Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Clifford Breshears

Sedalia,MO

Summary

Dynamic Group Leader with a strong background in production management at Gardener Denver. Proven ability to enhance team performance through effective mentorship and continuous improvement initiatives. Skilled in quality control and operations management, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration to consistently meet production targets while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Leader/Machine Operator

Gardener Denver
09.1997 - 08.2024
  • Monitored group performance on a regular basis, analyzing data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
  • Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
  • Monitored team performance to identify productivity improvement opportunities.
  • Led by example, demonstrating commitment to the company''s mission and consistently delivering high-quality work.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Mentored team members to enhance their skillsets, resulting in higher-quality work and improved job satisfaction.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Supported staff with developing professional skills and abilities, uplifting team performance.
  • Established clear goals and expectations for the team, promoting accountability and fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Resolved conflict quickly to limit operational disruption and maintain positive, productive working environments.
  • Oversaw cross-functional collaboration between departments, ensuring smooth workflow and timely task completion.
  • Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
  • Assisted students with homework issues and helped to incorporate positive study skills.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Streamlined processes in the department, leading to increased efficiency and reduced operational costs.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and adaptability among team members.
  • Facilitated team collaboration and communication, using technology solutions to improve workflow and productivity.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and improve overall performance.
  • Increased product quality through meticulous monitoring of machine settings and making adjustments as needed.
  • Elevated team morale and productivity by leading by example and providing support where needed.

Education

Diploma -

Slater High School
Slater, MO

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Relationship building
  • Continuous improvement
  • Schedule coordination
  • Motivational skills
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Performance monitoring
  • Health and safety procedures
  • Production management
  • Operations management
  • Maintenance coordination
  • Production tracking
  • Quality control
  • Shift leadership
  • Manufacturing oversight
  • Teamwork and communication
  • Good communication
  • Strong work ethic
  • Teamwork and coordination
  • Positive attitude
  • Attention to detail
  • Following instructions
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Computer skills
  • Worksite safety
  • Quality inspections and reporting
  • Warehouse operations
  • Production deadline management
  • Production documentation
  • Safety standards compliance
  • Forklift operation
  • Pallet jacks
  • Incident reporting
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Flexible schedule
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Preparing shipments
  • Root cause analysis participation
  • Machinery operation
  • Safe machine operation
  • Inventory and stocking
  • Material loading and unloading
  • Equipment operation
  • Material handling
  • Machine setup and shutdown
  • Visual inspection
  • Staging shipments
  • Production error correction
  • Work order review
  • Quality assurance standards
  • Cycle counts
  • Production cycling
  • Equipment assembly
  • Reading and determining measurements
  • Quality inspection
  • Heavy lifting
  • Parts inspection
  • Machine operation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Blueprint reading
  • Conveyor system operation
  • Raw material loading
  • Picking and packing
  • Assembly procedures
  • OSHA guidelines
  • Banding tools operation
  • Materials assembly

Accomplishments

I had more leadership experience and more knowledge than any other Group Leader at Gardner Denver Sedalia with several years of performance and attendance.

Timeline

Group Leader/Machine Operator

Gardener Denver
09.1997 - 08.2024

Diploma -

Slater High School
Clifford Breshears