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John Cooper

Lawrenceville,GA

Summary

Dynamic team leader with a robust understanding of manufacturing processes and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with internal and external customers. Experienced in supervising teams of up to 10 crew members during peak seasons, ensuring optimal performance and productivity. Recognized for perceptive and logical thinking, complemented by exceptional multitasking and problem-solving skills that drive operational efficiency. Committed to delivering results while maintaining a collaborative and positive work environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Team Leader

ITD Chemical LLC
10.2023 - 08.2025

Oversaw and assisted the production team through the batch making process, creating industrial solvents ,detergents and degreasers.

Conducted quality assurance testing of finished products to assure finished goods are within spec.

  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Repaired equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing maintenance department of major machinery failures.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Streamlined operations realizing significant improvements in production flow.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.

Production Team Lead

PureAir Filtration
02.2020 - 10.2023
  • Job responsibilities: create a weekly production schedule, oversee chemical production processes with frequent quality control and inventory checks, generate a raw material procurement schedule, manage a team of employees through the production process by assigning different task and making sure the team is hitting KPIs set by the director of operations, equipment selection/maintenance, operate machinery such as a forklift, crane lift, and media manufacturing drum, Implement ISO9001 and 5S processes to curate a safe and effective work environment for the media manufacturing team
  • Determined maintenance requirements and assigned repairs to qualified employees.
  • Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.

Production Assistant

CWT Industries
12.2019 - 01.2021
  • Job Description: measuring and cutting raw materials to manufacture balancing equipment for rotating assembly processes, set up and use CNC machine

Education

High School Diploma -

Clarkston High School
Clarkston, GA

Associate's Degree - MotorSports Technology, Fabrication/engine building certification, Machining certification

Lanier Technical School
Oakwood, GA

Skills

  • Machine Maintenance
  • ISO9001 Experience
  • 5S Experience
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Forklift Certified
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Automotive Repair/diagnosis
  • Chemical handling
  • HVAC Experience
  • Continuous improvements
  • OSHA compliance management
  • Incidents management
  • Team motivation
  • Production planning
  • Workflow optimization
  • Production documentation
  • Machine operation
  • Product inspection
  • Weights and measurements
  • Palletizing
  • Punctuality
  • Multitasking
  • Self motivation
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management

Timeline

Production Team Leader

ITD Chemical LLC
10.2023 - 08.2025

Production Team Lead

PureAir Filtration
02.2020 - 10.2023

Production Assistant

CWT Industries
12.2019 - 01.2021

Associate's Degree - MotorSports Technology, Fabrication/engine building certification, Machining certification

Lanier Technical School

High School Diploma -

Clarkston High School
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