Joseph Burch
North Vernon,IN
Summary
Experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker, and consensus builder. Assembly production experience and manufacturing over 6+ yrs
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Sunright America
Columbus, IN, IN
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and delivery vehicles.
- Transported freight to and from loading docks and storage areas., stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers to facilitate efficient shipment processing. onto trailers for shipment.
- Performed daily safety checks on forklift equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for all staff.
- Reported equipment malfunctions to initiate timely repairs and minimize downtime.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Manufacturing Production Associate
Sunright America
Columbus, IN
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Operated machinery to assemble high-quality electronic components efficiently.
- Inspected products for quality assurance, identifying defects and inconsistencies.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals and deadlines.
- Maintained clean and organized workstations to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Assisted in training new employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
Material Handler
Valeo
Seymour, IN
06.2020 - 09.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the manufacturing facility.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments according to warehouse protocols.
- Inspected incoming materials for quality and compliance with standards.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular stock checks and updates.
- Organized storage areas for optimal space utilization and accessibility.
- Assisted in training new hires on safety procedures and equipment operation.
Assembly/sub assembly
Valeo
Seymour, IN
06.2020 - 09.2025
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Inspect Pack (IP)
Valeo
Seymour, IN
06.2020 - 09.2025
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams, and template specifications.
- Enhanced quality assurance procedures, resulting in reduced errors and more effective inspections.
- Initiated and monitored equipment operations to enhance sorting and inspection processes. to automatically sort and inspect materials and products.
- Established comprehensive policies for inspecting, testing, and compliance operations., testing and compliance operations.
- Maintained current inspection and audit records, facilitating better reporting and analysis.
- Set policies governing inspecting, testing and compliance operations.
- Assessed color, shape, and texture of materials against defined criteria for quality assurance. and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
- Provided training to coworkers on effective inspection and testing procedures to enhance team performance. in inspection and testing procedures.
Team Leader
Valeo
Seymour, Indiana
06.2020 - 09.2025
- Established open, professional relationships with team members to facilitate swift issue resolution.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Promoted high standerds through personal example to help each member understand expected behavior and standards.
- Conducted regular operational reviews to pinpoint improvement opportunities.
- Monitored time and attendance, enforcing compliance with company procedures relating to absenteeism.
- Reviewed, implemented and updated company records related to team activities for future reference.
- Mentored staff on best practices for process improvements and efficiency.
Manager
KFC
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers and suppliers to enhance account engagement.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Completed various assignments efficiently within established timeframes.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Set challenging targets for employees to boost motivation and align efforts with company goals.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Created employee schedules to optimize staffing during busy periods.
Manager
Jimmy Johns Gourmet Subs
05.2013 - 10.2017
- Resolved staff member conflicts by actively listening to concerns and facilitating discussions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers and suppliers through targeted account development.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Addressed customer issues directly and implemented corrective actions to restore satisfaction and trust.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbus North High School
Columbus, INSkills
- Forklift Safety Protocol
- Equipment Operation Training
- Material Handling Techniques
- Loading Procedures
- Warehouse operations
- Operational Efficiency
- Inventory control
- Inventory Tracking
- Quality Inspections
- Quality control
- Inspection Standards
- Equipment Maintenance
- Safety
- Safety procedures
- Safety Training and Mentoring
- Workplace Safety Resolution
- Safety Conflict Management
- Cash Handling
- Documentation
- Equipment Handling
- Machine Operation
- Assembly Support
- Component Assembly
- Task Prioritization
- Team Coordination
- Team collaboration
- Team Supervision
- Team motivation
- Constructive feedback
- Problem-Solving
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Issue Resolution
- Workstation Efficiency
- Material Transport
- Material Staging
- Warehouse Compliance
- Manufacturing Operations
- Production Workflow
- Assembly Line Work
- Client Service
- Manufacturing Operations
- Production Workflow
- Assembly Line Work
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Sunright America
09.2025 - 06.2026
Manufacturing Production Associate
Sunright America
09.2025 - 06.2026
Material Handler
Valeo
06.2020 - 09.2025
Assembly/sub assembly
Valeo
06.2020 - 09.2025
Inspect Pack (IP)
Valeo
06.2020 - 09.2025
Team Leader
Valeo
06.2020 - 09.2025
Manager
KFC
04.2018 - 11.2019
Manager
Jimmy Johns Gourmet Subs
05.2013 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Columbus North High School