Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Software Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Hobbies
Languages
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Joshua Colgin

Midlothian,VA

Summary

The opportunity to engage in a career that will prove to be challenging while offering the chance to excel in terms of skills/expertise, socio- economic development, and innovation through exposure to new ideas for personal/professional growth, as well as the growth of the company.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paper Mill Operator

WestRock
07.2017 - Current
  • Qualified for D Operator through Assistant Crew Leader
  • Cross-trained in the Papermill Lab
  • Reduced downtime for equipment repairs by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential issues before they became critical.
  • Served as a reliable resource for management, providing accurate information on production metrics when requested for reporting purposes.
  • Monitored machine operations to identify malfunctions and troubleshoot accordingly.
  • Maintained accurate records of production data, using this information to inform future adjustments and improvements.
  • Supported a positive company culture by actively participating in team-building activities and promoting open communication among coworkers.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
  • Implemented lean manufacturing principles into daily routines, reducing waste while maintaining high-quality outputs.
  • Contributed to a safer work environment, leading safety meetings and advocating for continuous improvement measures.
  • Gained expertise in multiple areas of mill operations, allowing for seamless transitions between roles when needed due to absences or personnel changes.
  • Assisted in the development of training materials for new hires, ensuring all employees were equipped with necessary knowledge and skills for success.
  • Trained and supervised junior colleagues on proper machine operations.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Inventory and Quality Control Problem Solver

Amazon
03.2015 - 07.2017
  • Corrected inventory counts
  • Processed damaged goods
  • Advised in training on proper techniques on how to get accurate inventory numbers
  • Review and correct employee work
  • Ensured all departments are error free and running smoothly

Supervisor

Alexander's Antiques And Auctions
12.2012 - 03.2015
  • Assisted customers in Antique inquiries
  • Overseeing the loading of customers and unloading of estate pick-ups
  • Advising and training of proper techniques in loading/unloading inventory
  • Recording/inventorying all furniture and other “smalls” that enter the building
  • Documenting purchases by the customer to maintain proper records to ensure adequate furniture distribution.
  • Facilitating the storage warehouse by neatly adding and deducting chattels
  • Aiding in investments involving estates

Claims Coordinator

Food Lion Distribution Center
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Held multiple titles including the following:

Claims Coordinator

Administrative Assistant/New Hire Trainer

Inventory Associate

Shipping Clerk

Front end Supervisor

  • Processed Payroll for 300+ associates
  • Liaison between Regional Management, Store Management, and Warehouse Management
  • Processed Claims daily and implemented new strategies resulting in a $100k+ claim back charges weekly

Education

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

High School Diploma -

Manchester High School
Midlothian, VA

Skills

  • Schedule development
  • Staff Discipline
  • Problem-Solving
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Attention to Detail
  • Industrial hygiene
  • Training and mentoring
  • Team building
  • Adaptability
  • Self Motivation
  • Process Improvement
  • Waste Reduction

Accomplishments

  • First hourly employee to earn Yellow Belt in Lean Six Sigma
  • Only hourly employee to go to Foundations of Leadership Training
  • Only Papermill Employee to be fully crosstrained in the Papermill Lab
  • Compliments from Audit team
  • Employee of the Month
  • Awards for cleanliness
  • Helped establish and build 2 companies, with one making over 300k a year
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved claims which led to 100k claims recovery weekly.

Software Skills

  • PeopleSoft
  • Kronos
  • DCS
  • Microsoft Office
  • JDE
  • Yard Management
  • Cams
  • Network Client
  • Lotus Notes

Affiliations

  • Boy Scouts of America

Certification

  • Foundations of Leadership Training
  • Lean Sigma Six Yellow Belt

Hobbies

  • Tennis
  • Wrestling

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
German
Elementary

Timeline

Paper Mill Operator

WestRock
07.2017 - Current

Inventory and Quality Control Problem Solver

Amazon
03.2015 - 07.2017

Supervisor

Alexander's Antiques And Auctions
12.2012 - 03.2015

Claims Coordinator

Food Lion Distribution Center
01.2007 - 01.2012

Liberty University

High School Diploma -

Manchester High School
Joshua Colgin