Lennard Farrish
Indian Trail,NC
Summary
Versatile and dynamic professional with a proven track record at Westrock Coffee, enhancing operational efficiency and team collaboration. Excelled in sanitation standards and workflow management, boosting product quality by implementing rigorous cleaning procedures. Skilled in team leadership and chemical handling, I significantly contributed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
CIP/ COP Tech
Westrock Coffee
Concord, NC
04.2016 - Current
- Carried out general sanitation in accordance with established quality and safety procedures and policies.
- Facilitated cross-functional training, sharing knowledge of CIP operations with colleagues in order to develop a well-rounded team.
- Handled drain cleaning, floor cleaning, sanitizing machinery and cleaning walls, production rooms and storage areas.
- Managed inventory of cleaning chemicals and supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for uninterrupted production.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying informed about potential hazards and proactive measures within the workplace.
- Ensured regulatory compliance, maintaining accurate records of CIP procedures and results.
- Assisted in line cleans, changeovers and preparation of idle equipment.
- Followed company protocols and guidelines to avoid injuries and accidents and promote safety.
- Boosted overall product quality with thorough sanitization of vessels, pipes, and other process equipment.
Dispatcher
Pitney Bowes
Charlotte, NC
04.2013 - 04.2016
- Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
- Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
- Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain a seamless workflow during shift changes.
- Managed conflict resolutions with customers, drivers and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
- Promoted teamwork among colleagues by proactively assisting others when needed.
- Tracked delivery progress to identify possible delays and provide real-time updates to customers.
- Trained new dispatchers on company protocols, contributing to a well-prepared team of professionals.
- Generated reports to track deliveries and maintain proper records and documentation.
- Trained and provided guidance to new team members to apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Reduced errors in dispatch logs by implementing a thorough double-check system for all entries.
Production Worker
Family Dollar Distribution Center
Matthews, NC
03.2003 - 06.2015
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Enhanced production line efficiency by streamlining assembly processes.
- Transport goods via forklift from the production lines and packaged / loaded products on trucks for deliveries to retail store locations.
- Determined how products should be loaded, packed and secured for safe delivery based on product mix and delivery schedule.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
Production Line Supervisor
Remedy Staffing
Charlotte, NC
02.2000 - 09.2002
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to help employees reach their full potential.
- Enhanced collaboration between departments by fostering open lines of communication, enabling quick resolution of problems that could impact the timeline or quality of products being produced.
- Supervised a team consisting of 25 employees and ensuring the packaging and shipping of various IBM compatible computers and equipment
- Boosted team morale and productivity through effective communication, coaching, and recognition of individual achievements.
- Enforced safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for all team members.
- Assembling computers from scratch including the installation of hard drives, motherboards, SSM cards, and moderns.
- Ran diagnostic test to ensure quality control.
Education
High School Diploma -
George Westinghouse High School
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Standard operating procedures
- Product packing
- Customer service
- Cleaning procedures
- Workflow management
- Sanitation standards
- Dispatch software
- Product packaging
- Chemical handling
- Heavy lifting
- Dispatching procedures
- Product assembly
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Materials handling
- Dispatch coordination
- Machine operation
Timeline
CIP/ COP Tech
Westrock Coffee
04.2016 - Current
Dispatcher
Pitney Bowes
04.2013 - 04.2016
Production Worker
Family Dollar Distribution Center
03.2003 - 06.2015
Production Line Supervisor
Remedy Staffing
02.2000 - 09.2002
High School Diploma -
George Westinghouse High School