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Chad Cowell

North Tonawanda,NY

Summary

Highly organized and results focused lead operator with 6 years of experience coaching and mentoring teams of 5 to 12 employees. proven record of spearheading projects and improve collaboration. Looking to gain more experience by becoming a Team Leader / Supervisor role.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Operator

ThermoFisher Scientific
07.2017 - Current
  • Create and update WIN's and SOP's
  • Attended Tier meetings with Leadership to Reports status updates and KPI's.
  • Oversee on the floor performance by developing a detailed plot for staff with planners, balancing workload while maintaining high productivity levels.
  • Led a team of operators, delegating tasks effectively and fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Continued to enhanced team performance through regular training sessions and coaching on best practices, single point lessons.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex operational issues, ensuring smooth production flow by using 5- why system, RCCM's, risk assessments and CAPA's.
  • Served as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and assistance to operators in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations, conducting regular audits and enforcing proper procedures at all times.

SR. Operator

ThermoFisher Scientific
07.2013 - 07.2017
  • Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
  • Signed off on all assets throughout multiple departments.
  • Point person as SME on shift.
  • Worked with outside Contractors to increase OEE.
  • Certified Lean Operator

Operator

Thermofisher Scientific
12.2007 - 07.2013
  • Followed WIN's and SOP's
  • Signed off on macinary ( Blenders, fitzmills, automated filling machines)

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Tonawanda High School
Tonawanda, NY
06.2002

Skills

  • Safety Compliance
  • Lockout and Tagout Processes
  • Production Schedule Adherence / Familiarity
  • Teamwork and Communication
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Multitasking
  • Staff Training
  • Team Leadership
  • Decision Making
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Equipment Operation
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem Solving

Timeline

Lead Operator

ThermoFisher Scientific
07.2017 - Current

SR. Operator

ThermoFisher Scientific
07.2013 - 07.2017

Operator

Thermofisher Scientific
12.2007 - 07.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Niagara County Community College

High School Diploma -

Tonawanda High School

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