JOEL SOLA
Nicholasville,KY
Summary
Experienced production leader knowledgeable about manufacturing practices and regulatory requirements. Directs and motivates employees to accomplish challenging performance and quality objectives. Successful at keeping costs low and employee job satisfaction high while promoting safety and compliance, and able to speak six languages including French.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Team Leader
Pilkington NSG
01.2024 - Current
- Mentored new employees, providing them with the necessary knowledge and guidance to become effective members of the production team.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Led a team of production workers to consistently meet deadlines and exceed performance goals.
- Improved employee morale by fostering a positive work environment through clear communication and supportive leadership.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth or advancement.
Production Supervisor
Pilkington NSG
06.2020 - 01.2024
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Managed team of [Number] production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
Shipping Clerk
Pilkington NSG
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure timely order fulfillment and delivery.
- Collaborated with customer service team to resolve shipping issues and provide timely updates to clients.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Reduced shipping errors by implementing a thorough quality control system for outgoing orders.
Shift Coordinator
Pilkington NSG
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Evaluated ongoing employee training requirements based on observed performance gaps and coordinated the delivery of necessary training programs to address identified needs.
- Successfully managed conflicts among staff members, resulting in improved morale and reduced workplace tension.
- Participated in hiring decisions, conducting interviews, and evaluating potential candidates to ensure appropriate staffing levels were maintained on each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering a team-oriented atmosphere that encouraged collaboration and mutual support among employees.
Team Leader
Pilkington KY
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Business
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12.2025
Skills
- Worker Training
- Team motivation
- Personnel Management
- Work Scheduling
- Workflow Optimization
- Quality Control
- Process Improvement
- Production Planning
- Positive Attitude
- Good Communication
- Forklift Operation
- Incident Reporting
- Microsoft Excel
- Data entry experience
- Data Entry
- Powerpoint Presentations
Languages
English
Professional Working
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Production Team Leader
Pilkington NSG
01.2024 - Current
Production Supervisor
Pilkington NSG
06.2020 - 01.2024
Shipping Clerk
Pilkington NSG
09.2019 - 06.2020
Shift Coordinator
Pilkington NSG
05.2017 - 09.2019
Team Leader
Pilkington KY
01.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - International Business
University of Kentucky
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