Charles Landrum
Plymouth,MI
Summary
Results-driven manufacturing professional with over 10 years of experience in foundry and assembly operations. Demonstrated leadership in high-volume production environments, supporting daily workflow coordination, safety compliance, and team performance. Experienced in training team members, maintaining 5S standards, troubleshooting production issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Seeking to transition into a Production Supervisor role to drive accountability, operational efficiency, and team development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Foundry Operator / Material Handler
Oerlikon
Plymouth, MI
06.2021 - Current
- Operate foundry furnaces and material handling systems in a high-volume production environment.
- Build and prepare furnace charges to support daily production targets and schedule adherence.
- Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to safely transport raw materials and finished goods.
- Coordinated workflow and supported team members to ensure consistent production flow.
- Trained and mentored new operators on equipment operation, safety procedures, and work instructions to enhance team readiness.
- Enforce PPE compliance and safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
- Participated in problem-solving efforts to resolve downtime, quality issues, and process inefficiencies.
- Maintain organized work areas in alignment with 5S and operational standards.
Assembler
Ace Controls
03.2015 - 06.2021
- Assembled mechanical components following detailed work instructions and quality standards.
- Operated forklifts to ensure timely preparation of materials for assembly operations.
- Recorded production data to monitor and enhance daily efficiency performance.
- Assisted team in maintaining workflow efficiency through proactive support.
- Maintained inventory records and supported receiving processes using QAD systems.
Assembler / Crew Member
Lumecon
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Manufactured LED lighting components while performing troubleshooting and quality inspections.
Manager
McDonald’s
03.2011 - 01.2014
- Managed inventory control and cash handling to ensure compliance with customer service standards.
- Supervised staff and coordinated daily shift operations to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Coached employees to uphold performance standards and accountability.
Education
General Educational Development (GED) -
DPS Adult Education
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Shift Coordination
- Production Scheduling
- Workflow Support
- Safety Compliance
- PPE Enforcement
- Foundry Operations
- Manufacturing Operations
- Inventory Control
- Material Handling
- Forklift Operation
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Production Reporting
- Documentation
- Training
- Onboarding Support
- Quality Control
- Troubleshooting
- Continuous Improvement
- 5S Standards
Timeline
Foundry Operator / Material Handler
Oerlikon
06.2021 - Current
Assembler
Ace Controls
03.2015 - 06.2021
Assembler / Crew Member
Lumecon
06.2014 - 02.2015
Manager
McDonald’s
03.2011 - 01.2014
General Educational Development (GED) -
DPS Adult Education