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Christopher Adams

Valdosta,GA

Summary

Professional with strong background in production management, adept at optimizing workflows and ensuring high-quality output. Skilled in team leadership, fostering collaboration, and driving productivity. Known for adaptability and reliability in meeting changing demands. Expertise in process improvement, quality control, and efficient resource management.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Line Team Leader

Sunset Farm Foods Inc
11.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated shift handovers effectively, maintaining clear communication channels between outgoing and incoming teams for seamless transition periods without downtime or error risks during changeovers.
  • Reduced product defects by closely monitoring quality control measures and providing staff training.
  • Mentored new team members, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged professional growth.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing team workflows.
  • Followed good manufacturing processes (GMPs).
  • Prioritized employee safety to reduce incidents.
  • Set up machining, performed required maintenance and made adjustments to machines.
  • Checked machines using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances.
  • Worked on complex problems requiring independent action and high degree of initiative to resolve issues.
  • Operated light-duty bench and floor-type machine tools and automation equipment.

Production Worker

Bimbo QSR
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, implementing best practices to enhance overall efficiency.
  • Enhanced production line efficiency by streamlining assembly processes.
  • Reduced downtime by performing regular maintenance on machinery.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.

Pallet Builder

TM Poly Film
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Manufactured wood pallets and crates with nail guns, table saws and chop saws.
  • Maintained clean and organized workspaces to uphold safety standards.
  • Informed supervisor of equipment malfunction quickly to minimize downtime.
  • Transferred loaded pallets onto delivery or storage areas.
  • Utilized air hammers, drills and power tools to build pallets and crates.
  • Threaded strapping through strapping tool to secure battens.
  • Read blueprints and used tape measure to measure wooden pieces.
  • Loaded products onto pallet.
  • Positioned battens, cardboard strips and metal strapping around bundles following written instructions.
  • Interpreted production and delivery schedule to stack product in correct order for loading and delivery.
  • Removed palletized bundles from conveyor to process with pneumatic hoist.
  • Operated pallet jack to pull orders out of storage areas.
  • Inspected materials for quality before loading.
  • Used nail claws to remove nails from incorrectly nailed pallets.
  • Transported goods from racks, shelves and vehicles via forklift and pallet jack.

Quality Control Inspector

MAAX Bath Inc
03.2020 - 01.2021
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.

Education

High school diploma -

Valdosta High School
Valdosta, GA
05.2011

Skills

  • Workplace Safety
  • Machine Operation
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Team Management
  • Product Inspection
  • Process Documentation
  • Waste Reduction
  • Production Scheduling
  • Cost Control
  • Employee Engagement
  • Work supervision
  • Machine Maintenance
  • Assembly and production
  • Manufacturing
  • Forklift Operation
  • Waste Minimization
  • Equipment Operation
  • Materials Management
  • Continuous improvements
  • Quality Control
  • Team Training
  • Quality Assurance
  • Project Management
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Pallet Jack Operation
  • Warehouse Procedures
  • Stacking pallets
  • Warehouse Navigation
  • Loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Team Player
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Material Handling
  • Safety awareness
  • General laborer
  • Punctual and Reliable

Certification

Forklift Certification

Timeline

Production Line Team Leader

Sunset Farm Foods Inc
11.2023 - Current

Production Worker

Bimbo QSR
01.2023 - 11.2023

Pallet Builder

TM Poly Film
01.2021 - 01.2023

Quality Control Inspector

MAAX Bath Inc
03.2020 - 01.2021
Forklift Certification

High school diploma -

Valdosta High School
Christopher Adams