Objective
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Achievements
Timeline

JAMES O. BLAKNEY

Kimberly-Clark
Mobile,AL
4
Certifications
14
years of professional experience

My goal is to seek a career where there is growth and advancement where I can use my skills in operations, maintenance, leadership, and heavy machinery.

Work History

Process Shift Leader

2 Years 7 Months
Kimberly-Clark | 04.2024 - Current
  • Direct and coordinate shift-level production operations to achieve daily output, quality, and delivery goals.
  • Lead safety meetings, incident investigations, workforce scheduling, and team development.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, and root-cause analysis.

Mechanical AET

1 Year 10 Months
Kimberly-Clark | 06.2022 - 04.2024
  • Performed preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on high-speed manufacturing equipment.
  • Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and completed root cause analysis.
  • Utilized CMMS systems and maintained strict EHS and LOTO compliance.

Entry Level Handler / Floor Operator

1 Year 1 Month
Kimberly-Clark | 05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Tracked inventory with RF scanners while maintaining OSHA Compliance, GMP, and 5S standards.
  • Staged materials for production changeovers and kept work areas organized to support smooth line runs.
  • Followed safety procedures and handled materials carefully to reduce risk during daily operations.

Floor Hand / Motorman

8 Months
H&P Drilling | 05.2014 - 01.2015
  • Operated heavy machinery and prepared equipment for drilling operations.
  • Performed rig maintenance, inspections, LOTO procedures, and OSHA audit preparation.
  • Supervised floor hands and promoted safe work practices.
  • 12/2016-Present

Trim Saw Operator / Sorter Operator / Unscrambler Operator

2 Months
Hoods Industries | 10.2016 - 12.2016
  • Operated trim saw, sorter, and unscrambler equipment while maintaining product quality and material flow.

Overhead Crane Operator

1 Year 2 Months
Phoenix Services | 02.2013 - 04.2014
  • Loaded/unloaded railcars and trucks using overhead cranes and forklifts.
  • Inspected and packaged stainless steel products for shipment.

Education

High School Diploma

Wayne County High School

Skills

Process Control
Lean Manufacturing
5S
Root Cause Analysis
Equipment Troubleshooting
OEE
SOP Compliance
Shift Supervision
Team Building
Forklift Operation
Overhead Crane Operation
Rigging
Hydraulics & Pneumatics
LOTO
OSHA Compliance
CMMS
TPM
Decision Making
Attention to Detail

Certification

AIDT Overhead Crane Operator Training

Achievements

Awarded for having the most safety catches throughout the company while employed with H&P Drilling., Recognized in Enterprise Magazine with the most R&Rs in 2017.

Timeline

Process Shift Leader

Kimberly-Clark
04.2024 - CurrentRead More

Mechanical AET

Kimberly-Clark
06.2022 - 04.2024Read More

Entry Level Handler / Floor Operator

Kimberly-Clark
05.2021 - 06.2022Read More

Trim Saw Operator / Sorter Operator / Unscrambler Operator

Hoods Industries
10.2016 - 12.2016Read More

Floor Hand / Motorman

H&P Drilling
05.2014 - 01.2015Read More

Overhead Crane Operator

Phoenix Services
02.2013 - 04.2014Read More

Wayne County High School

High School Diploma
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JAMES O. BLAKNEY