Jerry E. Shirley
Spring Hope,NC
Summary
Forklift certified manufacturing technician with 20+ years of experience in machine operation and troubleshooting. Possess strong understanding of production processes and quality control measures, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols. Hard working and detail oriented from 9 years in the United States Air Force. Perform work accurately and safely while strictly adhering to SOPs and GMPs.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Operator
Mars Incorporated / Proctor and Gamble
Henderson, NC
01.2003 - 10.2024
- Perform work safely by strictly adhering to Mars SOPs and GMPs
- Operate forklifts, electric and manual pallet jacks, pneumatic and electric lifts, conveyors, legs, motors, hammer mills
- Move transfer trailers, tankers and rail cars with yard truck and Track Mobile device
- Unload grain, mill and liquid trailers to correct bins in a timely manner
- Enter and modify data in SAP, Factory Link, Red Prairie and PLC Configuration
- Schedule and perform quality checks to ensure product meets Mars standards
- Maintain High Risk Critical Ingredients
- Troubleshoot plant conveyor systems, bucket elevators, hammer mills and mixing equipment
- Trained in lock out/tag out safety procedures
- Served as team lead on 3 occasions (18 months, 9 months, 4 months)
- Trained numerous operators in batching, meat room and receiving departments
- Calculate and verify ingredient accuracy per batch run documentation
- Conducted plant-wide training on receiving department procedures and expectations
- Clean and sanitize machine part and equipment between batches
- Fill out detailed batch documentation for each product run
Loom Operator
Weavexx
Wake Forest, NC
03.2000 - 12.2002
- Responsible for setting up and operating 11 different flat cloth looms
- Performed preventative maintenance on looms
- Filled out detailed documentation on loom and cloth maintenance, production discrepancies and repair orders
Manufacturing Supervisor
The Cotton Exchange
Wendell, NC
03.1997 - 02.2000
- Supervised production of 12 print floor employees
- Trained new employees to operate automatic and manual presses
- Evaluated employee performance and made determinations about dismissals and raises
- Set up and operated Terminator and Challenger automatic screen printing presses
- Made adjustments and repairs to machinery to ensure product quality
- Inspected final product for flaws and irregularities
- Confirmed accuracy of order quantity, color, style and screen design before production set up
- Assisted with year-end inventory counts
Press Operator
Champion Products
Dunn, NC
06.1995 - 02.1997
- Operated and maintained MHM automatic press
- Troubleshoot machinery and performed minor tweaks and repairs
- Continually monitored product through production to ensure quality
E-4 Sergeant, Civil Engineering
United States Air Force
07.1986 - 06.1995
- Honorable Discharge.
- Deployed in Operation Vigilant Warrior from September 1994 to November 1994
- Obtained Secret Security Clearance
- Secured base buildings and residences by repairing locks
- Analyzed emergencies and dispatched response teams as needed
- Served as Honor Guard team leader and trained members in weaponry and procedures
- Air Force wide non-combat Valor Award runner-up in 1987
- Honorable discharge
Education
High School -
East Wake High School
Wendell, NC06.1986
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Pallet jack operation
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting
- Inventory management
- Safety standards compliance
- Machine setup
- Machine breakdown
- Equipment maintenance
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- GMP compliance
- Batch record keeping
Timeline
Manufacturing Operator
Mars Incorporated / Proctor and Gamble
01.2003 - 10.2024
Loom Operator
Weavexx
03.2000 - 12.2002
Manufacturing Supervisor
The Cotton Exchange
03.1997 - 02.2000
Press Operator
Champion Products
06.1995 - 02.1997
E-4 Sergeant, Civil Engineering
United States Air Force
07.1986 - 06.1995
High School -
East Wake High School
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