Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Jeffrey Seth Kines

Daphne,AL

Summary

Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead Driver

Wrico Signs
11.2023 - Current
  • Lead Operator and driver F550 disel buck truck daily.
  • Maintains upkeep & routine inspections on truck.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements of task.
  • Forklift operator loading/handling varies large materials.
  • Implemented process improvements that led to reduced turnaround times for critical tasks without compromising quality.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
  • Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Operates various hand power tools daily : grinder, welder, cutting torch, drill, impacts, torque wrenches, hammer drills, & jack hammer,

Finance Specialist

Water Washed Air Solutions
10.2020 - 09.2023
  • Negotiated terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
  • Implemented and reviewed financial controls to generate accurate financial data.
  • Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial growth.
  • Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Provided elite customer service by resolving problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
  • Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
  • Experience with quickbooks, excel, google docs, and business software.
  • Participated in business events, conferences and trade shows to promote products and network with business owners and prospective clients.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently
  • Overseeing companies product shipping and receiving
  • Analyzing and identifying growth opportunities
  • Scan documents and reports into various platforms
  • Forward information to the customers via email, memos, reports, and phone calls.

Production Manager

Freestyle Graphix
04.2015 - 10.2020
  • Introduced automation and technological advancements to the production floor, leading to increased efficiency and reduced labor costs.
  • Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
  • Developed and implemented inspection processes to define criteria and quality control measures.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Streamlined the inspection process, resulting in quicker identification of defects and faster corrective actions.
  • Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
  • Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.
  • Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
  • Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Analyzed and inspected operating units such as towers, storage tanks and other units to check operation and improve efficiency.
  • Increased product quality through meticulous monitoring of machine settings and making adjustments as needed.
  • Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
  • Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Inspected structures, machinery and equipment to determine failure and causes for concern.
  • Communicated with outside vendors to attain appropriate parts and tools.
  • Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
  • Dismantled machinery to access, remove, and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.

Shift Leader

Fab Arc
04.2013 - 05.2015
  • Main operator for over head crane transporting heavy steel beams and structures.
  • Operated overhead, gantry and remote control cranes in according to safety processes and established procedures.
  • Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
  • Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
  • Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
  • Minimized downtime by troubleshooting mechanical issues quickly, working closely with maintenance staff for prompt repairs.
  • Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
  • Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
  • Loading/ handling various weights of heavy steel.
  • Loading truck/ trailers with steel beams.
  • Moving/ transporting traitors to various locations on job site.
  • Inspected weight of trailers using company safety protocol's.
  • Team work with other employees to insure products are to customers in timely manner
  • Data logging for shipping and receiving.
  • Painted large steel beams and structures using industrial airless paint sprayers. Experience mixing up to 55 gallon paint drums.

Education

High School Diploma -

Saks High School
Anniston, AL
05.2011

Skills

  • Management / Leadership
  • Critical Thinking
  • Performance Tracking
  • Communication
  • Team Work
  • Time Management
  • Research
  • Trouble Shooting
  • Scheduling
  • Mathematics
  • Adaptability
  • Creativity
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Multitasking / Work Fast Pace
  • Attention of Detail

Timeline

Team Lead Driver

Wrico Signs
11.2023 - Current

Finance Specialist

Water Washed Air Solutions
10.2020 - 09.2023

Production Manager

Freestyle Graphix
04.2015 - 10.2020

Shift Leader

Fab Arc
04.2013 - 05.2015

High School Diploma -

Saks High School
Jeffrey Seth Kines