Joseph Kress
Gettysburg,PA
Summary
Skilled in team assembly operations with broad experience in coordinating and executing assembly line tasks efficiently. Possess strong problem-solving abilities and adept at maintaining high quality standards under tight deadlines. Demonstrated capability to improve workflow processes, contributing to enhanced productivity and team performance. Proven track record in fostering collaborative environments that boost morale and increase output efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Vehicle Assembly Team Leader
Harley-Davidson vehicle operations
York, PA
03.2020 - Current
- Performed detailed inspections of vehicle components and systems to identify potential defects.
- Monitored inventory levels on a regular basis to inform supervisors about reordering needs.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while performing assembly tasks.
- Installed electrical wiring, fuel lines, brake lines and other mechanical components in vehicles.
- Worked closely with team members to ensure timely completion of assigned projects.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding assembly processes and timelines.
- Ensured that all tools and equipment were properly maintained and stored after use.
- Rotated to different workstations to support successful production operations.
Emergency Service Dispatcher
DoD
Washington, DC
04.2013 - 02.2020
- Communicated with emergency personnel via radio while dispatching appropriate emergency services.
- Received and processed emergency and non-emergency calls from the public, providing assistance as needed.
- Drafted reports summarizing daily activity for review by supervisors.
- Managed multiple incoming lines simultaneously while prioritizing calls according to severity level.
- Provided guidance and direction to less experienced staff members as required.
- Recorded detailed information of callers' requests for service, and dispatched appropriate personnel or resources to respond.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on communications equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Trained new staff on proper use of CAD system and protocols for dispatching emergency services.
- Developed strategies for improving communication processes between agencies.
Patrol Supervisor / Squad Leader
United States Army Garrison Military Police Company
West Point, United States
02.2010 - 05.2012
- As Patrol Supervisor I performed law enforcement duties that ensured the safety of over 10,000 Soldiers, family members, cadets, and civilian employees, as well as over three million annual visitors to the West Point community
- It was my responsibly to respond to all crimes, vehicle crashes, fires, medical emergency and other safety or security violations
- My duties included patrolling streets, housing areas, facilities and campus buildings on the installation to help prevent crimes, be prepared to respond to emergency situations and show a active security presence
- My additional duties as patrol supervisor included proofreading and correcting patrols paperwork, teaching guard mount classes, inspecting patrols before the duty day, transportation of minors, and overseeing all major cases
- As Patrol Supervisor it was also my responsibility to perform duty as the installation desk sergeant and emergency dispatcher
- While acting as the desk sergeant I had to relay messages to my supervisor and direct actions for my patrols based off of Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs), and State and Federal Laws
- As the dispatcher it was my duty to monitor and control CCTVs, receive emergency calls, dispatch patrols and track all patrol movement on and around the installation
- As Squad Leader it was my duty to provide leadership for my team leaders and soldiers so they would stay mentally and physically prepared for their day to day duties as military police officers
- Supervisor: Timothy Bartlow (570-854-5952)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Patrolman / Team Leader
HHC 3BSTB 82nd Airborne Division Military Police Platoon
Fort Bragg, United States
01.2006 - 02.2010
- As the Unit Armorer I was solely responsible for over 1000 weapon systems
- I had to write and revise all Standard Operational Procedures for my arms room
- It was my duty to sign weapons in and out to ensure 100% accountability and ensure all weapons were maintained and functional
- I also had primary responsibility to ensure the physical security of the weapons and the arms room
- I had to make sure that all times my arms room was secure and that the intrusion detection system (IDS) was operational
- During my first combat deployment my mission was to guard over 100 Iraqi prisoners of war on a daily basis
- Every day I would in process, safe guard, provide basic human needs required by NATO, and out process the prisoners
- As a patrolmen I provided law enforcement services to support over 113,000 soldiers and civilians on and around Fort Bragg
- I would respond to crimes, vehicular crashes, fires, medical emergencies, and penetration complaints
- I would patrol to help prevent crimes and to ensure the safety of the residents and post employees
- During my second combat deployment I was a heavy machine gun operator
- I provided security for convoys, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, route clearance, and response to emergency situations
- During the last three months of my combat deployment I was in charge of the customs travel team
- My team would travel from installation to installation to search vehicles, containers, and personal bags for unauthorized weapons, spoils of war, contraband and anything that could hurt our ecosystem
- Supervisor: Richard Sheetz (609-457-1828)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Education
North Cenral Institute
Clarksville, TN08.2009
Skills
- Employee engagement
- Strong leadership
- Workflow optimization
- Production planning
- Waste reduction
- Standard operating procedures
- Team management
- Safety procedures
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Assembly wiring
- Problem identification
- Product assembly
- Critical thinking
- Use of Power Tools
- Active learning
Military Service
United States Army, SGT
Timeline
Vehicle Assembly Team Leader
Harley-Davidson vehicle operations
03.2020 - Current
Emergency Service Dispatcher
DoD
04.2013 - 02.2020
Patrol Supervisor / Squad Leader
United States Army Garrison Military Police Company
02.2010 - 05.2012
Patrolman / Team Leader
HHC 3BSTB 82nd Airborne Division Military Police Platoon
01.2006 - 02.2010
North Cenral Institute