Daniel Lawson
Bottling Supervisor
Frankfort,KY
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Jim Beam Brands, adept at streamlining operations to enhance productivity. Expert in mechanical troubleshooting and fostering team unity, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring quality control and efficient project completion. My leadership is characterized by a commitment to excellence and continuous process improvement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Bottling Supervisor
Jim Beam Brands
Frankfort, KY
12.2022 - Current
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing project completion times.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading to cost reductions and increased productivity.
- Implemented quality control measures, significantly reducing error rates.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Monitored employee attendance, addressing any punctuality or absenteeism issues.
- Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and setting individual goals.
- Coordinated with other department supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and project alignment.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Equipment Operator
Jim Beam Brands
Frankfort, KY
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws regarding health, safety, environment protection standards and regulations.
- Proficient on over 20 pieces of equipment including but not limited to R/F/C, Labelers, wrap around and drop packers.
- Performed routine cleaning tasks on assigned equipment before returning it back into service.
- Adhered strictly to designated schedules for completing assigned tasks within specified timeframes.
- Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
- Participated actively in weekly safety meetings held by the site manager.
- Conducted regular inspections of work area for hazardous conditions that could impact safe operation of equipment.
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Office Assistant Manager
Bullock's Body Shop
Lawrenceburg, KY
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Perform payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll
- Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals
- Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions
- Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs
- Schedule and confirm appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors
- Make copies of correspondence or other printed material
- Conduct searches to find needed information, using such sources as the Internet
- Order and dispense supplies
- Drive customers to and from shop
- Drive and pickup parts
- Wash cars
- Detail Cars
- Give customer estimates on collision repair
- Order car parts
Machinist
Capital City Tool Inc
Frankfort, KY
09.2010 - 09.2018
- Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments
- Operate drill press, grinders, engine lathe, or other machines to modify parts tested or to fabricate experimental parts for testing
- Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign
- Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance
- Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing
- Confer with technicians and submit reports of test results to engineering department and recommend design or material changes
- Set up prototype and test apparatus and operate test controlling equipment to observe and record prototype test results
- Machine Operator
- Building and flow testing fuel pumps
- Fork Lift operator for shipping and receiving
- Building and programming PLC panels for controlling fuel powered boilers
- Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance
Maintenance /Groundskeeper
Ashwood Place
Frankfort, KY
08.2008 - 09.2010
- Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements
- Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment
- Inspect facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, and perform necessary maintenance work
- Cut and prune trees, shrubs, flowers, and plants
- Mow and trim the apartment grounds
- Perform basic maintenance and repairs in elderly living apartments
Education
High School Diploma -
Anderson County High School
Lawrenceburg, KY05.1999
electrical residential school
Skills
- Complex Problem Solving
- Operation Monitoring
- Troubleshooting
- Mechanical
- Production and Processing
- Repairing
- Flexible
- Accurate and detailed
- Critical thinker
- Sorting and labeling
- Pleasant demeanor
- Excellent communication skills
- Employee motivation
- Verbal and written communication
- SAP, Excel experience
- Priority management
- Workflow management
- Staff education
- Analytical thinking
- Process monitoring and improvement
- Team building
- Attention to detail
- Policy enforcement
- Conflict resolution
- Risk management
- Relationship building
- Expectation setting
- Staff management
- Quality control
- Goal oriented
- Industrial hygiene
- Safety protocols
- Coaching and mentoring
- Decision-making
- Public speaking
- Waste reduction
- Training and mentoring
- Task delegation
- Strategic planning
Yearsofexperience
10+ years
Accomplishments
- Six Sigma Yellow belt certified
- Multiple Kaizen projects
- Extra mile award for solving mechanical issues
Timeline
Bottling Supervisor
Jim Beam Brands
12.2022 - Current
Equipment Operator
Jim Beam Brands
09.2019 - 12.2022
Office Assistant Manager
Bullock's Body Shop
09.2018 - 09.2019
Machinist
Capital City Tool Inc
09.2010 - 09.2018
Maintenance /Groundskeeper
Ashwood Place
08.2008 - 09.2010
High School Diploma -
Anderson County High School
electrical residential school
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