JOHN D COOPER
packaging manager
Bend
Summary
Industrious packaging manager leads 6 to 8 packaging employees on production floor by assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work. Safely and efficiently operates high-speed packing equipment to comply with company and customer standards. Brings over 23 years of manufacturing environment experience with increasing levels of responsibility. Packaging Lead with 12 years of supervisory experience in bottling and canning production environments. Leads packaging crew by following management plans, demonstrating hard work ethic and taking ownership of packaging process to produce quality results. Meets workflow and labor goals while adhering to packaging and safety standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Packaging Line Manager
Worthy Brewing Company
Bend, OR
07.2014 - 02.2022
- Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.
- Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.
- Procured required manufacturing equipment and parts.
- Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
- Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally.
- Oversaw repair and maintenance staff of 4 who cared for equipment, buildings and grounds.
- Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
- Performed packaging tasks alongside team to demonstrate proper methods according to labor plan and assigned tasks.
- Assisted with quality and production process improvements to support new packaging initiatives.
Delivery/warehouse
Aloha Produce
Bend, OR
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Refilled and rotated items on shelves to maintain well-stocked inventory.
- Verified all deliveries against invoices and completed shortage and overage reports.
- Unloaded trailers, received merchandise, verified orders and broke down produce loads.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing the best and most efficient routes.
- Submitted receipts and money received from deliveries at the end of each shift.
Utility worker
High Desert Utilities
OR
02.2013 - 09.2013
- Completed all repairs and maintenance work to company standards.
- Instrumental in reaching teams daily goals.
- Communication with Equipment operators daily to minimize conduit routes.
- Proficient use of hand tools.
Lead Warehouse/Delivery Driver
Pacific Cargo Service
, OR
02.2012 - 01.2013
- Fostered positive working relationships with customers by responding to their questions and concerns.
- Completed pre and post-trip safety inspections, recording and reporting any defects and malfunctions.
- Recorded each delivery using the proper paperwork before leaving the warehouse.
- Drove company truck for local and intra-state pick-ups and deliveries.
Lead Filler Operator/Assistant Wastewater/Lead Warehouse
Deschutes Brewery
Bend, OR
07.1997 - 09.2011
- Computer log entries, morning and evening C.I.P ,Tank Change Over, Keg Filler, Assist filtration,preventive and routine maintenance on krones filler, co monitoring.
- Assistant wastewater operator Data entries, water flow calculations, total solid samples, chemical handling, Filtration cleaning, cod\'s.
- Monitored flows, pressures, chemical feeds levels and water quality indicators.
- Loaded and unloaded treatment plant chemicals.
- Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Maintained adequate water storage tank levels and pressures to meet water demand.
- Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
- Loaded products weighing up to 42,000 to 60,000 pounds into trailers for delivery.
Education
Cert. of Completion - Wastewater and Hydraulic Math Class
linn-benton community college
Eugene, OR2005
Cert. of completion - Filler and labeler
Krones
Milwaukee, WI2000
High School Diploma - undefined
Fairborn High School
Fairborn, OH1985
Skills
- Water treatment operations
- Cross-training familiarity
- Cross-training in Cellar
- Data management
- Emphasizes craftsmanship
- Expert in chemical handling
- Production procedures
- Team leadership
- Self-motivated
- Processing Operations Review
Additional Information
I am a dedicated team player, committed to maintaining the highest standard of quality. I have had many years in the brewery industry with a true desire to learn as much as one can in delivering a creative and quality product. I am also a reliable, hardworking, family man. I have a deepened sense of loyalty, and eagerly find satisfaction in helping those in need. I believe that growth is essential for one to obtain one's own goals in life.
Certification
- Filler operations, Krones - 2000
- Labeler operations, Krones - 2000
- Wastewater and Hydraulic math classes, Linn - Benton community college- 2005
metal detecting
like to get outdoors
Timeline
Packaging Line Manager
Worthy Brewing Company
07.2014 - 02.2022
Delivery/warehouse
Aloha Produce
09.2013 - 07.2014
Utility worker
High Desert Utilities
02.2013 - 09.2013
Lead Warehouse/Delivery Driver
Pacific Cargo Service
02.2012 - 01.2013
Lead Filler Operator/Assistant Wastewater/Lead Warehouse
Deschutes Brewery
07.1997 - 09.2011
Cert. of Completion - Wastewater and Hydraulic Math Class
linn-benton community college
Cert. of completion - Filler and labeler
Krones
High School Diploma - undefined
Fairborn High School
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