Jason Souza
South Dartmouth,MA
Summary
Dynamic Group Leader with a strong work ethic and proven track record at Precix, enhancing team performance through effective training and strategic task delegation. Skilled in machinery operation and quality inspections, I consistently met production targets while fostering a positive work environment and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Leader
Precix
744 Belleville Ave, New Bedford, MA 02745
11.2015 - 07.2025
- Led by example, demonstrating commitment to the company''s mission and consistently delivering high-quality work.
- Monitored group performance on a regular basis, analyzing data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
- Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
- Monitored team performance to identify productivity improvement opportunities.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Mentored team members to enhance their skillsets, resulting in higher-quality work and improved job satisfaction.
- Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
Machine Operator
Parallel Products
100 Duchaine Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745
04.2009 - 09.2011
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Education
No Degree -
Dartmouth High School
North Dartmouth, MASkills
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Continuous improvement
- Schedule coordination
- Strong work ethic
- Punctual and reliable
- Computer skills
- Forklift operation
- Pallet jacks
- Incident reporting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Machinery operation
- Machine setup and shutdown
- Safe machine operation
- Positive attitude
- Shift leadership
- Issue resolution
- Performance monitoring
- Production tracking
- Quality inspections and reporting
- Reading and determining measurements
- Defects identification
- Equipment maintenance
- Machine operation
- Parts inspection
- Hand-held scanners
- Material handling
- Visual inspection
- Equipment operation
- Following instructions
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Group Leader
Precix
11.2015 - 07.2025
Machine Operator
Parallel Products
04.2009 - 09.2011
No Degree -
Dartmouth High School