Joshua Sauerhage
Percy,IL
Summary
People-oriented team leader successful in monitoring performance, delegating work and motivating members. Versed in managing daily direction and team communication. Collaborative and resourceful professional dedicated to identifying needs to develop and deliver creative solutions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Working Team Leader
Spartan
Sparta, IL
09.2022 - Current
- Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.
- Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- Held weekly staff meetings to review project updates, discuss issues, and brainstorm solutions.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Maintained daily inventory to facilitate successful material distribution.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Process Technician
Spartan
Sparta, IL
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Developed and implemented process improvement plans to reduce cycle time, improve efficiency, and increase quality.
- Monitored production processes for compliance with safety regulations, environmental requirements, and operational standards.
- Performed troubleshooting on automated systems to identify root causes of process issues and implement corrective actions.
- Maintained accurate records of process parameters, test results, and other relevant data in accordance with company policies.
- Provided technical support to production personnel regarding equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
- Collaborated with engineering staff to develop new processes or modify existing ones as needed.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery components to ensure they were functioning properly.
Working Team Leader
Spartan
Sparta , IL
09.2016 - 06.2020
- Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.
- Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- Held weekly staff meetings to review project updates, discuss issues, and brainstorm solutions.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Maintained daily inventory to facilitate successful material distribution.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Operator
Spartan
Sparta, IL
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer specifications.
- Ensured that all materials used were up to standard and free from defects.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery to identify any potential issues or malfunctions.
- Adjusted feed rates and machine speeds as required during operation.
- Documented daily production results accurately and completely.
- Followed established safety procedures while operating machinery and working around hazardous materials.
- Reported any discrepancies or abnormalities in the production process immediately to supervisor.
- Provided training assistance to new operators on proper machine operation techniques.
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Retained safe and clean work area in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
Welder
Steel Cad
Cutler, IL
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
Lead Butcher
Real Meats
Sparta, IL
01.2010 - 06.2014
- Received and processed customer orders for meat products.
- Organized and maintained inventory of fresh, frozen, and cured meats.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas to maintain health standards.
- Operated slicers, grinders and other butcher shop equipment safely.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures for handling meat products.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions about product selection.
- Ensured that all food safety regulations were followed at all times while preparing food.
- Inspected meats for quality assurance before selling them to customers.
- Adhered to store policies regarding sanitation protocols during preparation of foods.
- Maintained a clean working environment by regularly mopping floors and wiping down surfaces.
- Closely monitored display and refrigerator temperatures to ensure safety and quality of products.
Education
Completed 10th Grade -
Sparta High School
Sparta05-2009
Skills
- Complaint resolution
- Team Supervision
- Mentoring
- Quality Improvement
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Training
- Attention to Detail
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- People Management
- Evaluating Employee Work
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Working Team Leader
Spartan
09.2022 - Current
Process Technician
Spartan
07.2020 - 08.2022
Working Team Leader
Spartan
09.2016 - 06.2020
Operator
Spartan
02.2016 - 08.2016
Welder
Steel Cad
07.2014 - 01.2016
Lead Butcher
Real Meats
01.2010 - 06.2014
Completed 10th Grade -
Sparta High School
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