David Diggs
Richmond,VA
Summary
Hardworking Shift Leader gifted at reviewing team tasks to assure quality. Engaging and personable coach and employee trainer successful at maximizing team productivity. Consistently recognized for hard work, attention to detail and goal achievement. Handles team needs with forward-thinking strategies and strong focus on daily requirements. Well-coordinated planner successful at coordinating schedules and workflows to meet business demands. Superior work ethic combined with resourceful and upbeat nature.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Climacell Shift Lead
TemperPack
05.2023 - Current
- Trains all new employees and delegats daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Maintained safe working environment by observing safety procedures, policies and regulations.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
Climacell Panel Line Operator
TemperPack
06.2022 - Current
- Followed job order for product specifications, dimensions, tolerances and sequence of operations.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Reduced accidents and injuries by observing safety policies and procedures.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed to correct machine malfunctions.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Calibrated and adjusted equipment to achieve quality production.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
Climacell CSG Operator
TemperPack
02.2022 - Current
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
- Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
- Fed raw materials and components into semi-automated machines according to production needs.
- Drafted reports detailing machine production outputs and material quantities.
- Utilized blueprints and schematics to position machinery and meet product specifications.
Kraft Loop Machine Operator
Temperpack
09.2021 - Current
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
KraftLoop Warehouse Packaging Lead
TemperPack
10.2020 - Current
- I am responsible for maintaining the efficiency of staff on the production
- Ensuring that the products are labeled and packaged correctly and loaded onto the proper truck
- I am tasked with the verification of units as far as the quantity and quality
- Compared shipment contents with orders to confirm accuracy.
- I serve as a bridge between the line staff and the supervisor , conducting breaks and maintaining the line staffs rate of production
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Learned and followed warehouse safety protocols to prevent injuries and accidents.
Department Supervisor
Cedar Fair
01.2018 - 01.2020
- I was responsible for the overall operation of the waterpark at King’s Dominion
- I was tasked with ensuring manuals , training aids , instructor outlines, licenses , Ellis requirements, schedules etc were up to date
- Also responsible for the development of leadership
- Overall responsible for the seasonal and daily operation of the park as its ran by the area supervisors , head guards , Leads , and Team members in charge
- My day to day duties range from catching up with plumbers about how the products are doing to giving appraisals to my staff
- I am also certified to teach lifeguard classes
- All paperwork regarding our department such as rescue reports, incident reports, counseling summaries , terminations, transfer requests, policy changes etc. were revised and approved by myself.
- Trained new employees on overall company and department-specific policies and procedures.
- Assigned tasks and established work schedules to staff to cover operational needs.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Haunt Supervisor
Cedar Fairs
01.2013 - 11.2019
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
Area Manager
Cedar Fairs
01.2016 - 12.2017
- I was in charge of training/teaching water safety and how to prevent drownings
- I dealt with scheduling , training , and day to day operations of the waterpark
- My main focus was to be out in the park observing the guards
- I was to ensure that all of our safety policies and actions were being put into to place and practiced correctly
- I am also a CPR and first aid instructor
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
- Spearheaded operational procedures and processes to improve efficiency and optimize operations.
Security Guard
GCA Services Group
11.2016 - 04.2017
- I was responsible for regulating traffic in and out of the gate and checking badges at a Hertz Rental car gate
Picker
Amazon.com
11.2014 - 12.2014
- I was tasked with collecting items for people's orders and putting them into the appropriate bins
- Skills Used
- Technological skills and my physical abilities
Lifeguard Supervisor
Cedar Fairs
01.2012 - 01.2014
- I was responsible for one specific team
- I made their schedules, took care of any time off requests, made sure that they were properly trained in the rues and safety of the park and their location, and I also started to play a bigger part in training and preparing them to be lifeguards.
- Opened and closed pool at designated hours of operation and made decisions for closing pool due to inappropriate chemical levels, inclement weather, and low water temperature.
- Provided maximum pool area surveillance and response to emergencies by rescuing pool patrons and administering first aid.
- Evaluated employees' daily job performance by adhering to development plans and personnel performance action plans.
- Scheduled, coordinated and conducted in-service training for 25 lifeguards to promote full competence in first aid, CPR, and water rescue techniques.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
Driver Helper
UPS
01.2012 - 01.2012
- I was tasked with riding along with the driver to assist in the delivering the high volume of packages.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA03.2016
High School Diploma -
Varina High School
Henrico County , Va06.2012
Skills
- CPR and First Aid Certified (9 years)
- Forklift Operator (4 years)
- Fall protection trained (3 years)
- JLG trained (3 years)
- Lifeguard (9 years)
- Military Experience (1 year)
- Swimming (9 years)
- Pool Maintenance (1 year)
- Teaching (5 years)
- Time Management (9 years)
- Supervising Experience (8 years)
- Warehouse Experience
- Shipping & Receiving
- Packaging
- Pallet Jack
- Belt Conveyors
- Equipment Demonstration
- Production Preparation
- Shift Work
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Operations Management
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Overhead Cranes
- Microsoft Word
- Order Picking
- Warehouse Supervisor Experience
- Military Service
- Branch: Air Force
- Service Country: United States
- Rank: Airman First Class
Certification
CPR/First Aid certified April 2016 to January 2021 Certified to teach first aid and cpr and provide certification
CPR/First Aid Instructor License February 2018 to February 2021
AED Certification
Forklift Certification
Lifeguard Training
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Climacell Shift Lead
TemperPack
05.2023 - Current
Climacell Panel Line Operator
TemperPack
06.2022 - Current
Climacell CSG Operator
TemperPack
02.2022 - Current
Kraft Loop Machine Operator
Temperpack
09.2021 - Current
KraftLoop Warehouse Packaging Lead
TemperPack
10.2020 - Current
Department Supervisor
Cedar Fair
01.2018 - 01.2020
Security Guard
GCA Services Group
11.2016 - 04.2017
Area Manager
Cedar Fairs
01.2016 - 12.2017
Picker
Amazon.com
11.2014 - 12.2014
Haunt Supervisor
Cedar Fairs
01.2013 - 11.2019
Lifeguard Supervisor
Cedar Fairs
01.2012 - 01.2014
Driver Helper
UPS
01.2012 - 01.2012
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Virginia State University
High School Diploma -
Varina High School
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