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Education
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Gerald Graham

Valdosta,GA

Summary

Organized Team Member with exceptional ability to build positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-workers and leadership.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Operator 2

BASF Corp
Sparks, GA
10.2022 - Current
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Troubleshooted mechanical problems with machines, making repairs or adjustments when necessary.
  • Conducted regular inspections of machinery to identify any potential issues or malfunctions.
  • Adjusted feed rates and machine speeds as required during operation.
  • Documented daily production results accurately and completely.
  • Followed established safety procedures while operating machinery and working around hazardous materials.
  • Reported any discrepancies or abnormalities in the production process immediately to supervisor.
  • Maintained records relating to product output numbers, scrap rate analysis, downtime reports.
  • Provided training assistance to new operators on proper machine operation techniques.
  • Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
  • Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
  • Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
  • Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
  • Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Production Operator

BASF Corp
Sparks, GA
04.2021 - 10.2022
  • Followed detailed instructions for operating complex manufacturing equipment in a safe manner.
  • Identified and resolved operational issues with the assistance of maintenance personnel.
  • Collaborated with team members to increase efficiency and productivity on the production line.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve product quality.
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper machine operation techniques and safety protocols.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding work progress, challenges, and any potential safety concerns.
  • Operated heavy machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes. to move materials around the facility safely.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area by disposing of waste materials properly according to company policies.
  • Complied with all relevant health and safety regulations while performing job duties.
  • Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep production area safe, organized and ready for next shift.
  • Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.

Production Operator

Nestle Waters NA
Lee, FL
09.2019 - 12.2020
  • Performed regular inspections of production machinery to ensure optimal performance.
  • Collaborated with team members to increase efficiency and productivity on the production line.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding work progress, challenges, and any potential safety concerns.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area by disposing of waste materials properly according to company policies.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on machines used in the production process including lubrication tasks and minor repairs.
  • Complied with all relevant health and safety regulations while performing job duties.
  • Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep production area safe, organized and ready for next shift.
  • Troubleshot issues with machines and made repairs.
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
  • Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
  • Performed hourly quality checks.
  • Performed change overs for various bottle sizes.

Team Leader

AGC Automotive Americas
Elizabethtown, KY
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
  • Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
  • Created training materials and conducted group trainings on new processes or procedures.
  • Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
  • Held weekly staff meetings to review project updates, discuss issues, and brainstorm solutions.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.
  • Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
  • Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
  • Provided upper management with production schedule and communicated with shipping department to ensure orders were shipped on time.
  • Provided upper management with detailed mid-shift and end of shift production reports.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
  • Conferred with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.

Group Leader

Akebono Brake
Elizabethtown, KY
06.2016 - 10.2018

●Prepared, calibrated and monitored production machinery to maintain optimal production levels and consistently achieve daily targets.

●Monitored operating machinery to assess progress, adjust settings and maintain desired tension and speeds.

●Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing.

●Kept equipment running by clearing jams, resetting machines, and changing cutting tools.

●Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements and meet desired tolerances.

●Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.

●Conducted frequent equipment inspections and basic repair actions to keep machinery operating at peak levels.

●Performed quality checks on finish products to verify compliance specifications and assign appropriate quality grades.

●Provided management with hourly production numbers and tool change information through up-to-date daily logs and detailed production reports.

Production Line Worker

Akebono Brake
Elizabethtown, KY
07.2015 - 06.2017
  • Assembled components to produce finished products.
  • Maintained production machines and equipment.
  • Inspected parts for defects or discrepancies.
  • Operated machinery according to safety regulations.
  • Performed quality control checks on assembled items.
  • Used hand tools, power tools and other equipment to assemble components.
  • Cleaned work areas regularly to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Adhered to strict safety guidelines while operating machinery.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals.
  • Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
  • Adjusted equipment to maintain optimal performance.
  • Used mathematics skills to calculate material consumption, hourly rates and relevant assembly details.
  • Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
  • Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
  • Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
  • Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Construction Technology

Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY
12-2013

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY
08-2011

High School Diploma -

Madison County High School
Madison, FL
06-1994

Skills

●Staff education and training

●Daily workflow improvement

●Operations monitoring

●Quality control

●Troubleshooting skills

●10 yrs forklift experience

●Strong interpersonal skills

●Exceptional time management skills

●Motivated team player

●Goal-oriented

●MS Office Suite

●Excel

●Planning and Organization

●Army Veteran 8 years Tank Mechanic

Accomplishments

  • U.S. Army Heavy Track Mechanic 1994-2002

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Operator 2

BASF Corp
10.2022 - Current

Production Operator

BASF Corp
04.2021 - 10.2022

Production Operator

Nestle Waters NA
09.2019 - 12.2020

Team Leader

AGC Automotive Americas
10.2018 - 07.2019

Group Leader

Akebono Brake
06.2016 - 10.2018

Production Line Worker

Akebono Brake
07.2015 - 06.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Construction Technology

Elizabethtown Community And Technical College

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Elizabethtown Community And Technical College

High School Diploma -

Madison County High School
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