Charles Travis South

Kimura, Inc. - Laurens, SCApril 2005 to June 2011

Leading welding teams in building automobile part racks for Toyota parts suppliers. Job duties included setting up production lines and robotic welding machines by setting jig fixtures and or welding machines for the production process . Planning material management and production scheduling working with upper management and Engineers. Training team members in manufacturing process using standardized work procedures, Kiazen and 5s concepts. Constantly improving the process to insure safety, quality and productivity to meet customers expectations and demands.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Responsible for packaging and shipping liquid hospital medications. Following all FDA guidelines and regulations. Filling out FDA documentation.

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

• Drive routes servicing portable toilets
• Make deliveries and schedule pick ups
• Log time using route sheets
• Follow DEHEC and EPA regulations
• Perform routine Truck inspections

• Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
• Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
• Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by DEHEC South Carolina.
• Tested water samples and made adjustments to remove harmful chemicals and metals to guarantee water safety and quality.

• Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
• Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
• Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
• Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
• Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
• Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
• Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.

• Job duties exclude to perform multiple moisture and hardness test on current and newly developed Shaw products.
• Enter all data onto Goggle spread sheets providing information on calculated moisture absorption test.
• performed test in a controlled and realistic environment
• Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
• Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.

• Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
• Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
• Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviors and standards.
• Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
• Scheduled daily and weekly PM's to ensure productivity
• Reported production update's and unforeseen issue's to production mgmt.

• Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
• Dismantled machinery to access, remove, and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
• Performed preventive maintenance to promote machine reliability and longevity.
• Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
• Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
• Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
• Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
• Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
• Replaced worn or defective parts and adjusted settings to improve performance.
• Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to identify and address mechanical issues.