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Chad Ley

Prairie du Chien

Summary

Diligent college student with over 20 years of manufacturing experience, specializing in Supply Chain Management. Dedicated to prompt project completion and adapting to industry demands. Strong emphasis on teamwork, thriving as a collaborator to ensure equitable task distribution and motivate others towards shared goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shipping/Receiving/Material Handler

3M
12.2016 - Current
  • Palletize customer specific orders
  • Check products for quality and verify products match shipping orders
  • Operate forklift trucks in a safe and efficient manner

Machine Operator

Schreiber Foods
08.2016 - 12.2016
  • Operated yogurt filler machine
  • Responsible for accuracy of product being dispensed and responsible for clean up and sanitation

UTILITY OPERATOR

Rayovac
02.2010 - 08.2016
  • Fill in for employees on the lines as needed for additional help
  • Help do rework as needed
  • Learn a wide variety of jobs within the plant
  • Maintain a high quality product
  • Perform quality control checks

Pak Team Member

NuPak Inc
09.2009 - 01.2010
  • Package a variety of cheese and meat products in vacuum sealed blister packages for companies such as Oscar Mayer and Kraft
  • End product is inspected for any possible defects per USDA and FDA guidelines

Machine Operator

Prairie Industries
05.2009 - 09.2009
  • Help set up, operate, and inspect blister packs or clamshell packages containing plastic hooks or other 3M products in accordance to lead operator instructions
  • Help maintain a safe, clean, and friendly work environment
  • Report all product rejects to leads at the end of the shift

Production Worker/Team Leader

Merkle-Korff Ind.
05.1999 - 09.2007
  • Set up machine according to Engineering Standard blueprints
  • Consistantly checked end product for quality
  • Submitted daily production and material scrap for my department to the Production Manager
  • Assisted other departments when an employee was absent
  • Troubleshoot and correct problems with little or no help
  • I designed and fabricated new parts for a machine that removed burrs from parts
  • This plant shut down on September 30, 2007, and I went back to college

Production Group Leader

O'Bryan Brothers Inc
07.1997 - 05.1999
  • Made sure employees had necessary materials to do their work
  • Machine problems were reported to maintenance department asap
  • Submitted any scrap reports to the office
  • Helped to maintain a friendly working atmosphere

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI
12-2025

Associate's degree - Supply Chain Management

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Fennimore, WI
05.2023

Skills

  • Manufacturing

  • Quality control

  • Project management

  • Forklift operations

  • Team building

  • RF Scanner

  • Teamwork and collaboration

  • Certified forklift operator

  • Supply Chain

  • Willing to learn

  • Decision-making

  • Data analysis

Certification

  • Driver's License
  • Forklift Certified, 05/01/20 to 05/01/23, Stand up forklift and sit down forklift

Assessments

  • Forklift safety, Proficient, 02/01/20, Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation
  • Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence, Proficient, 05/01/23, Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives

Personal Information

Authorized To Work: US

Timeline

Shipping/Receiving/Material Handler

3M
12.2016 - Current

Machine Operator

Schreiber Foods
08.2016 - 12.2016

UTILITY OPERATOR

Rayovac
02.2010 - 08.2016

Pak Team Member

NuPak Inc
09.2009 - 01.2010

Machine Operator

Prairie Industries
05.2009 - 09.2009

Production Worker/Team Leader

Merkle-Korff Ind.
05.1999 - 09.2007

Production Group Leader

O'Bryan Brothers Inc
07.1997 - 05.1999

Associate's degree - Supply Chain Management

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

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