David Kegley
St.Augustine
Summary
Dynamic production professional with extensive experience at Pride Baker Paint, excelling in quality assurance and complex problem-solving. Proven track record in optimizing workflow efficiency and training teams, while ensuring OSHA compliance. Skilled in machine operation and committed to maintaining a clean, organized workspace to enhance productivity and safety.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Worker
Pride Baker Paint
12.2024 - Current
- Operated mixing and blending equipment to produce high-quality paint products.
- Adhered to safety protocols, ensuring a secure working environment for all team members.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of production areas to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products, identifying defects and ensuring compliance with standards.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking raw materials and reporting shortages promptly.
- Supported training of new hires on equipment operation and safety procedures effectively.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Ensured accurate product labeling, reducing instances of customer dissatisfaction due to mismarked items.
Lead Production Coordinator
Pride Promotional Aparrel
08.2020 - 12.2024
- Coordinated production schedules to optimize workflow efficiency and meet project deadlines.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely procurement of materials for production processes.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline operations and enhance collaboration across departments.
- Implemented quality control measures, reducing errors and improving product consistency.
- Developed training programs for new staff, fostering skill development and team productivity.
- Collaborated with other departments to identify and resolve production issues, improving cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills.
- Managed daily operations of the production team, ensuring timely delivery of products while maintaining quality standards.
- Managed inventory and supply chain functions for production materials and equipment.
- Planned production schedules, taking employee production rates, company needs and seasonal changes into account.
Fabricator/Installer
Channel Letters USA
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Operated machinery for fabricating channel letters, ensuring precision and quality in production.
- Interpreted technical drawings to accurately create custom signage solutions.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline fabrication processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and machine operation best practices.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking materials used during the fabrication process.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
- Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
- Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
Lead Press Operator
Athens Internal Print Shop
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Operated and maintained printing presses to ensure optimal performance and quality.
- Led team in troubleshooting mechanical issues, minimizing downtime and enhancing production efficiency.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold industry standards and reduce defects.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling, safety protocols, and operational best practices.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on machinery to prolong equipment lifespan and reliability.
Production and Installation
SignBlast
04.2003 - 03.2009
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Installation of custom signage. Dimensional lettering, post and panel as well as channel letters.
- Paint finished product to design specifications.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
St. Johns River
Orange Park, FLMiddleburg High School
Middleburg, FL06-1989
Skills
- Workplace cleanliness
- Product packing
- Product packaging
- Heavy lifting
- Product inspection
- Product assembly
- Hand tools
- Materials handling
- Machine operation
- Quality assurance
- Complex Problem-solving
- Equipment operation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Shipment preparation
- OSHA compliance
- Fabrication
Certification
OSHA 10
Certified Logistics Technician
Certified Production Technician
Forklift Certified
Lockout Tagout
Industrial Health and Safety
Timeline
Production Worker
Pride Baker Paint
12.2024 - Current
Lead Production Coordinator
Pride Promotional Aparrel
08.2020 - 12.2024
Fabricator/Installer
Channel Letters USA
01.2015 - 06.2016
Lead Press Operator
Athens Internal Print Shop
01.2010 - 01.2015
Production and Installation
SignBlast
04.2003 - 03.2009
No Degree - Business Management
St. Johns River
Middleburg High School
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