DONALD MONTGOMERY
Paterson,NJ
Summary
Highly motivated Production Worker, with over 10 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. A team player who has effective interpersonal skills and a solid ability to maintain positive relationships with co-workers. Strong organizational skills with an aptitude for quickly learning new technologies and processes. Looking to expand my 10+ years of experience and further develop my skills within the manufacturing industry. Adequate knowledge of understanding lean manufacturing concepts and objectives. Proven track record of consistently meeting and exceeding production goals, with a strong focus on safety and quality control.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compounder
Prime Ingredients
Saddle Brook, NJ
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Mix or otherwise combine raw ingredients to create finished liquid or powdered forms, based on a preset formula
- Use of end-overs, mixers and kettles of various sizes to mix and blend products together according to quality specifications
- Duties include sourcing raw ingredients and utensils, accurately weighing each ingredient using scales, batching correctly
- Monitored the quality and consistency of the product, making adjustments as necessary to maintain the desired standards
- Retain samples for QC Lab approval
- Package and label finished product for shipping
- Palletizing
- Adhered to HACCP and SQF Standards
- Performed daily cleaning and sanitizing for all tools and equipment
- Used forklift for sourcing materials and equipment.
Manufacturing Group Leader
Zimmer Biomet
Fair Lawn, NJ
10.2012 - 09.2023
- Aided and assisted supervisor in establishing and maintaining a productive and efficient departmental operation
- Responsible for the identification of resources and materials needed to meet daily production standards
- Communicated between shifts on issues related to production needs
- Performed regular preventative maintenance checks on manufacturing equipment to ensure proper functioning
- Identified personnel related issues in department and where possible, moved personnel to meet business requirements
- Otherwise, communicated with supervisor to address matter
- Completed basic operations using such equipment as wax, molds, soldering gun, cut off wheels and automated machinery
- Inspected finished products to ensure they meet specifications, quality, and safety standards
- Monitored product quality and took corrective action per established protocols
- Completed documentation of operations and quantities completed
- Performed spot quality checks 5S audits
- Championed key performance indicators and 5S activities
- Assigned work as delegated by supervisor
- Trained and directed employees to meet production, GMP and safety standards
- Knowledge of proper set-ups for machinery, blueprints, routers and set up files.
Package Handler
United Parcel Service
Saddle Brook, NJ
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Loaded packages into delivery trucks in an orderly fashion within a set period
- Sorted and grouped packages according to their intended destinations and loaded them into appropriate delivery vehicles.
Stock Worker
Toys R Us
Wayne, NJ
12.2008 - 06.2012
- Promptly unloaded trucks and deliveries
- Sorted and stocked products on shelves and in the backroom
- Organized and maintained stock orders prior to shelving
- Maintained the orderliness of the store’s stockroom
- Maintained an accurate log sheet of daily moves, scanning inventory
- Worked with other store employees in a collaborative way
- Created and organized display set ups.
Education
Life Skills Training Course Certificate -
Life Skills Academy
05.2006
Center Criminal Errors in Thinking & Cognitive Reframing Skills Certificate -
02.2004
Landscape/Horticulture Certificate -
Burlington County Institute of Technology
12.2003
High School Diploma -
New Jersey Board of Education
08.2003
Skills
- SOP compliance
- OHSA forklift certified
- Raw material handling
- Batch mixing
- cGMP compliance
- Weighing and Measuring
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Reliability
- Time management abilities
- Health and safety compliance
- Product Inspection
- Lean manufacturing principles
Certification
OSHA Certified Forklift Operator
Timeline
Compounder
Prime Ingredients
11.2023 - 05.2024
Package Handler
United Parcel Service
11.2021 - 03.2022
Manufacturing Group Leader
Zimmer Biomet
10.2012 - 09.2023
Stock Worker
Toys R Us
12.2008 - 06.2012
Life Skills Training Course Certificate -
Life Skills Academy
Center Criminal Errors in Thinking & Cognitive Reframing Skills Certificate -
Landscape/Horticulture Certificate -
Burlington County Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
New Jersey Board of Education
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