Matthew Losee
Paton,IA
Summary
Organized Team Leader builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
Louis Dreyfus Company
Grand Junction, IA
08.2017 - Current
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Managed risks and mitigated potential issues through proactive planning, monitoring, and timely decisionmaking.
- Adjusted equipment to meet different productivity levels.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Monitored time and attendance, enforcing compliance with company procedures relating to absenteeism.
- Promoted high standerds through personal example to help each member understand expected behavious and standards.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Assembly Worker
John Deere And Bauer Built
Paton, IA
06.2011 - 07.2024
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, successfully managing multiple assembly tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality and productivity.
- Followed detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
- Completed assigned tasks quickly to decrease production time.
- Notified supervisor of issues with equipment or production.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production goals and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
- Assembled Type items to specification.
- Maintained supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new procedures as systems evolved or updated equipment was introduced.
- Promoted a positive work atmosphere by maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues at all levels within the organization.
- Maintained accurate records of completed tasks and reported progress to supervisors regularly for optimal workflow management.
- Coordinated closely with cross-functional teams such as Quality Control and Engineering to troubleshoot issues promptly and prevent future occurrences.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
Produce Buyer
Whole Foods Market Inc
Fort Collins, CO
06.2004 - 04.2011
- Reviewed bids and contracts to place appropriate orders.
- Developed strong partnerships with local growers, promoting sustainability initiatives and supporting community-based agriculture.
- Streamlined communication channels between the procurement department and store-level employees, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
- Analyzed and controlled product transfers, waste and spoilage.
- Managed budgets efficiently while striving for continuous improvements in overall procurement costs without compromising product quality or customer experience.
- Forecasted market trends accurately to maintain optimal stock levels during peak seasons or periods of fluctuating demand.
- Collaborated with store managers to develop effective merchandising strategies for increased sales of fresh produce.
- Optimized vendor selection process by conducting thorough assessments of prospective suppliers, taking into account factors such as pricing, quality standards, and sustainability practices.
- Identified emerging consumer trends and adjusted purchasing decisions accordingly for increased profitability.
- Conducted seasonal analysis of consumer preferences to inform strategic buying decisions and optimize product offerings.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes for informed purchasing choices, maximizing gross margin potential across various categories of produce.
- Ordered produce products and maintained appropriate back stock levels.
Education
Associate Degree In Communication - Communications
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ06.1999
Skills
- Customer Focus
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Performance monitoring
- Performance Improvement
- Quality Control
- Workplace Safety
- Schedule Management
- Operations Management
- Production Monitoring
- Employee Evaluation
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Product Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Key Performance Indicators
- Trend tracking
- Influencing skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Invoice Verification
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Team Supervision
- Team motivation
- Staff Training
- People Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Analytical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Mentoring
- Quality Improvement
- Leading Team Meetings
- Overseeing Daily Activities
- Giving Constructive Feedback
- Documentation And Reporting
- Evaluating Employee Work
- Safety processes and procedures
- SOP Adherence
Timeline
Team Lead
Louis Dreyfus Company
08.2017 - Current
Assembly Worker
John Deere And Bauer Built
06.2011 - 07.2024
Produce Buyer
Whole Foods Market Inc
06.2004 - 04.2011
Associate Degree In Communication - Communications
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College