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Colin Hicks

Carrollton,TX

Summary

Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Installation and Service Technician

D and J Beverage
Omaha, Nebraska
08.2022 - 07.2025
  • Install and calibrate complex fountain systems for small businesses, large chain convenience stores, and restaurants.
  • Install and maintain various frozen beverage machines.
  • Perform PMs on various beverage-dispensing machines and brewers.
  • Cleaned and repaired various brands of commercial ice makers.
  • Installed new ice makers and line sets for remote units, and filled them with the correct amount of freon.

Director of Operations

Aquarius Packaging
Carrollton, TX
01.2019 - 05.2022
  • Communicated with manufacturers overseas to maintain production schedules and optimize supply chain.
  • Increased profits by effectively managing employees to ensure optimal productivity.
  • Assisted and performed all major maintenance and repairs for four 2-stage PET blowmolding machines and utility equipment needed for operations.
  • Managed all vendors and continuously pursued new options to help drive costs down.
  • Managed payroll and timecards for all production employees.
  • Developed and implemented all preventative maintenance programs to ensure all equipment was properly taken care of.
  • Was responsible for reviewing and approving all payments to vendors and ensured we had no errors in what we received and what we agreed to pay.
  • Conducted machine changeovers for various bottles and neck sizes.
  • Responsible for ensuring a healthy cashflow by training customers to pay on time.
  • Responsible for managing all inventory to ensure we we did not have any downtime due to raw material shortages.
  • Responsible for planning all production schedules for all four lines to ensure maximum efficiency while also ensuring all PO are filled and shipped on time.
  • Worked with various trucking companies to schedule all shipments for pick ups and deliveries.
  • Created and implemented programs, policies and procedures designed to effectively reduce or eliminate injuries and hazards in workplace. As a result we have had 0 loss of work injuries or accidents the entire time I was responsible for plant safety.

Processing Lead

Lala US
Omaha, NE
11.2016 - 01.2019
  • Second in command for entire processing department.
  • Responsible for helping to manage multiple shifts to ensure all lines do not run out of product to run. On average, the plant produced 750,000 to 1,000,000 units a day.
  • Conducted all training for RAW HTST panel board operators and culture tank associates.
  • 1 of 2 people in the plant certified to break state seals on various equipment to make repairs and then communicate with the state to have someone come in and test equipment and replace seals.
  • 1 of 3 people in the plant that was SQF certified and responsible for helping ensure perfect scores on yearly SQF audits.
  • Conducted titrations on all CIP machines to ensure proper chemical levels.
  • Responsible for the processing schedule on the RAW HTST line to ensure maximum efficiency while ensuring no lines ran out of product to run.
  • Worked with SAP computer program daily to ensure accurate invoicing and maintain a accurate inventory of all processing materials.
  • Responsible for ordering all chemicals for the CIP machines used throughout the entire plant.
  • Certified and trained to conduct emergency chemical clean ups if ever needed.
  • Responsible for ensuring all employees follow all safety protocols and ensure all employees are following all lock out/ tag out procedures correctly and safely.
  • certified in confined space training for all large tanks throughout the plant.
  • Conducted all required testing on HTST press to ensure all CCPs are accurately met to maintain food safety and satisfy state requirements for food safety.
  • Fully certified in HACCP and helped developed new HACCP programs for the processing department.
  • Ensure all product is moved around as needed to satisfy all raw and pasteurized product storage requirements.
  • Conducted maintenance and repairs on homogenizer and milk separator and all components of RAW HTST press.

Warehouse Manager

AA wheel and truck supply
Omaha , NE
10.2014 - 11.2016
  • Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
  • Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
  • Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
  • Ensured all employees pulled orders accurately in an extremely fast paced environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Plano Sr High School
Plano, TX
2007

Skills

  • Leadership training
  • Supervision and training
  • Policy/program development
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Performance improvements
  • Profit and loss accountability
  • Operations oversight
  • Experienced forklift driver

Timeline

Installation and Service Technician

D and J Beverage
08.2022 - 07.2025

Director of Operations

Aquarius Packaging
01.2019 - 05.2022

Processing Lead

Lala US
11.2016 - 01.2019

Warehouse Manager

AA wheel and truck supply
10.2014 - 11.2016

High School Diploma -

Plano Sr High School

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