Joseph Marks
Atwater,CA
Summary
With a proven track record at Hilmar Cheese Co, I excel in health and safety training and leadership, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and team performance. Expert in environmental compliance and staff supervision, I've driven initiatives that markedly improved product quality and reduced equipment downtime, embodying a commitment to excellence and collaborative success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Reclamation Supervisor
Hilmar Cheese Co
08.2008 - Current
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Water Reclamation Operator
Hilmar Cheese Co
02.2005 - 08.2008
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Streamlined workflow by identifying bottlenecks in the production line and suggesting improvements.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
Lactose Utility Operator
Hilmar Cheese Co
10.2002 - 02.2005
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through careful documentation of utility system readings and adjustments made.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate utility usage, minimizing disruptions to plant operations.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current with industry best practices and maintain technical expertise in utility operations management techniques.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through thorough handover briefings, ensuring continuity in plant operations.
- Promoted teamwork among staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to high productivity levels.
Cheese Plant 2/4 Operator
Hilmar Cheese Co
04.2001 - 10.2002
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce repair costs.
- Maintained clean and organized work area, setting standard for workplace tidiness and efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Atwater High School
Atwater, CA06-1991
Skills
- Health and Safety Training
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Contaminated site cleanup
- Environmental Compliance
- Air Quality Monitoring
- Problem-Solving
- Staff Supervision
- Time Management
- Leadership skills
- Decision-Making
- Problem-solving abilities
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Water Reclamation Supervisor
Hilmar Cheese Co
08.2008 - Current
Water Reclamation Operator
Hilmar Cheese Co
02.2005 - 08.2008
Lactose Utility Operator
Hilmar Cheese Co
10.2002 - 02.2005
Cheese Plant 2/4 Operator
Hilmar Cheese Co
04.2001 - 10.2002
High School Diploma -
Atwater High School
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