Kendric Williams
Greenwood,SC
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Experienced Trainer/Lead with over 3 years of experience in Spray Drying. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Refresco
Greer, SC
2022.04 - Current
- Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower.
- Compiled production equipment status reports, detailing parts produced, downtime duration and potential quality concerns.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
Spray Drying Supervisor
Diana Pet Food
Hodges, SC
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Coordinated with research and development team to support production and boost efficiency.
Chemical Technician
Milliken
Inman, SC
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Analyzed materials to evaluate nature, reactivity and other factors affecting use in applications. Based upon a recipe created by the R&D department to ensure correct batches were being produced
- Restocked laboratory work stations and sterilized surfaces to maintain readiness for any project requirement.
Team Leader
Kraft-Heinz
Newberry, SC
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties
- Facilitated training for associates through daily coaching and regular performance appraisals.
- Stirred and mixed recipe ingredients by activating blenders and agitators with proper cautions and attention to detail to avoid over mixing.
- Identified proper cooking times and temperatures for various food products based on written recipes and formulas.
Warehouse Associate
Eaton
Greenwood, SC
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
Education
Bachelors - Mechatronics Engineering
ECPI
Greenville, SC07.2021
Skills
- Project planning
- Data Entry
- Attention to Detail
- Employee Interviewing
- Team Exercises
- Training Video Production
- In-Depth Research
- Quality Assurance
- Decision Making
- Cleaning and sanitizing procedures
- Troubleshooting skills
- Control calibration
- Product sampling
- Recipe evaluation
- PPE Compliance
- Multitasking Abilities
- MS Office
- Dependable and Responsible
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organization and Time Management
- AX,SAP,EXCEL, Software Proficiency
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Refresco
2022.04 - Current
Spray Drying Supervisor
Diana Pet Food
01.2018 - 03.2022
Chemical Technician
Milliken
03.2017 - 03.2018
Team Leader
Kraft-Heinz
09.2015 - 03.2017
Warehouse Associate
Eaton
06.2013 - 07.2015
Bachelors - Mechatronics Engineering
ECPI
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