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Gregory Levingston

Summerville,SC

Summary

Proven leader with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency through innovative solutions and stringent quality control. Skilled in troubleshooting and problem-solving, demonstrating a safety-oriented mindset. Excels in team leadership, fostering an environment of teamwork and dedication. Achieves goals with precision, significantly contributing to project success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Production Technician

SHL Medical
Charleston, SC
07.2024 - Current
  • Supervised production line operations to ensure quality and efficiency.
  • Trained new technicians on equipment and safety procedures.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on production machinery to minimize downtime.
  • Provided technical assistance to other technicians in the department.
  • Utilized calipers, micrometers and height gauges to calibrate or adjust equipment.
  • Troubleshot and resolved mechanical issues promptly to minimize production delays.
  • Documented and reported equipment malfunctions and production incidents to management for further action.
  • Monitored inventory levels and coordinated restocking efforts as needed.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.

Maintenance Technician

Leadec Corp
04.2024 - 07.2024

Executed preventative and reactive maintenance on Automated Fiber Placement assemblies for 787 models.

  • Enhanced integration of automation precision with composite material strength in production processes.
  • Contributed to manufacturing of Aft sections for 787, 8, 9, and 10 models at Boeing.
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment and systems for maintenance needs.
  • Operated hand tools and power tools safely during repair tasks.

Sanitation Supervisor

Hormel Foods
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Developed and executed the labor pools, resulting in smooth transitions between shifts
  • Oversee sanitation operations nightly
  • Facilitate monthly food and safety training for all employees
  • Inspect equipment to ensure the best quality and report any mechanical problems through work orders for documentation
  • Recorded monthly chemical inventory
  • Engaged in cost saving projects which led to new innovative options for our company and employees
  • Facilitated weekly check in meeting between management overviewing sanitations practice and progress
  • Completed Nightly chemical titrations to ensure chemical use would not affect food safety
  • Manage CIPs and monitor their running cycles to ensure adequate ratios are being maintained
  • Pre-op inspections on all equipment and employee’s work to ensure our 4-step process was completed accurately to maintain food safety
  • Completed weekly payroll
  • Weekly evaluations and documentation for all new hires during their first 90 days

Food Production Worker

Hormel Foods
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Operated production machinery to prepare food items efficiently and safely.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during food processing tasks.
  • Assisted in training new employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Followed recipes accurately to produce high-quality food products consistently.
  • Worked collaboratively with other team members in a fast-paced environment.
  • Followed all safety protocols in the production area.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to meet health standards.
  • Labeled finished product containers with required information.
  • Maintained production records, including batch numbers and quantities produced.
  • Transported finished goods from the production area to designated storage areas.
  • Broke down, cleaned and sanitized work stations at end of shift.

Production Team lead

Yanfeng Automotive interiors
04.2007 - 12.2019
  • Capable of trouble shooting HMI Faults independently
  • Capable of independently troubleshooting Robot faults, welder faults, and failures, if needed I was responsible for contacting maintenance, controls, or IT for support
  • I worked with IT to correct hydra out of sequence issues as well in-sequence scanning procedures
  • I was responsible for rebuilding defective doors and confirming their completion as well as confirming correct orientation in the rack when completed
  • I managed personnel as well as rotation schedules for our shift
  • I was responsible for training on quality alerts with the team for quality defects
  • I was also responsible for training new employees that were not familiar with our product and training them on the companies' standard operating procedures (ODS)
  • Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time
  • Created and updated department work instructions and reports on a regular basis
  • Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally
  • Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership
  • Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime
  • Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders
  • Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools
  • Disassembled, reassembled and corrected changeover
  • Verified part numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers
  • Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor
  • Tested electrical controls and components on the line
  • Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals
  • Observed all safety policies and procedures
  • Correctly and safely used a variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties
  • In charge of daily rotations

Education

High school diploma -

Rockford East High School
Rockford, IL
06.2005

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Confident leader
  • Dependable
  • Dedicated
  • Strong decision-making skills
  • Goal oriented
  • Quality control
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Team focused
  • Encourages teamwork
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Proficient in [ADP]
  • Safety-oriented mindset
  • Lockout and tagout procedures

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Production Technician

SHL Medical
07.2024 - Current

Maintenance Technician

Leadec Corp
04.2024 - 07.2024

Sanitation Supervisor

Hormel Foods
01.2022 - 03.2024

Food Production Worker

Hormel Foods
01.2019 - 01.2022

Production Team lead

Yanfeng Automotive interiors
04.2007 - 12.2019

High school diploma -

Rockford East High School
Gregory Levingston
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