Jeffrey Pocobello
West Seneca,NY
Summary
Results driven Working Supervisor with over 35 years of experience. Consistently tasked with ensuring that inserting machines are running optimally, manned efficiently and product is laid out for optimum zoning efficiency. Excel in trouble shooting and problem solving independently to make decisive, timely decisions. Work a custom shift for continuity and communication between a sunrise and day shift. Cultivate a company culture as a "go to" person in which staff members feel comfortable voicing questions and concerns.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Working Supervisor
The Buffalo News
11.2018 - Current
- Led and trained lower-skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
- Kept accurate records of daily job tasks and progress.
- Arranged for repairs of equipment and machinery on a weekly basis.
- Coordinate maintenance around production schedule.
- Check insert material inventory for correct dates and amounts needed to prevent costly errors.
- Reset and confirm numerical values in Insert machine control software daily to prevent errors and achieve smooth operations.
- Utilized advanced tools and equipment to complete project tasks.
- Ordered or requisitioned materials or supplies.
- Layout and Man inserting machines based on weekly changes in zoning and amount of inserts.
- Collaborate with Machinists, Electricians, and outside computer software technicians to ensure timely repairs and optimize machine performance.
- Test machine components ensuring systems are secure and working properly.
- Train employees in operations and trouble shooting techniques.
Head of Insert Machine Maintenance
The Buffalo News
09.1999 - 10.2018
- Performed maintenance on two inserting machines by cleaning, lubricating, adjusting and repairing according to industry standards. Worked both independently and as part of a team to problem solve and complete setup work timely to reduce delays and downtime.
Machine and Forklift Operator
The Buffalo News
10.1987 - 08.1999
Skills
Critical thinking/problem solving
Shift coverage
Safety Protocols
Repair coordination
Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
Superior Negotiation skills
Forklift Operator
Accomplishments
Created and planned a shift change schedule that improved morale, increased productivity, reduced grievances and eliminated punch outs and staff shortages for an entire year.
Developed standards and new procedures for machine layout that improved booking methods and runs.
Streamlined training procedures by producing a "simplified steps and explanations" procedure sheet resulting in record training for two employees.
Certification
Forklift Operator
Timeline
Working Supervisor
The Buffalo News
11.2018 - Current
Head of Insert Machine Maintenance
The Buffalo News
09.1999 - 10.2018
Machine and Forklift Operator
The Buffalo News
10.1987 - 08.1999
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