Kaleb Simmons
New Philadelphia,OH
Summary
Results-driven production professional with extensive experience at The Belden Brick Company, excelling in assembly line operations and employee training. Skilled in optimizing workflows and enhancing productivity through effective teamwork and problem-solving. Committed to maintaining high safety standards while ensuring quality output and fostering a positive work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Line Worker
Extreme Trailers, LLC
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Met daily production quotas by working effectively within fast-paced assembly line environment.
- Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and ensure seamless workflow on the assembly line.
- Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere, fostering strong relationships with colleagues while maintaining professionalism and focus on tasks at hand.
Production Line Lead
The Belden Brick Company
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Coordinated with quality control teams to address any product defects or deviations from established standards, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined workflow for better time management and optimized resource allocation.
- Oversaw daily shift changeovers, ensuring smooth transitions between crews for uninterrupted production flow.
- Played integral role in meeting or exceeding production goals and deadlines by consistently prioritizing tasks, allocating resources, and monitoring progress.
- Increased employee productivity by providing clear instructions, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Maintained open lines of communication with supervisors and managers regarding any ongoing challenges or opportunities for improvement within production area.
- Assisted in training of new employees on company policies, procedures, and equipment operation to enhance team skill sets.
Rail Car Repair
Ironrock Capital
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Line Cook/Dish Machine Operator
Denny's
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Line Cook
Sidney's
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Implemented effective waste reduction strategies, minimizing food costs and supporting sustainable practices.
- Increased repeat customer numbers with consistent high-quality meal preparation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Buckeye Career Center
New Philadelphia, OH2024
Skills
- Hand and power tools
- Production lines
- Workplace safety
- Machine operation
- Employee training
- Forklift operation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills
- Organization and time management
- Highly motivated
- Assembly and production
Timeline
Assembly Line Worker
Extreme Trailers, LLC
08.2024 - 02.2025
Production Line Lead
The Belden Brick Company
01.2023 - 02.2024
Rail Car Repair
Ironrock Capital
01.2021 - 01.2023
Line Cook/Dish Machine Operator
Denny's
07.2018 - 09.2020
Line Cook
Sidney's
09.2016 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Buckeye Career Center
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