Lance Farthing
Charleston,IL
Summary
With my extensive experience in Management and Leadership I feel I would be a good asset to your management team.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Mittera
Jacksonville, FL
01.2021 - Current
- In charge of the bindery employees on night shift
- I also run the lines on my scheduled nights o!
- If someone calls in when I'm supervising if possible I will run the line so we don't have to shut a line down
Bindery Operator
Trend O!set Printing
Jacksonville, FL
06.2017 - Current
- I ran a patent binder
- I'm in charge of 4 people
- I have to read the instructions for each job and do the makeready.
Supervisor
LSC Communications
Pontiac, IL
03.2014 - 10.2015
- I was a supervisor in the bindery
- I was in charge of 85 employees
- I made sure the jobs were getting done properly and that all employees were working safely
- I also took care of the discipline of employees when needed
- I also had to make decisions on schedule changes and how to handle bad product
- I was basically just doing all the things you do on a daily basis to make the bindery run smoothly.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
Operator
LSC Communications
Mattoon, IL
03.1997 - 06.2014
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Handled adjustments or modifications to machines as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment, prolonging its lifespan and reducing the need for costly repairs.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for process optimization and recommending changes for implementation.
- Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
Operator
LSC Communications
Mattoon, IL
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Handled adjustments or modifications to machines as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
- Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
Education
No - Kinesiology
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, ILAssociate in Automotive - Automotive Mechanics
Lakeland Community College
Mattoon, IL05.1989
Skills
- Excel
- Manufacturing
- Leadership Experience
- Maintenance
- Assembly
- Warehouse
- Training
- Fast learner
- Machine Operator
- Quality Control
- Employee orientation
- Inventory control
- Management Experience
- Recruiting
- Microsoft Word
- Team management
- Conflict Management
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Negotiation
- Interviewing
- Leadership
- Inspection
- Forklift
- Supervising Experience
- Quality Inspection
- Autism Experience
- Logistics
- SAP
- Data Collection
- Administrative Experience
- Behavioral Therapy
- Pricing
- Microsoft O!ce
- Forklift Certified
- Training and mentoring
- Goal-Oriented
- Staff Management
- Employee Motivation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Inventory Control
- Staff Development
- Staff Discipline
- Processes and procedures
- Process Improvement
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
- Policy Enforcement
Timeline
Supervisor
Mittera
01.2021 - Current
Bindery Operator
Trend O!set Printing
06.2017 - Current
Operator
LSC Communications
10.2015 - 06.2017
Supervisor
LSC Communications
03.2014 - 10.2015
Operator
LSC Communications
03.1997 - 06.2014
No - Kinesiology
Eastern Illinois University
Associate in Automotive - Automotive Mechanics
Lakeland Community College