Jason Copenhaver
Max Meadows,Virginia
Summary
Accomplished Packaging Technician with a proven track record at PepsiCo, enhancing production line efficiency and quality control. Expert in machinery operation and preventive maintenance, coupled with exceptional problem-solving abilities, led to a significant improvement in packaging processes. Skilled in both technical and team coordination tasks, ensuring seamless operations and optimal productivity. Skilled Packager with 16 years of experience accomplishing production goals in fast-paced environments. Successful at moving small and large merchandise by lifting and using equipment. Dependable, dedicated and focused on constantly improving skills and performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging Technician
PepsiCo
12.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated flexibility when handling multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing assignments based on urgency or complexity.
- Maintained quality by monitoring and recording hourly package and product packaging standards.
- Prepared orders for shipment by inserting associated paperwork, tagging boxes, and scanning barcodes to upload package data to tracking system.
- Counted and recorded finished and rejected packaged items.
- Observed machine operations to verify quality and conformity of packaged products, stepping in to resolve issues promptly and avoid costly production errors.
- Improved packaging efficiency by monitoring Pepsi techniques and equipment in daily operations.
Supervisor of Operations
Somic America
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, offering constructive feedback designed to promote growth within their roles.
- Managed scheduling and workload distribution, maximizing productivity without overwhelming team members or compromising quality of work.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction with consistent attention to detail and effective communication skills.
- Established clear expectations for team members, fostering a positive work environment through open communication and accountability.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards in daily operations.
- Resolved conflicts between employees swiftly and professionally, maintaining a harmonious workplace atmosphere conducive to collaboration.
- Oversaw inventory management, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and excess costs.
- Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding work efforts and providing regular opportunities for professional development.
- Collaborated with other departments to identify areas for improvement and implement beneficial changes across the organization.
- Reduced expenses for the department by optimizing resource allocation and closely monitoring budgets.
- Participated in recruitment efforts, interviewing potential candidates to ensure they were a good fit for the company culture and possessed necessary skills for success on the job.
- Implemented cost-saving measures such as renegotiating contracts with vendors or leveraging economies of scale to reduce overall expenditures.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 30 employees.
Material Handler Team Lead
Somic America
03.2005 - 03.2019
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment, promoting employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Streamlined communication channels within the team, enabling quick resolution of issues and facilitating a more cohesive work environment.
- Provided motivation and support to team members, inspiring high levels of dedication and commitment towards goals.
- Strengthened cross-functional collaboration by working closely with other departments to fulfill orders accurately and efficiently.
- Increased accuracy of inventory counts through thorough audits, resulting in reduced discrepancies and improved stock control.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, fostering skill development and successful integration into the team.
- Optimized warehouse layout to facilitate quicker retrieval of materials, decreasing order processing time.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by streamlining material handling processes and implementing best practices.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely deliveries while maintaining cost-effectiveness in supply chain operations.
- Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
- Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 200 packages per day.
Education
No Degree - Managerial Economics
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA05.2020
No Degree - Electrician
Wythe County Vocational School
Wytheville, VA07.1992
High School Diploma -
Fort Chiswell High School
Max Meadows, VA06.1992
Skills
- Product Inspection
- Machinery Operation
- Production line efficiency
- Forklift Operations
- Labeling Accuracy
- Quality Control Analysis
- Warehouse Safety
- Materials Transport
- Shipping and receiving
- Materials transportation
- Quality Assurance
- Package labeling
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Shipment loading
Motorcycling
Enjoy riding through Southwest Virginia Great Mountain Scenery. Stress releasing after a long days work.
Timeline
Packaging Technician
PepsiCo
12.2021 - Current
Supervisor of Operations
Somic America
03.2019 - 10.2021
Material Handler Team Lead
Somic America
03.2005 - 03.2019
No Degree - Managerial Economics
Wytheville Community College
No Degree - Electrician
Wythe County Vocational School
High School Diploma -
Fort Chiswell High School