Cullen Zukas
Portland,OR
Summary
Professional production worker with strong skills in machinery operation, assembly line processes, and quality control. Known for reliability and adaptability, excelling in team collaboration and consistently meeting production targets. Highly motivated and results-driven, with keen eye for ensuring product standards and operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Worker
Danone North America
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Performed routine quality checks on finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards before shipping out units.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections, identifying maintenance needs to prevent disruptions.
Machine Operator
CertainTeed
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
- Participated in cross-functional teams focused on achieving company-wide goals related to safety, quality, and productivity improvements.
Area Manager
Amazon
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Coach, manage, and develop a team of 50 to 200 Amazon associates
- Communicate policies to team and act as the primary information source for the team -maintaining compliance, consistency, and taking corrective action when needed
- Support all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates
- Partner with the management team to establish and maintain quality control standards
- Develop performance goals and objectives to achieve customer demand and ensure accuracy and quality
Manufacturing Team Lead
Vestas, Inc.
07.2015 - 04.2020
- Lead and Manage a team of 12 personnel adhering to guidelines set forth by engineers to properly prepare the final product for delivery, holding team members to the Vestas Standard of Safety and Craftsmanship and building upon the Culture in the work environment.
- Package blade ensuring all surface demands and technical processes are within tolerance and up to quality specification whilst completing all necessary paperwork for shipping
Education
Bachelor's - Natural Resource Management
Paul Smiths College
Paul Smiths, NY05.2013
Associate - Business Administration
Corning Community College
Corning, NY05.2005
Skills
- Advanced organizational skills
- Team Management
- Quality assurance
- Streamlined materials management
- Data interpretation expertise
- Proficient in computer applications
- Inventory management expertise
- Customer Service (10 years)
- Lean manufacturing
- Problem Resolution (10 years)
- Business Process Improvement (6 years)
- Strategic Planning (6 years)
- Project Management
Timeline
Production Worker
Danone North America
01.2023 - Current
Machine Operator
CertainTeed
07.2021 - 12.2022
Area Manager
Amazon
05.2020 - 07.2021
Manufacturing Team Lead
Vestas, Inc.
07.2015 - 04.2020
Associate - Business Administration
Corning Community College
Bachelor's - Natural Resource Management
Paul Smiths College
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer