Justin Hopper
Caledonia,MI
Summary
A dynamic leader with a proven track record at Hutchinson, I excel in fostering teamwork and collaboration while driving performance improvement. Leveraging skills in staff training and problem-solving, I've significantly enhanced productivity and quality. My approach combines attention to detail with effective coaching, achieving notable operational efficiencies and a positive work environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Hutchinson
02.2019 - 11.2024
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Provided ongoing support to direct reports, addressing concerns or questions promptly so they could remain focused on their tasks.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Improved operational workflows, enabling team to handle increased workloads without compromising quality.
Production Worker
Hutchinson
10.2012 - 12.2017
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Assisted in training new employees on production processes, ensuring a seamless integration into the team.
- Ensured accurate product labeling, reducing instances of customer dissatisfaction due to mismarked items.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment issues, quickly resolving problems to minimize downtime and maintain production targets.
- Managed inventory levels to prevent production delays.
- Played key role in achieving production targets, consistently meeting daily quotas.
- Enhanced production line efficiency by streamlining assembly processes.
- Supported new staff, facilitating quicker adaptation to production environment.
- Adapted quickly to changes in production schedules, ensuring flexibility in operations.
Forklift Operator
Litehouse Foods
11.2011 - 01.2012
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Production Worker
Challenge Manufacturing
10.2009 - 09.2011
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Met or exceeded daily production targets consistently through efficient task execution and effective time management skills.
- Performed routine quality checks on finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards before shipping out units.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Assisted in training new employees on production processes, ensuring a seamless integration into the team.
- Ensured accurate product labeling, reducing instances of customer dissatisfaction due to mismarked items.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment issues, quickly resolving problems to minimize downtime and maintain production targets.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Belding High School
Belding, MI05.2001
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team motivation
- Staff training
- Team supervision
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Coaching and mentoring
- Documentation and reporting
- Performance improvement
- Work planning
- Goal setting
- Quality improvement
- Daily workflow improvement
- Flexible schedule
Timeline
Team Leader
Hutchinson
02.2019 - 11.2024
Production Worker
Hutchinson
10.2012 - 12.2017
Forklift Operator
Litehouse Foods
11.2011 - 01.2012
Production Worker
Challenge Manufacturing
10.2009 - 09.2011
High School Diploma - General Studies
Belding High School
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