Chad Willis
Mooresville,NC
Summary
With a proven track record at Westrock, I excel in machine maintenance and fostering teamwork. My expertise in quality assurance and leadership has driven significant process improvements, showcasing my ability to multitask and prioritize effectively. Committed to safety and efficiency, I bring valuable skills and a results-oriented approach to meet and exceed employer expectations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
Pactiv
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Used calipers and micrometer measuring instruments.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection findings, facilitating data-driven decision-making for process improvements.
- Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products.
- Identified where product issues were coming from and rectified issues.
- Removed imperfect products from shipment line.
Lead Operator
Westrock
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Assigned tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and experience, realizing productivity and workflow improvements.
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting open communication among team members to address concerns or suggestions for improvement.
- Supported management decision-making by compiling operational and production data into daily logs.
- Completed various testing procedures for optimum work performance.
- Properly set up machines at beginning of each shift and verified function.
- Reduced downtime by proactively identifying potential issues and performing routine maintenance checks.
- Documented plant activities in logs and detailed concerns and issues prior to distributing reports to manager.
- Extended life of equipment and maintained consistent performance with regular cleaning, lubrication and basic maintenance.
- Maintained accurate records of production data, analyzing trends to identify areas for improvement or optimization opportunities.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
Crew Member
Blankenship
04.2017 - 02.2018
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Completed construction projects on time by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks appropriately.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
Crew Leader
Osmose Utilities Services Inc
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Trained new team members in proper procedures, fostering a safe and efficient work environment.
- Assisted in emergency storm restoration efforts, restoring power to affected communities as quickly as possible.
- Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
GED -
Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NC05-2010
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Machine maintenance
- Multitasking and organization
- Crew oversight
- Problem-solving
- Lockout and tagout processes
- Clear communication
- Safety guidelines
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team player
- Crew management
- Troubleshooting
- Cleaning
- Machine operation
- New hire training
- Taking orders
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Efficient multitasking
- Self-discipline
- Documentation and reporting
- Safety compliance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Forklift operation
- QA
- Initiative and Self-motivation
- Hand and power tools
- Basic math
- Heavy lifting
- Production work
- Leadership qualities
- Machine setup
- Palletizing
- Quality control
- Production procedures
- Quality assurance
- Learning agility
- Hand-eye coordination
Timeline
Operator
Pactiv
09.2024 - 12.2024
Lead Operator
Westrock
08.2019 - 05.2023
Crew Member
Blankenship
04.2017 - 02.2018
Crew Leader
Osmose Utilities Services Inc
01.2011 - 12.2013
GED -
Mitchell Community College
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