Dylan Kiker
Morristown,NJ
Summary
Proactive OPS Lead Packaging Specialist with extensive experience in regulatory compliance, packaging design, and quality control. Expertise in optimizing packaging processes, reducing waste, and implementing innovative solutions, with strong skills in continuous improvement, vendor management, and team training. Driven to advance packaging efficiency and product protection while supporting new product launches. Skilled Packager with 10 years of experience accomplishing production goals in fast-paced environments. Successful at moving small and large merchandise by lifting and using equipment. Dependable, dedicated and focused on constantly improving skills and performance. Laborious Packaging Lead with 2 years of supervisory experience in multiple production environments. Leads packaging crew by following management plans, demonstrating hard work ethic and taking ownership of packaging process to produce quality results. Meets workflow and labor goals while adhering to packaging and safety standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
OPS Lead Packaging Specialist
Post Consumer Brands
01.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements related to labeling, shipping, and storage of packaged goods.
- Enhanced product protection with thorough testing and analysis of packaging solutions.
- Assisted in the selection of vendors and suppliers, ensuring quality control and costeffectiveness.
- Reduced waste by optimizing packaging design and utilizing sustainable materials.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop integrated packaging strategies for new product launches.
- Troubleshot issues arising during the production process and implemented solutions that prevented future occurrences.
- Streamlined production processes, resulting in increased output and reduced labor costs.
- Participated in continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing costs while maintaining high-quality standards for all packages produced at the facility.
- Improved packaging efficiency by implementing innovative techniques and materials.
- Managed relationships with external partners such as printers and manufacturers, ensuring seamless collaboration on projects.
- Trained new team members on packaging processes, ensuring adherence to company standards and best practices.
- Inspected products before packaging to prevent shipping defective and damaged goods to customers.
- Performed packaging tasks alongside team to demonstrate proper methods according to labor plan and assigned tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southland Senior High School
Adams, MNSkills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Packaging Material Testing
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives
- Quality Control Management
- Package Design Proficiency
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Product development support
- Packaging Machinery Operation
- Machine Operation
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
OPS Lead Packaging Specialist
Post Consumer Brands
01.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Southland Senior High School
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