Charles Lowe
Augusta,GA
Summary
Ambitious, dependable hardworking individual with over six years of manufacturing experience seeks a career with a company that has good family benefits and provides an opportunity for challenge and growth. Excellent team player who is willing to work with others and ensure team goals are exceeded
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Technician
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC
Graniteville, SC
01.2020 - Current
- Principal job responsibility is to maintain quality of production with a high output in order to meet production quotas.
- Responsible for maintaining safety and function of 23 curing machines, executing shutdown and startup procedures to provide maintenance, and consistently troubleshooting the PLC and belt systems. Teamwork and conflict resolution have played a substantial role in accomplishing these responsibilities.
- Served in various leadership roles to include safety, human resources and training coordinator positions in conjunction with day to day responsibilities. Safety was particularly valuable in that I was able to asses risks on the production floor and educate employees on safety procedures.
- Acquire acknowledgement and certification as a subject matter expert in curing procedures from which leadership and communication was utilized to prepare new hires in performing their job responsibilities.
- While working swing shift I completed a Bachelors of Art in Project Management as well as a lean six sigma white belt certification of which is currently being utilized in a VPP related safety project. Planning and cost control have been particularly valuable skills utilized to ensure time constraints were met without unnecessary expenses.
Crane Operator
Georgia Iron Works (KSB)
Grovetown, GA
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Having first started out as a temporary employee through MAU, I maintained punctuality and dedication to my work, being hired as a full time employee Oct 21, 2018.
- Working in teams as well as individually, I obtained experience operating overhead cranes with a capacity up to 125 tons, tractors, skid steers, tower cranes, and lulls.
- Responsible for keeping inventory using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Attention to detail, communication, and computer skills used every day to ensuring high production and safety standards.
United States Army Infantry
United States Army
Wahiawa, HI
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Honorably discharged from the Army as a private first class, from the 11B infantry.
- Work assignments focused on leadership skills, attention to detail, working with teams of individuals to obtain goals.
- discipline of operation, attention to detail, and punctuality in completing assigned tasks.
- Actively participated in security operations during patrols and training on base defense operations.
Customer Service Clerk
Publix Super Markets Inc
Aiken, SC
04.2012 - 07.2016
- Principal job responsibility was a customer service clerk working directly with the public.
- Was responsible for fast and accurate ringing up of customer items as well as precise cash handling and ensured consistent accuracy in all monetary transactions.
- Worked well with a strong team to exceed management’s customer service expectations.
Education
Certification - Lean Six Sigma White Belt
Moresteam.com
01-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Project Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
Tucson, AZ06-2023
Timeline
Machine Technician
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC
01.2020 - Current
Crane Operator
Georgia Iron Works (KSB)
04.2018 - 01.2020
United States Army Infantry
United States Army
01.2017 - 02.2018
Customer Service Clerk
Publix Super Markets Inc
04.2012 - 07.2016
Certification - Lean Six Sigma White Belt
Moresteam.com
Bachelor of Arts - Project Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
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