John Benwell
Dover,NH
Summary
Focused Food Production Worker with 20 years of experience quickly assembling food items to specification. Teamed with Line Leads s to follow consistent, cost-effective and safe procedures for producing food. Performed set up and cleaning tasks promptly, keeping workflows running smoothly.
Diligent person with great communication skills. Well-rounded employee with more than 20 years of experience in troubleshooting problematic equipment. Looking to join organization involved in food quality enhancement.
Hardworking individual bringing strong understanding of food safety and equipment oversight into daily work. Special skill leveraging terrific team management and organizational skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable employee seeking Administrative Assistant position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Administrative Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Agile and adaptable leader with stellar work history, motivational approach and upbeat nature. Skilled at training employees and leveraging organized approaches to handle daily planning, scheduling and customer service requirements. Forward-thinking and industrious with diplomatic communication style focused on maximizing engagement and satisfaction. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Mass & Liquor Line Lead
Lindt & Sprüngli Usa In Statham
Stratham, NH
04.2016 - Current
- Broke down, cleaned and sanitized work stations at end of shift.
- Worked in production to improve efficiency.
- Stored food properly by adhering to company food safety policies and procedures.
- Prepared and built food items according to standardized recipes and directions.
- Adhered to company safety policies and procedures for proper food safety and sanitation.
- Worked directly with management members and many department to brainstorm, discuss strategy and mitigate many issues.
- Followed production list provided by supervisor.
- Assisted management with procedures to cut costs while delivering quality products.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized to promote safety, productivity and team success.
- Cleaned and sterilized factory processing containers and work areas to keep foods safe.
- Documented batch production information such as ingredients and amounts, cycle times and temperatures observed.
- Created batches of products with specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet and color profiles by following production recipes and procedures by Massroom & Liquor.
- Cultivated positive work setting for all employees by actively listening and communicating with team members focused on common goals.
- Unloaded completed batches from machinery, packaged for shipment and transported with equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks.
- Adjusted equipment during runs to maintain optimal settings and achieve high-quality products.
- Assessed issues with faulty equipment and utilized troubleshooting methods to alleviate problems and restore optimal production levels.
- Tested raw materials and products to determine moisture, acidity and other levels.
- Located and corrected different operational problems and mechanical faults to maintain production levels.
- Sorted final products according to specified regulatory, customer or company standards.
- Followed instructions and processes to maintain food and beverage integrity.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
- Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
- Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, and evaluate progress toward goals.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
- Advanced productivity KPIs by leading trainings on procedures and safety practices.
- Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues.
- Upheld great standards of leadership for employees, consistently leading by example for best-in-class work.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail, resulting in company improvements.
- Worked on and with many AM Teams.
- Very strong understanding of Massroom, Liquor & Receiving ( Building F ) departments.
- Work with R&D, Quality Departments, making sure that we give our best That we're are able to produce here at Lindt.
- 14-15 years inventory control experience preferred
- JDE experience
- Proficient in MS office, as well experience in ERP systems.
- Strong verbal and written & communication skills
- Results oriented, flexible with all shifts, and duties as described by Supervision
- In process of completing my Associates.
Department Team Leader
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Portsmouth, NH
04.2003 - 04.2016
- Led and managed operational and strategic planning, management and administrative oversight of facilities, equipment and personnel.
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Worked 13 years in production for ThermoFisher Scientific before joining the Lindt Team continuing for 7 years.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Great Bay Community College
Portsmouth, NH06.2024
Skills
Production Documentation
- Machinery Repair
- Root Cause Analysis Participation
- Reading and Determining Measurements
- Teamwork and Communication
- Safe Machine Operation
- Materials Assembly
- Safety Standards Compliance
- Workstation Equipment Monitoring
- Safety Processes
- Corrective Actions
- Quality Inspections and Reporting
- Productivity Performance
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Training Initiatives
- Construction Equipment
- OSHA Regulations
- Accident Investigations
- Assembly Line Operations
- Training Junior Team Members
- Equipment Modification
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Providing Feedback
- Equipment Efficiency
- General Housekeeping
- Health Information Policy and Procedure Development
- Company Safety Policies
- Visual Inspections
- Hazardous Materials
- Preparing Shipments
- Raw Material Loading
- Monitoring Line Supplies
- Component Installations
- Machine Setup and Shutdown
- Knowledge of Production Processes
- Employee Equipment Training
- Line Work
- Overseeing Employees
- Managing Multiple Tasks
- Shift Coverage
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Property Tours
- Data Collation
- Vendor Negotiations
- Inspirational Leadership
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Mathematical Calculation and Reasoning
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Department Oversight
- Administrative Management
- Planning
- Database Maintenance
- Materials Planning & Logistics
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Logistics
Timeline
Mass & Liquor Line Lead
Lindt & Sprüngli Usa In Statham
04.2016 - Current
Department Team Leader
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
04.2003 - 04.2016
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Great Bay Community College
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