Kevin Rutan

• Maintained accurate records of employee participation in training events, tracking progress towards learning objectives.
• Collaborated with department managers to design customized training plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Scheduled facilities, managed participant registration, and ensured timely logistics for training sessions.
• Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring support for employees seeking professional growth and development.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives, making adjustments as needed to optimize results.
• I have been involved in many different training programs, ranging from train-the-trainer to Excel and crucial conversations.

• Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety by following established protocols, participating in regular safety meetings, and proactively addressing potential hazards.
• Enhanced production efficiency by maintaining and operating machinery in adherence to safety protocols and standard procedures.
• Improved product quality by monitoring machine performance, identifying issues, and making necessary adjustments or repairs.
• Strengthened communication between departments through consistent collaboration with supervisors, engineers, and other relevant personnel regarding equipment concerns.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

• Worked with SAP and MES systems to ensure scheduling was consistent across the board.

• Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
• Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
• Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
• Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
• Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
• Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
• Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
• Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
• Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
• Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
• Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.

• Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
• Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
• Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
• Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
• Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
• Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
• Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and improve overall performance.
• Maintained open communication lines with supervisors regarding project status updates, potential delays, or any concerns affecting production timelines.
• Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
• Increased product quality through meticulous monitoring of machine settings and making adjustments as needed.
• Managed inventory levels by tracking material usage and coordinating timely replenishment orders with suppliers.