Justin Ward
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operation System Specialist
Cargill Salt
Newark, California
12.2023 - Current
- Managed contractor safety platform Avetta, ensuring compliance with administrative requirements and sourcing new suppliers to meet site needs.
- Collaborated with team to create purchase orders for contractor services, ensuring timely procurement of necessary materials.
- Ensured completion of site-specific training for contractors through effective oversight.
- Created work orders in SAP for supervisor, attaching relevant images of work areas to streamline communication and workflow.
- Closed process orders and issued raw materials to support operations.
- Controlled document management on SharePoint, uploading and updating revisions of site documents.
- Achieved Yellow Belt certification in waste reduction for recycling salt industrial materials back into production.
- Team player Supporting/training team members with day-to-day task of closing work orders, to reaching out to vendors invoicing purchase orders.
Production Lead
Cargill Salt
Newark, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Manage day to day operations supporting all areas of production and processing.
- Monitored equipment operation and proactively addressed issues, minimizing potential production downtime.
- Supported Mechanics and Electricians in troubleshooting equipment issues to ensure operational efficiency.
- Utilized SAP maintenance and production management system to create detailed emergency and high-priority work orders.
- Performed quality assurance tests on products for conformance with specifications.
- Communicated production deadlines and goals to staff, enhancing team alignment and focus on priorities.
- Enforced safety and sanitation regulations.
- Participate in zero harm team meetings monthly to discuss safety concerns.
Service Clerk/Labor
Economy Lumber
Oakland, CA
09.2008 - 07.2015
- Interpreted written and oral instructions to effectively determine work assignments and required materials and equipment.
- Organized and secured equipment storage areas to safeguard inventory and ensure accessibility.
- Installed protective bracing, padding and strapping to prevent shifting and damage to items being transported.
- Handled and moved, using daily production sheets and work tickets.
- Sorted cargo before loading and unloading.
- Educated customers on merchandise use, operation, and care to enhance customer satisfaction and product understanding.
Education
High School Diploma -
JOHANSEN HIGH SCHOOL
Modesto, CA06-2005
Skills
- SAP User
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Mechanically Inclined
- Forklift Certification
- Safety Training Coordination
- Hazardous material awareness training
- Boomlift/scissor lift Certification
- NFPA 70E Arc Flash Electrical Training
- Process Improvement
- supportive
- Document control
- SAP maintenance
- Effective communication
Certification
- Forklift Certification/Forklift Trainer Certification
- Hazardous material awareness training
- Boomlift/scissor lift Certification
- NFPA 70E Arc Flash Electrical Training
References
- Walter Henderson, Walter_Henderson@cargill.com, (408) 569-4514, Supervisor
- Alex Reiter, Alex_reiter@cargill.com, (920) 422-2090, Supervisor
- John Bacon, John_bacon@economylumber.com, (510) 261-6100, Company Owner
- Justinjward1517@gmail.com, (510) 575-4886
Websites
Timeline
Operation System Specialist
Cargill Salt
12.2023 - Current
Production Lead
Cargill Salt
08.2023 - Current
Service Clerk/Labor
Economy Lumber
09.2008 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
JOHANSEN HIGH SCHOOL