Jason Parde

• Collaborated with customers to determine budgets for kitchen and bath remodeling projects and find appropriate material sources.
• Checked supply inventories and work orders daily to encourage subcontractor efficiency and productivity.
• Worked with employees to manage projects from design to completion.
• Adhered to tight schedules to avoid construction delays and finish projects before expected completion dates.
• Completed jobs independently based on customer desires, inventories and budgets.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Nestle Purina - Crete, NE November 2020 to May 2021

As IWG leader, I was responsible for training employees and ensuring they gained confidence and knowledge that would help them excel in their position. I lead and facilitated IWG meetings, reported progress to local committee, assisted with roll out by coaching and leading implementation plans. I used programs such as Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word to created and utilize training aids.

• Molded team and embraced change to adapt within dynamic market.
• Partnered with managers to identify and capitalize on sales trends and brand initiatives.
• Led team by answering complex customer questions and mentoring personnel one-on-one.
• Adhered to rigorous standards for customer service, merchandising and operational safety.
• Mentored employees on customer service techniques and explained direct link between revenue growth and customer loyalty.
• 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.
• Coordinated weekly meetings for internal and external groups.
• Decreased necessary training time by updating and overhauling training program.
• Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
• Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
• Facilitated training for associates through daily coaching and regular performance appraisals.
• Initiated timely response to emails, voicemails and written correspondence.
• Planned, managed and directed daily board operations to increase revenue and reduce costs through P&L analysis.
• Applied lean manufacturing practices to coordinate production output and inventory levels.
• Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
• Attended industry events to represent organization and build professional network.
• Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
• Worked with colleagues to create prototypes of new designs and training materials.
• Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.

• Of one of many production lines, I ensured proper manufacturing of quality products by maintaining a safe, sanitary, and efficient line
• Some responsibilities in this process included following all GMP standards, shift changeover, quality control through taking product samples and comparing them to quality management systems
• As a packaging utility, I am trained and qualified on 23 various positions throughout the plant
• These positions range from materials receiver to line leaders, as well as kister operator and label operator
• I have gained experience with troubleshooting through issues regarding non-running machines and line stoppages by working alongside maintenance personnel and electricians
• I have experience with disassembling/assembling and cleaning the production machinery.

• Safely operated production and manufacturing systems to avoid accidents and mishaps.
• Maintained communication across key departments and senior leadership team.
• Assessed processes and production lines for proper setup per instructions and procedures.
• Designed safety equipment training programs and trained over [Number] new employees.
• Supervised updating procedures for working documents such as shift reports and handovers.
• Used computer systems to perform diagnostics on electronic and communications components.
• Tracked material orders and deliveries in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintained discipline through enforcement of company policies.
• Communicated shift handover information to keep personnel aware of incomplete tasks.
• Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
• Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.
• Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
• Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
• Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
• Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
• Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.