Mark Gardiner
Sparks,NV
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Forward-thinking Operations Flaking/Specialist bringing 9 years of Post Consumer Brands expertise in the area of fast paced food production for cereal businesses. I strive to maintain and keep a good rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist Flaking Operator Level 5
Post Consumer Brands
Reno, NV
10.2014 - 12.2023
- Lead flaking operators to become a strong and cohesive team.
- Ensure proper ingredients and amounts of each are received for cereal production
- Responsible for cooking of various cereal products
- Monitor pressure cookers during cooking process for safety and quality
- Turn product into pellets using large pelletizing equipment
- Distribute pelletized products to proper areas via complex air systems
- Produce flakes using a series of rolls equipment
- Monitor Rolls equipment for required product thickness
- In charge of running multiple industrial dryers to have product reach intended moisture and color specs
- Responsible for running coating equipment to apply appropriate ratios of sugar and vitamins to cereal
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Perform multiple quality and lab tests to check cereal specs and salability of product
- In charge of releasing final product for packing and distribution
- Clean and sanitize equipment daily
- Perform routine equipment checks for safety and proper operation
- Troubleshoot equipment and fix if possible.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
Warehouse Manager
Bedrosians Tile & Stone
10.2011 - 09.2014
- Responsible for incoming and outgoing of products
- Put together transfers to be sent to other facilities
- Primarily responsible for moving of stone slabs
- Pulling orders for clientele
- Loading orders
- Prepared shipments for transport
- Break down and staging of weekly semi-trucks deliveries
- Facilitated scheduling of deliveries of client's material
- Assisted clients in selection and ordering of stone slabs and tile orders
- Preformed daily quality control of any and all product in warehouse
- Daily cycle counts of product to ensure inventory accuracy
- Restocked and arranged materials to be presentable
- Opened showroom and warehouse daily
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets
Inventory Specialist
McClelland Laboratories
04.2010 - 10.2011
- Screened unrefined samples for metallurgical testing
- Assisted in chemical testing of ore samples
- Environmental impact testing of raw material samples
- Cyanide leach testing of metalliferous samples
- Responsible for shipping and receiving of ore samples
- Inventory consolidation and organization of ore samples.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Implemented systems for tracking and managing stock levels with accuracy and precision.
- Developed and implemented strategies to keep stocks organized and reduce excess inventory.
- Developed inventory reports to provide management with comprehensive data on inventory levels.
- Developed materials to educate staff on proper inventory management techniques.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate
- Developed inventory reports to provide management with comprehensive data on inventory levels
- Stocked warehouse efficiently by comparing item numbers with storage locations
- Received new stock and input values into computer system
Ring Mill Forge Assistant
Firth Rixson Viking
12.2007 - 01.2009
- Assisted in production of rolled rings of titanium for military and aerospace applications
- Ensured parts were properly lubricated during rolling process
- Supported Ring Mill Operator in assembling tooling for specific rings to be shaped
- Set up Ring Mill for rolling of parts
- Assembly of ring sizing machine to expand product to specified diameter
- Moved parts using Manipulator and or forklift
- Aided other departments of facility whenever needed
- Maintained cleanliness of designated areas.
- Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
Chief of Customer Service/Tool Sales
Exotic Granite and Marble
10.2002 - 09.2007
- Responsible for all duties involving tool sales, to include all inside sales and outside sales by use of company van for daily tool routes
- Responsible for setting up of product displays
- Assisted in product rotation
- Unloaded material from flatbed truck by use of forklift and boom
- Ordering of stone and all tool products which consisted of over 400 different items
- Inventory control
- Head of shipping and receiving of all materials
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Restocking of warehouse, tool cage, and van
- Preparation of daily sales reports for corporate office
- Customer Service/Care
- Quality Control
- Stone slab and tile sales
- Slab and tile delivery by use of flatbed truck
- Upkeep of showroom and warehouse areas.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns
- Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales
- Increased revenue with strategic upselling of products and services to existing customers
- Delivered superior customer service to retain existing customers and attract future customers
Warehouse Manager
Aurora Marble & Tile
03.2001 - 10.2002
- Solely responsible for organizing and maintaining 2 warehouses totaling 37,000 sq
- Feet
- In charge of shipping and receiving of materials
- Assisted in unloading of sea containers of granite/marble slabs and other various stone products
- Loaded and unloaded slab trucks
- Inspected products that arrived at facility to ensure they were not damaged
- Pulled slab and tile orders
- Inventory Control
- Put together tile displays for clients
- Upkeep of forklifts
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of showroom and warehouse
- Customer Service/Care.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
Draftsman
Automated Mapping Services
01.2000 - 03.2001
- Responsible for inputting of blueprint parcel maps to digital database using AutoCAD for all of Carson City, Nevada
- Assisted in converting of Mylar parcel maps to blueprint form
- Trained inexperienced personnel in use of AutoCAD
- Customer Service.
- Supported project team in design process to update details of each project.
- Created CAD models and drawings for Parcel designs.
- Reviewed specifications to generate complex details of individual system components.
- Identified potential operational issues and redesigned products to improve functionality.
- Trained junior staff on codes, best practices and suppliers, which enabled better self-sufficiency and task completion.
- Modified designs to correct operating deficiencies and reduce production problems.
- Calculated dimensions and allowances with accurate precision for project specifications.
Power Plant Control Operator
Yankee Caithness Joint Venture
06.1997 - 10.1999
- Ensured day to day operations of geothermal power plant
- Made daily inspections on plant systems to insure positive power generation
- Helped insure steam well production
- Monitored chemical levels for prevention of scale build up for safe steam passage through pipelines
- Daily steam well temperature and pressure checks
- In charge of plowing company roads during snowstorms
- Maintained company vehicles
- Weatherized structures to endure freezing temperatures in winter months
- General upkeep of facility and grounds.
- Worked with managers to plan and coordinate production tasks.
- Planned material equipment and manpower needs for job.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
Press Operator
PEVCO
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Manufactured gaskets for heavy machinery
- Proficient in use of 20,40,75, and 100-ton presses
- Repaired dies for gasket production
- Shipping and receiving of products
- Quality control
- Customer Service.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
- Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently
- Troubleshot press malfunctions and performed necessary repairs to restore functionality
- Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance
Education
High school or equivalent -
Robert McQueen High School
Reno, NV 01.1991 - 1995.01
Skills
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Additional Information
What I bring to your company is integrity and perseverance. I believe if you're going to do something, do it right. My ultimate goal is to make sure the customer is pleased and close the deal. I have extensive knowledge of stone relating to mineralogy as well as the slab and tile industry. I excel in problem solving and organization. I am proficient in use of various forklifts, manipulators and swivel clamp trucks. I am knowledgeable in mechanical repair. I have the ability to lift heavy loads continuously. I am also experienced in the use of programs such as Microsoft Office.
Timeline
Specialist Flaking Operator Level 5
Post Consumer Brands
10.2014 - 12.2023
Warehouse Manager
Bedrosians Tile & Stone
10.2011 - 09.2014
Inventory Specialist
McClelland Laboratories
04.2010 - 10.2011
Ring Mill Forge Assistant
Firth Rixson Viking
12.2007 - 01.2009
Chief of Customer Service/Tool Sales
Exotic Granite and Marble
10.2002 - 09.2007
Warehouse Manager
Aurora Marble & Tile
03.2001 - 10.2002
Draftsman
Automated Mapping Services
01.2000 - 03.2001
Power Plant Control Operator
Yankee Caithness Joint Venture
06.1997 - 10.1999
Press Operator
PEVCO
01.1995 - 01.1997
High school or equivalent -
Robert McQueen High School
01.1991 - 1995.01
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