullivan High School