Melvin Baker
Osceola,AR
Summary
Dynamic Lead Operator with proven expertise at Kagome Inc., driving process improvements that enhanced operational performance. Skilled in safety compliance and team leadership, I effectively trained staff and coordinated workflows, achieving significant efficiency gains while ensuring quality standards. Committed to minimizing downtime and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Operator
Kagome Inc.
08.1995 - 12.2024
- Oversaw daily operations ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated workflows among team members to maximize efficiency in production lines.
- Implemented process improvements resulting in enhanced operational performance.
- Trained new staff on equipment usage, safety protocols, and best practices.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and ensure equipment reliability.
- Monitored production metrics to identify areas for efficiency gains and cost reduction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Osceola High School
Osceola, Ar.Skills
- Safety compliance
- Process improvement
- Workflow coordination
- Team leadership
- Equipment reliability
- Production monitoring
- Operational efficiency
- Staff training
- Quality assurance
- Cost reduction strategies
- Performance metrics analysis
- Inventory management
- Standard operating procedures
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Machine operation knowledge
- Downtime minimization
- Problem resolution
- Machine maintenance
- Lockout and tagout processes
- Health and safety
- Hazardous materials handling
- Troubleshooting
- Excellent active listening
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Hand and power tools
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Inspections and reviews
- Machine operation
- Materials handling
- Machine setup
- Production work
- Production procedures
- Flexible schedule
- Plant safety
- Hand-eye coordination
- Equipment operation
- Chemical handling
- Hand and foot coordination
- Facility maintenance
- Machine cooling tools
- Preventative maintenance
- Maintenance and repair
- Production line work
- OSHA regulations adherence
- Quality control processing
- Teamwork and coordination
- Machine calibration
Timeline
Lead Operator
Kagome Inc.
08.1995 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Osceola High School