Malcolm Allen
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Expert in building positive relationships and mentoring new hires on standard policies, procedures and related federal guidelines. 11 years in fast-paced, high-volume work environments has made me highly personable and receptive to customers' needs. Experienced Production Leader with 6 years of experience monitoring food manufacturing. First-rate leadership and team building talents with understanding of manufacturing deadlines and goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mail Clerk
United States Postal Service
10.2019 - Current
- Used automated mail processing equipment to sort and collate mail.
- Updated and maintained mailing lists and customer records.
- Created and distributed shipment invoices to maintain accurate account balances.
- Released registered and special delivery letters and packages to designated recipients and obtained signatures for release.
- Labeled packages with clear, correct information to reduce mailing errors.
- Assisted with implementing new mailroom systems and training staff to improve operations.
- Loaded letters onto processing equipment, removed non-processable letters and maintained continuous sorting feed.
- Operated postal machines, including postage meters and mail-processing machines.
Production Lead
Riverbend Foods, LLC
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
- Monitored 30+ employee's activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles.
- Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
- Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Coordinated effective schedules for production employees.
- Evaluated manufacturing equipment for safety and functionality with regular inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes to safely move heavy loads.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Monitored 30+ workers on site during production activities for safety procedures compliance.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Trained workers in proper operation, calibration and maintenance of production line equipment.
- Handled production line documentation for waste, downtime and output.
Production Lead
Bay Valley Foods
05.2013 - 01.2017
- Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
- Monitored 30+ employee's activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles.
- Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
- Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Coordinated effective schedules for production employees.
- Evaluated manufacturing equipment for safety and functionality with regular inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes to safely move heavy loads.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Monitored 30+ workers on site during production activities for safety procedures compliance.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Trained workers in proper operation, calibration and maintenance of production line equipment.
- Handled production line documentation for waste, downtime and output.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Cybersecurity
Southern New Hampshire University
2500 North River Road Manchester, NH 03106High School Diploma -
Wilkinsburg High School
06.2010
Skills
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Raw Materials Handling
- Metrics Management
- Quality Control Standards
- Safety and Sanitation Standards
- Optimizing Production Output
Certification
Salesforce Essential Training
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.
Conrad Hilton
Timeline
Mail Clerk
United States Postal Service
10.2019 - Current
Production Lead
Riverbend Foods, LLC
01.2017 - 07.2019
Production Lead
Bay Valley Foods
05.2013 - 01.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Cybersecurity
Southern New Hampshire University
High School Diploma -
Wilkinsburg High School