Joshua Webster
Loves Park,IL
Summary
Looking for an opportunity to lead, train, and improve efficiency . Will accomplish this by focusing on Safety, Quality, Cost, and Training. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
PCI
08.2024 - Current
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Team Lead
PCI
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Line Lead
PCI
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided and promoted solutions to eliminate reoccurring problems.
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
- Coordinated staff, parts and process flow to minimize work in progress, eliminate shortages, and maximize productivity.
- Monitored product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
Stocker
Meijer
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
Integrated Lean Six Sigma Coordinator
Mondelez International
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Autonomous Maintenance Pillar Lead
- Responsible for rollout and training of Autonomous Maintenance across plant.
- Key aspect of this job is working with other Pillar Leaders to ensure proper coordination and training for all colleagues.
- Work with other Pillar Leaders across North America to share best practices and report on Key Performance Indicators.
- It is my responsibility to create and share information and training with leadership team to be rolled out to plant.
- Work with our mechanics on Preventative Maintenance team to build capability in our floor level colleagues and Focused Improvement team to collect and prioritize loss analysis.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Process Specialist
Mondelez International
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Identified and resolved process issues to encourage smoother procedures, more efficient workflow and overall business growth.
- Performed visual assessment of products to evaluate conformance with quality standards.
- Developed standard operating procedures and document workflows for current and future process steps.
- Determined and recommended methods to address improvement opportunities.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough discovery and due diligence on existing processes.
- Trained users in details of system operation.
- Interacted with staff during meetings, suggesting ways to eliminate unforeseen project issues and boost production.
Forklift Operator
Atlas Cold Storage
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Caregiver, Special Needs
DD Homes Network
05.2014 - 10.2016
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with daily activities, including dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Machine Operator Packer
General Mills
06.2012 - 03.2014
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Manually set up machinery and equipment, including lathes and grinders.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
Education
GED -
Belvidere High School
Belvidere, IL07.2003
Skills
- Ul>
- Trend Analysis
- P>Responsible
- P>Collaboration
- P>Compassion
- P>Organization and Time management
- P>Multitasking abilities
- P>Planning and Coordination
- P>Analytical skills
- P>Verbal and written communication
- P>Microsoft Office
- P>Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Achieved higher efficiency through effectively helping with training developing operators.
- Responsible for the rollout of IL6S for the Loves Park Plant.
- Developed and personalized training for Gum Manufacturing.
- Created cross functional teams to get to Root Cause of problems.
- Lead of Autonomous Maintenance Pillar (Abnormality Identification/Elimination, CIL, Small Group Activity, and Audit Work Process Owner)
- Member of Focused Improvement Pillar (Root Cause Analysis Process Owner), Member of Quality Improvement Pillar, Member of Education and Training Pillar, Member of Preventative Maintenance Pillar (Working Principles Work Process Owner)
Timeline
Supervisor
PCI
08.2024 - Current
Team Lead
PCI
09.2023 - 08.2024
Line Lead
PCI
01.2023 - 09.2023
Stocker
Meijer
12.2021 - 12.2022
Integrated Lean Six Sigma Coordinator
Mondelez International
06.2019 - 11.2021
Process Specialist
Mondelez International
02.2018 - 06.2019
Forklift Operator
Atlas Cold Storage
11.2016 - 11.2017
Caregiver, Special Needs
DD Homes Network
05.2014 - 10.2016
Machine Operator Packer
General Mills
06.2012 - 03.2014
GED -
Belvidere High School
Personal Information
Title: Supervisor