Ethan Gipson
Grass Lake,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Background includes operating in high-volume settings to prepare, operate and maintain blending machines. Familiar with producing products such as dyes, chemicals and explosive ingredients. Adept at inspecting and troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime and achieve production targets. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Mixer Machine Operator
JIFFY Mix
09.2023 - Current
- Accurately measured and blended materials according to specifications.
- Operated blending and other machinery safely and in conformance with manufacturer instructions.
- Unloaded completed mixtures into containers for further processing.
- Monitored production equipment and mixers for efficient and safe operation.
- Weighed out materials carefully and followed label requirements for each package.
- Completed large-batch blending by measuring out materials and using industrial-sized mixers to distribute materials evenly.
- Tested sample materials to comply with specifications and general safety standards.
- Accurately recorded operational practices and production data.
- Checked products carefully with screens and bagged large batches and smaller quality according to order specifications.
- Recommendations within the company:
- Tyriece Davis - Back up/Co-Facilitator on 3rds in the Wearhouse.
- Logan Osborn - New Mix Tower.
- Clif Osborn - 2nd shift Old Mix Tower.
- Jacob Warden - 2nd Shift Mechanic.
- John Vuocolo - New Mix Tower.
General Manager
Budget Tire Center
04.2020 - 09.2023
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Provided strategic oversight of marketing and promotional campaigns to keep campaigns aligned with overall goals and objectives.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Assistant Manager
Sams Club
04.2010 - 01.2020
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Trained cafe employees to consistently exceed customers' expectations and provide superior service.
- Filled in for absent employees in any position in cafe, keeping operations efficient even when short-handed.
- Minimized risks of cross-contamination and infection by directing team members to regularly clean and sanitize surfaces.
- Managed display products effectively to achieve consistent sales with minimal waste.
- Kept cafe in full compliance with health code standards and achieved consistently top ratings for sanitation and over all food safety across the board.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers. Also had to know the knowledge of lockout tagout procedure for each grinder, band saws and grinders.
- Managed inbound receiving departments.
- Managed shipping and receiving team, overseeing training, schedules and work assignments.
- Unloaded, sorted and stored incoming merchandise.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Enhanced performance of receiving dock associates through training, guidance and motivation.
- Gathered and processed merchandise returns.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts, and identified variances.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Maintaining crown (Stand up, Sit down, electric hand lifts and electric pallet jacks) forklifts and scissor lifts while upholding proper certifications for all equipment and making sure the proper lockout tag-out procedures were used and in place (tags filled out properly, books and logs data sheets filled out properly, along with the locks to be returned or to lock out another machine or to return of locks were stored properly).
Education
High School Diploma -
Grass Lake High School
Grass Lake, MI05.2009
No Degree - Business Management
Jackson Community College
Jackson, MISkills
- Attention to detail
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Strong communication skills
- Record keeping accuracy
- Problem-solving abilities
- Operational troubleshooting
- Coordination and balance
- Production scheduling
- Project Management
- Business Development
- Teamwork Abilities
- Accuracy and Precision
- Task Prioritization
- Patience and Persistence
Timeline
Mixer Machine Operator
JIFFY Mix
09.2023 - Current
General Manager
Budget Tire Center
04.2020 - 09.2023
Assistant Manager
Sams Club
04.2010 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Grass Lake High School
No Degree - Business Management
Jackson Community College
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