Results-driven professional specializing in process improvement and staff training. Achieved consistent production goal exceedance while fostering a safety-first culture. Expertise in operating complex machinery and resolving conflicts, leading to enhanced team performance through targeted mentoring. Proven ability to implement effective training and morale-boosting strategies to elevate employee engagement and productivity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cut and Pack Technician
Shaw Plant RP
Ringgold, GA
03.2024 - Current
Maintained and ensured quality of our LVT products
Acquired an understanding of our LVT products (Planks and Tile)
Brought a sense of urgency to a team that lacked that quality
Held a strong commitment to ensure that my shift exceeds production goals.
Worked safely and efficiently as the line of defense in quality assurance
Remained open to better myself in any opportunities that came my way (new safety team, process improvement group, and JSHA reviewing)
Extrusion Technician
Shaw Plant RP
Ringgold, GA
02.2023 - 03.2024
Started as an LTO in February and within 6 months was promoted through hard work and determination to Technician.
Joined the safety champion meeting initiative.
Cross trained in several areas in the plant.
Held a strong commitment to ensure that my shift exceeds production goals.
Became an OJT 6 months after getting the Technician position.
Stayed with the department after it switched from 12-hour shifts to 8 hours because I felt as if they needed me to train the newcomers.
Shipping LTO
Shaw Plant L2/47
Ringgold, GA
02.2022 - 02.2023
Safely and timely fulfilled SPC and LVT orders daily
Expressed a goal-oriented passion for all production metrics.
Worked with management on a volunteered safe team.
Constantly high production values week after week
Would not leave until the job was done and all goals met for the day.
Department Manager
Walmart
Trion, GA
11.2019 - 01.2022
Worked closely with sales associates to complete tasks.
Supported shrinkage and safety awareness, reviewed sales and inventory data, identified trends and prepared reports for management.
Cultivated talented team of departmental employees through outstanding mentoring, coaching and teaching skills.
Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
Assigned tasks based on operational needs and individual strengths.
Supervised in daily activities, delivering continuous training and coaching to bolster each employee's skill set.
Built and managed relationships with vendors through effective negotiations.
E-Commerce Personal Shopper
Walmart
Trion, GA
06.2019 - 11.2019
Satisfied customers with quick, accurate service under tight deadlines.
Maintained positive relationships with grocery store personnel by being consistently professional and friendly.
Practiced clean and sanitary shopping with minimal product handling and used safety kits diligently, including face masks and hand sanitizer to protect customers and others.
Bagged groceries carefully to keep products in perfect condition, separated fragile products and kept frozen and perishable foods cold or fresh.
Kept areas clean, neat and inspection ready.
Shipping Clerk
Shaw Floors
Lafayette, GA
03.2018 - 05.2019
Sorted, organized and stacked items in warehouse.
Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment, including squeeze and forklift trucks.
Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
Scheduled or performed needed maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use.
Carefully and precisely manipulated controls of powerlifting equipment to navigate throughout facility, thoughtfully selecting routes to avoid obstructions and crowded areas.
Operated handheld scanner while safely driving powerlifting equipment.
Reviewed and followed pick sheets to prepare, pack and scan orders.
Tagged and stored product inventory in correct areas and locations.
Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
Dye Machine Operator
Shaw Floors
Lafayette, GA
09.2016 - 03.2018
Performed duties while adhering to workplace protocols and safety rules.
Examined and inspected products to identify defects and variations.
Inspected machinery to determine adjustments and repairs.
Prepared dyeing machines for production runs.
Conferred with co-workers to gather information about order details, processing plans and problems.
Performed minor machinery repairs and notified the maintenance department of further higher skilled maintenance needs.
Adjusted temperature controls of ovens and other heating equipment.
Added dyes, water, and chemicals to tanks to dilute or strengthen solutions.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines.
Juggled multiple tasks to ensure high quality and timely production.
Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
General Operator
North Georgia Textile and Supply
Summerville, GA
09.2015 - 06.2016
Prepared machines to begin production cycles and properly adjusted settings.
Worked with chemicals and raw materials safely such as polypropylene and miscellaneous resins of plastics.
Assigned tasks to employees that I oversaw and monitored productivity, performance, and task completion.
Assigned individual work plans and reviewed jobs to accomplish tasks within expected parameters.
Identified and helped resolve nonconforming product issues to support accurate order fulfillment.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and overcome language barriers.
Released plastic materials into hoppers with minimal waste.
Operated powerlifting equipment with little room to maneuver.
Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
Identified problems during daily work inspections and addressed concerns.
Collaborated with company owner to diagnose long-term resolution, ensuring quality and troubleshooting issues in daily operations.
Built and maintained working relationships with peers and upper management.
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