Kims Kpingbah
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Resourceful and dynamic production specialist with over 7+ years of experience working with overall company growth. A servant leader who establishes collaboration among cross-functional teams, managing risk, and maintaining focus on strategic goals. My experiences as a production specialist in the past has helped me better serve/enhance my leadership ability, communication skills and overall business acumen. Keen servant leader who inspires teams to highly perform, and be self-organized, self-managing while delivering high quality solutions within short circle times. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
Sime Derby Oil Plantation
Monrovia, Liberia
- Charged with the responsibility of staff that maintains and services production activities
- Oversee testing and monitoring of wells pumps, storages facilities and other equipment
- Responsible for their safety and reporting to the management whatever situation that goes on the production floor
Production Operator
Smith Field
Sioux falls, SD
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Helping prepare meat for shipment
- Cleaning meat or products into manufacturing machines to aid the process of cleaning and processing shipment around the country and the world
- Packaging finished products and organizing them for shipments
- Completing checks on equipment and products to ensure quality production..I won a job as Utilities worker and I also a Forklift driver.
Machine Operator
Medtronic
Plymouth, MN
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Set up machines (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start a production cycle
- Control and adjust machine settings (e.g
- Speed)
- Feed raw material or parts to semi-automated machines
- Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools
- Test operation of machines periodically
- Fix issues that might occur during the shift
- Check output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws
- Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
- Maintain activity logs
- 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.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- 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.
- Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
Pipeline Laborer
Black Hills Trucking Inc.
Williston, ND
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted with the transportation and loading/unloading of materials onto trucks for efficient movement between job sites.
- Contributed to successful project completion by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Laid out materials for efficient project work.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Enhanced pipeline safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance tasks.
- Followed correct reporting procedures for safety concerns and incidents.
Manager/Chief Executive Officer
Blue Link Café/Print Shop
Paynesville, Monrovia, Liberia
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Motivated staff to execute an exceptional level of service leading to a direct increase in loyal, repeat customers
- Created catering opportunities through direct promotion coupled with exact and prompt execution of all deliveries to local companies
- Achieved 18% revenue growth in the most recent calendar year while driving labor and food costs down
- Accepted and excelled at new job responsibilities outside the realm of daily management of café including menu design, marketing activities, and being the Project Lead on the company's large-scale transition to a new POS system
- Recognized by ownership for leadership and teamwork
Education
N/A - N/A
George V Gibson United Methodist Memorial Shool
Kakata,Liberia06.2012
Skills
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Motivation
- Training
- Computer Skill
- QAD
- Microsoft Office
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
OSHA10
FORKLIFT
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Production Operator
Smith Field
02.2024 - 08.2024
Pipeline Laborer
Black Hills Trucking Inc.
08.2023 - 03.2024
Machine Operator
Medtronic
01.2020 - 06.2023
Manager/Chief Executive Officer
Blue Link Café/Print Shop
01.2014 - 01.2015
Supervisor
Sime Derby Oil Plantation
N/A - N/A
George V Gibson United Methodist Memorial Shool