KEITH BURNETT
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Customer-oriented assembly technician focused on increasing production, minimizing equipment downtime and costs and maximizing overall plant efficiency. Dependable self-starter experienced in manufacturing production, assembly, quality assurance and machine operation and maintenance. Assembler with 28 years experience in plastics manufacturing and warehouses.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Associate
Denso Manufacturing
Maryville, TN
01.1998 - Current
- Collated components for assembly.
- Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts.
- Responsible for achieving production requirements.
- Trained staff of 10 direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of product.
- Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed.
- Estimated costs and set quality standards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality.
Kitchen Manager
Connor Concepts (The Chop House)
Knoxville, TN
07.1993 - 12.1997
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
- Prepared for and executed new menu implementations.
- Maintained a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents.
- Purchased adequate quantities of necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to the satisfaction of involved parties.
- Managed kitchen staff by recruiting, selecting, hiring, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, supervising, evaluating and enforcing discipline when necessary.
- Ensured all staff understood expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily kitchen work.
- Actively involved in cost control, sanitation, menu development, training, recruitment, private dining and catering.
- Led shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
- Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Mess Specialist On Board Naval Submarine
United States Navy
Pearl Harbor Naval Base, HI
09.1988 - 10.1992
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Actively involved in cost control, sanitation, menu development, training, recruitment, private dining and catering.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Ordered and received bakery products and supplies.
- Promptly reported any maintenance and repair issues to Executive Chef.
Education
High School Diploma -
Doyle High School
Knoxville, TN01.1988
Skills
- Assembly line production
- Production procedures
- Extremely quick learner
- Dependable and reliable
- Self-motivated
- Passion for customer satisfaction
- Strong work ethic
- Natural leader
- Effective at multi-tasking
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Works well independently
Timeline
Production Associate
Denso Manufacturing
01.1998 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Connor Concepts (The Chop House)
07.1993 - 12.1997
Mess Specialist On Board Naval Submarine
United States Navy
09.1988 - 10.1992
High School Diploma -
Doyle High School