Cody Love
Shelby,MI
Summary
Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker and consensus builder.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Weekend Processing Foreman
Gray And Co
Hart, MI
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Brine Station Operator
Gray And Co
Hart, MI
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Ensured safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines during chemical operations.
- Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
- Stored, retrieved, mixed, and monitored chemicals used in production process.
- Calibrated chemical equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Identified potential hazards in the workplace, implementing corrective actions to mitigate risks.
- Operated lab equipment for chemical tests and verification of product quality against standards.
Cook Room Operator
Gray And Co
Hart, MI
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Optimized manufacturing processes by implementing continuous improvement initiatives and lean methodologies.
- Ensured safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines during chemical operations.
- Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
- Trained new employees on standard operating procedures, contributing to a well-prepared workforce.
- Maintained high-quality standards for finished products by conducting rigorous quality control tests.
- Tracked and documented production data to maintain accurate records.
- Diagnosed issues quickly and contacted supervisor to warn of potential project delays.
- Troubleshot process issues, efficiently resolving problems to maintain optimal production levels.
- Stored, retrieved, mixed, and monitored chemicals used in production process.
- Calibrated chemical equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
Quality Checker
Gray And Co
Hart, MI
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Worked with specific production team members to rectify production issues and maintain high-quality final products.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Sampled products to verify compliance with standards
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Inspected product with accuracy, reporting problems or defects quickly.
- Maintained high standard of workmanship by using only approved data, materials, tools and test equipment.
Production Lead
Peterson Farms
Shelby, MI
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Trained new hires on production procedures, ensuring a quick ramp-up time and consistent performance levels across the team.
- Managed a team of production workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective scheduling techniques.
- Collaborated with Quality Control teams to address any issues identified during inspections, implementing corrective actions as necessary to prevent reoccurrence.
- Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
- Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Monitored workers on site during production activities for safety procedures compliance.
- Coordinated effective schedules for production employees.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pentwater Public School
Pentwater, MI06.2015
Skills
- Crew Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Control
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Forklift Operation
- Basic Mathematics
- Lockout and Tagout
- Stress Tolerance
- Food Safety Regulations
- Food safety awareness
Certification
- Food Defense, Gray & Co - 2024
Timeline
Weekend Processing Foreman
Gray And Co
08.2022 - 04.2024
Brine Station Operator
Gray And Co
11.2021 - 08.2022
Cook Room Operator
Gray And Co
11.2019 - 11.2021
Quality Checker
Gray And Co
04.2019 - 11.2019
Production Lead
Peterson Farms
09.2016 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Pentwater Public School