David Leroy Nelson Jr.
Plainwell
Summary
Packaging professional with comprehensive experience in product packaging design, material selection, and quality assurance. Proven ability to drive efficiency and innovation while maintaining high standards. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving tangible results. Expertise in packaging technologies, regulatory compliance, and process optimization.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging Specialist
Zoetis Pharmaceutical
2605 E. Kilgore, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline packaging processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new staff on packaging techniques and safety protocols.
- Assisted in changeovers, that included printer upload, format change, SAP and OPTEL update.
- Oversaw packaging operations to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Asst. Machine Operator
Transcendia Extrusion
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted operator with removal of film and packaging
- Verified film was within specifications
- Assisted other operators with the unloading and loading of machines.
Tablet Mix Team Leader
Perrigo
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Ensures that equipment and machinery are adequately maintained and repaired.
- Ensures that production rates and quality standards are achieved.
- Enforce safety and quality policies as well as investigations of deviations from policies and procedures.
- Oversee all employees on shift to include training, crewing of suites and one on one counseling.
- Works with other departments to ensure departmental needs are understood and met.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and streamline production processes.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new team members, boosting onboarding effectiveness.
Tablet Mix Specialist
Perrigo
10.2017 - 07.2020
- Responsible for mixing bulk product into containers in accordance with procedures. Performs utility duties that facilitates the daily operations.
- Focus on streamlining production that exceeds the daily average. Current rate is between 2 to 2.75 batches of Ibuprofen.
- Periodically performs Bid-9 duties.
Card Dealer
Gun Lake Casino
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Responsible for table chips in excess of $35,000.
- Engaged in conversation with customers to ensure that they had an entertaining time.
- Assisted customers in learning games amid a professional, relaxing environment.
- Dealt cards efficiently in various games, ensuring smooth gameplay for all participants.
- Monitored player behavior to maintain a safe and respectful gaming environment.
- Managed table operations, including chip handling and payout processes, ensuring accuracy.
Pallet Repair
Perrigo
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Responsible for separating wooden pallets for repair. Sorted over 1,000 pallets in one 12 hour shift managing two other individuals.
- Placed stock into inventory.
- Unloaded and Loaded LTL trucks.
Forklift Driver
Trinity Warehouse
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Responsible for the loading and unloading trucks.
- Picked and staged orders.
Forklift Driver
Hexacomb
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Responsible for the loading and unloading trucks.
- Picked and staged orders.
- Operated corrugated press and stacked finished goods.
- Placed product, finished and WIP, into inventory.
Supervisor
U.S. Army
01.1981 - 12.2013
- Platoon Sergeant responsible for the training, welfare, equipment and morale of 8 to 34 soldiers.
- Operations Sergeant for a unit of 87 soldiers that included the daily operations of submitting reports, pay problems, disciplinary issues and other administrative tasks.
- Human Resource Supervisor that was responsible for the operations that included finance, awards, personal actions, deployment readiness and conducted briefings using Microsoft applications.
- LNO at Baghdad Airport (BIAP) that was responsible for the movement of personal arriving and departing theatre. Developed a stream line system due to over management that left soldiers stranded.
Education
BA - Business Leadership
Ashford University
07-2017
Six Sigma - Manufacturing
Zoetis Paharmacueticals
2605 E. Kilgore Road, Kalamazoo, MI09-2018
Powered Industrial Equipment - Manufacturing
Zoetis Pharmacueticals
2605 E. Kilgore Rd., Kalamazoo, MI05-2019
Skills
- Management
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Accountable for actions
- Six Sigma
- Lean Management
- Strong communication skills
- Continuous improvement initiatives
Timeline
Packaging Specialist
Zoetis Pharmaceutical
09.2022 - 04.2024
Asst. Machine Operator
Transcendia Extrusion
05.2022 - 08.2022
Tablet Mix Team Leader
Perrigo
07.2021 - 02.2022
Tablet Mix Specialist
Perrigo
10.2017 - 07.2020
Card Dealer
Gun Lake Casino
05.2017 - 10.2017
Pallet Repair
Perrigo
02.2017 - 10.2017
Forklift Driver
Trinity Warehouse
09.2015 - 01.2017
Forklift Driver
Hexacomb
06.2013 - 08.2015
Supervisor
U.S. Army
01.1981 - 12.2013
BA - Business Leadership
Ashford University
Six Sigma - Manufacturing
Zoetis Paharmacueticals
Powered Industrial Equipment - Manufacturing
Zoetis Pharmacueticals