Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Compliance
Computer
Safety Environmental
Development
Work Availability
Accomplishments
Interests
Hiking
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Jason Nadeau

Jason Nadeau

Townsend,MA

Summary

High Volume Manufacturing & Distribution SKILLS Team Leader, Production Technician, with 20+ years of experience in Manufacturing & Assembly, setting up and operating large-scale production machinery in fast-paced high volume, environment working under continuous safety, quality, accuracy, customer-service, cost-control, and deadline pressure. Advanced understanding of Manufacturing Processes, Tactical Planning, and Production Operations. Applied internal quality and production standards, experienced in leading teams through change and turnaround situations to meet production and profit targets. Dependable and hard-working with operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills on equipment and auxiliary components. Positive and effective leadership, communication, and people skills able to manage multiple priorities and challenges while accomplishing production goals. Results-driven, self-motivated, and hardworking, able to work collaboratively in team environments or independently. Dedicated and an effective problem-solver – adapting and generating solutions; planning and directing complex operations; leading by example with applied continuous process improvement principles.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Finishing Bindery Lead

Puritan Capitol
06.2023 - Current
  • Worked to facilitate finishing steps to projects, increasing profits and productivity.
  • Recorded relevant job data in daily production logs and required forms, produced activity reports and discussed production with supervisors to identify areas in need of improvement.
  • Maintained continuous 8 bindery machine functionality by adjusting rounding forms and creasing rams to meet job specifications.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers/vendors for better pricing on raw materials without compromising on quality standards.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety levels among employees.
  • Optimized inventory management by monitoring stock levels closely and placing orders as needed to avoid delays or shortages.

Farm Maintenance Worker

Shattuck Farm
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided exceptional customer service during interactions with clients visiting farm for pick-your-own events or other activities.
  • Communicated with coworkers and management to report challenges.
  • Optimized resource allocation by assisting in budget planning for annual maintenance expenses.
  • Reduced equipment downtime with regular inspections and proactive repairs.
  • Enhanced farm productivity by performing routine maintenance on machinery and equipment.
  • Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Developed and maintained strong communication and organizational, courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

Mentor / Teacher

WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
01.2018 - Current
  • Serve as one-on-one mentor for 130+ aerospace students per school year, as students design and create their University Student Launch Initiative and Spaceport America Cup competition model rocket.

Lead Packaging Specialist - Die Cutter Operator

QUAD Packaging - (Plant Closure)
01.2018 - 05.2023
  • Responsible for set-up, make-ready, operation, cleanup, and order documentation of die-cutting machines for quality cutting of consumer packaging while monitoring safety, quality, and efficiency.

Graphic Designer / Lead Print Specialist

CARBON COLORS
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for Graphic Designs, production, and layout for all printed material.

Shift Supervisor / Digital Press Operator

KASE PRINTING INC.
01.2003 - 01.2014
  • Working Supervisor of eight digital presses
  • Responsible for all opening and closing procedures.

Education

Associates of Arts Degree - Graphic Arts

Middlesex Community College
Lowell, MA
05.2007

Skills

    • Workflow Optimization
    • Machine Maintenance
    • Publication Development
    • Finishing Equipment Operation
    • Quality Assurance
    • Deadline Management
      • Equipment Safety
      • Equipment Troubleshooting
      • Time Management
      • First Aid/CPR
      • Organization and Time Management
      • Multitasking Abilities

Certification

  • Overhead Crane & Hoist
  • First Responder (First Aid, CPR, AED)

Compliance

  • HR Policies & Procedures
  • Business Code-of-Conduct
  • Ethics
  • Compliance training including Workplace / Sexual Harassment awareness and prevention
  • Understanding Diversity

Computer

  • Mac: Pages & Number
  • Windows Word & Excel
  • Google Platforms
  • Adobe Creative Suite: Acrobat Professional, PhotoShop, Illustrator, & InDesign
  • Business Data-Management systems used to schedule, manage inventories, measure production, report and analyze

Safety Environmental

  • General Safety (OSHA compliance)
  • Hazardous Materials (MSDS, Bloodborne Pathogens, Bodily Fluids Clean-up, HAZMAT Handling, Cleanup, & Prevention, Recycling, Storm Water & Drainage)
  • Fire Prevention & Extinguishers
  • Equipment Guarding
  • Propane Storage
  • Material Handling & Pedestrian Safety
  • Electrical Safety
  • Lock-Out / Tag-Out
  • Ergonomics
  • Nip Point, Stop Safe & Glad Hand Locks
  • Security & Violence Prevention
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Ladder & Cross Over Safety
  • Emergency & Evacuation procedures

Development

  • Continuous Process Improvement and Lean Manufacturing principles (Six Sigma & Kaizen)
  • Crew Resource Management
  • Project Management
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Leadership
  • Team Building
  • Problem Solving
  • Customer Service

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 130 College Students in the development of USLI Model Rocket for competition since 2018.
  • Used Google Excel Docs to develop shareable inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved lost of profit which led to the findings of miss pricing items for sale, once corrected profit increased by 33%.

Interests

High Powered Model Rockets

Hiking

Volunteer work

Hiking

I have hiked a different mountain each weekend since September of 2023. I have hiked with temps and windchill as cold at -30F. I am planning on hiking the Grand Cannon in May 2024.

Timeline

Finishing Bindery Lead

Puritan Capitol
06.2023 - Current

Farm Maintenance Worker

Shattuck Farm
01.2023 - Current

Mentor / Teacher

WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
01.2018 - Current

Lead Packaging Specialist - Die Cutter Operator

QUAD Packaging - (Plant Closure)
01.2018 - 05.2023

Graphic Designer / Lead Print Specialist

CARBON COLORS
01.2014 - 01.2018

Shift Supervisor / Digital Press Operator

KASE PRINTING INC.
01.2003 - 01.2014

Associates of Arts Degree - Graphic Arts

Middlesex Community College
  • Overhead Crane & Hoist
  • First Responder (First Aid, CPR, AED)
Jason Nadeau