Melvin Curtis
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Dynamic production professional with extensive experience at Perfetti VanMelle, excelling in machine operation and workflow optimization. Proven ability to enhance efficiency and boost team morale through effective communication and collaboration. Skilled in mechanical troubleshooting and committed to maintaining high safety standards while achieving production goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Associate
Perfetti VanMelle
03.2021 - Current
- Maintained a flexible approach to work assignments, willingly cross-training in other areas to support changing production needs.
- Measured and combined components for dosing and mixing processes.
- Executed mixer operations following company-defined parameters for diverse recipes.
- Verified equipment functionality prior to shifts to uphold product standards.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Prepared materials for assembly work to keep workflows running smoothly.
- Boosted team morale, fostering a collaborative work environment through open communication and consistent feedback.
- Collected and analyzed raw material, downtime, and scrap data from current and previous shifts to verify process compliance.
Blender Operator
Radiance Living
02.2017 - 03.2022
- Supported continuous improvement efforts by actively participating in training sessions, workshops, and performance evaluations to enhance professional growth and development.
- Enhanced production efficiency by operating and maintaining blending machinery, ensuring optimal performance.
- Streamlined workflow by effectively communicating with team members regarding task progress and equipment status.
- Supported inventory management efforts through accurate record-keeping of raw materials usage and finished product output.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues impacting blender performance or overall production schedules.
- Cultivated a positive workplace culture that emphasized teamwork, learning opportunities, and open communication among all employees involved in the blending process.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols, conducting hazard assessments, and promptly reporting any issues.
Blender Operator
Zwanenberg Food Group
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Increased productivity through meticulous maintenance of blending equipment, minimizing downtime for repairs.
- Delivered consistent results under tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks effectively and working cooperatively with team members.
- Accurately measured and blended materials according to specifications.
- Used machinery and hand-filling methods to prepare orders.
- Unloaded completed mixtures into containers for further processing.
- Monitored production equipment and mixers for efficient and safe operation.
- Weighed out materials carefully and followed label requirements for each package.
Education
Woodward High School
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Efficient multitasking
- Packaging and labeling
- Production support
- Computer skills
- Product assembly
- Machine operation
- Materials handling
- Workflow optimization
- Assembly line experience
- Manufacturing
- Equipment operation
- Production logging
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Operations support
- Waste reduction
- Equipment monitoring
- Manufacturing processes
Timeline
Production Associate
Perfetti VanMelle
03.2021 - Current
Blender Operator
Radiance Living
02.2017 - 03.2022
Blender Operator
Zwanenberg Food Group
02.2017 - 03.2019
Woodward High School
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