Jason Craig

• Constantly collaborating with my Team members, Supervisors and other production workers to achieve a smooth running production line.
• Because of my flexibility through the years at Hershey, I have worked in some capacity on every line, in every department, on all shifts, and because of my strong work ethic and principles, garnered respect from all of my supervisors and fellow employees. Enough so I call them all friends outside of work.
• Demonstrated flexibility in working various shifts, overtime hours, and weekends as required to meet production demands.
• Inspected Candy and Product for appearance and size defects according to specifications. Worked inspection as a job and principle on all production lines at Hershey.
• Communicated with supervisor regarding production line issues and needed repairs for fast resolution.
• Utilized strong problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot equipment issues quickly, minimizing disruptions to the production line while maintaining safety standards at all times.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve daily production goals, contributing to overall positive workplace morale.
• Prioritized tasks to meet personal and team production targets.
• Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to 5S principles for optimal efficiency and safety.
• Optimized workflow by adapting quickly to changes in production schedules or job assignments as needed.
• Increased productivity through effective time management skills, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
• Trained new employees by demonstrating operation of production line machinery and maintenance of the equipment. Thoroughly explaining the process so the new hires understand the "why", not just the "what."
• Fostered a positive workplace culture that emphasized teamwork, communication, and mutual support among production line workers. I have appreciated the fact and feeling that when I have to miss work, and i am the only person who misses that day it is felt sometimes more then other days when 2 or 3 people are missing from our line.
• Performed basic maintenance of production equipment to prevent downtime.
• Monitored inventory and notified supervisor about low stock items to obtain more supplies necessary for production process.
• Collaborated effectively with quality control teams to address any defects or inconsistencies found during inspections promptly.
• Supported quality control measures to meet compliance standards, conducting thorough checks.
• Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries to self and colleagues.

• I started a successful small press business in publishing.
• A strong work ethic, and desire to be the best at my job, lead to studio growth, taking on larger clientele such as Disney, Marvel and DC Comics, and later Warner Bros., New Line Cinema , Disney and Fox
• After establishing a strong name in the business, I was able to move back to Illinois, and continue to work on Music Videos, Films, Commercials, Comic Books and Advertising.
• With previous equipment training in the factory job force, I was able to do outside advertising, with the ability to operate heavy equipment and keep the work in-house
• Achieved many work accolades and awards, but one of my proudest achievements was having my work nominated for a Spike TV Scream Award in 2008
• Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
• Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
• Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere

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I started at Trim Masters, which became ATS early in my career with the company. I was one of the fastest promoted supervisors in that locations history, moving to Assistant Group Leader inside approximately 5 months. My hard work, and dedication, lead to my promotion to Group Leader not long after that.

As a supervisor I was required to use various Fork Lifts whenever needed

Other duties included:

• Developed quality-driven culture to boost team performance and efficiency while maintaining highly satisfied workforce.
• Supervised Front and Rear Door Production
• Oversaw both Quality, and creative ways to increase production, while lowering scrap and waste
• Collaborated with my Assistants to ensure quality, and team member satisfaction
• Was required to be proficient in all the job positions, equipment, as well as maintaining and servicing the robotic equipment used on my various lines.
• In my time with the company , attended management classes in Bardstown KY, to learn new ways to be a better Team Leader
• Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production and shipping
• Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
• Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs
• Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications
• Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements
• Led by example, demonstrating commitment to the company''s mission and consistently delivering high-quality work.