Michael Council
21756 Pine Terrace Drive Gulfport,MS
Summary
Responsible Production Technician with over12 years of manufacturing experience. Successful in conducting routine inspections, troubleshooting existing problems and responding to emergencies to promote operational efficiency. Forklift certified and adept in operating manual and automated equipment to facilitate productions.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemical Operator
DAK Americas/ALPEK
11.2023 - Current
- Operation of computer-operated equipment, including control panels to regulate flow, temperature, and pressure to process chemicals
- Routine and preventive maintenance checks of equipment
- Obtain field readings to maintain safe levels of quality production
- Test and inspection of finished product (quality control)
- Make necessary adjustments to equipment for maintenance of standard operating procedures
- Maintain clean environment while following strict safety guidelines
- Meet quality standards without delaying production
- Modify control of various raw materials and additives for production
- Qualified member of Emergency Fire/Rescue Team
Production Technician
Dupont/Chemours
02.2014 - 11.2023
- Safely run and perform maintenance on packing equipment, including Auto Packers and Palletizers
- Line and fill 20 ft shipping containers for overseas shipping
- Maintain clean and safe work environment
- Provide quality control of product
- Lock and tag out machines
- Conduct Title V checks
- Train new employees/peers on equipment and procedures
- Write work orders for needed parts/equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance on all machines
- Qualified member for Detail pool
- Qualified overtime filler
- 8+ years injury-free employee
- Qualified Emergency Brigade member for company X 8.5 years- all training certifications through SCOTT Training
- Promptly document and report defective equipment and hazardous conditions
Packing/Production Technician
IPL
11.2012 - 02.2014
- Safely operate and run semi-bulk container machines
- Evaluate proper weight of containers and perform quality control of product
- Maintain clean and safe work environment
- Transport bags and pallets to operators in warehouse
- Perform complex mechanical alignments
- Perform equipment calibrations to meet quality standards
Logistics Coordinator
Southern Solutions
05.2012 - 11.2012
- Assess customer needs
- Arrange and schedule projects
- Manage other employees
- Moving jobs, repairs, equipment setup, etc.
Construction Worker
Encino Construction
10.2007 - 07.2009
- Survey land and estimate job pricing
- Concrete finishing
- Manage and supervise other employees
- Work together with Project Managers
- Maintain safe working environment
- Experience using Excavator, Front-end Loader, Bob-Cat, and Scissor Lift
- Safe and proper use of equipment and tools
Sales Representative
F.E.B. Distributing
10.2003 - 10.2007
- Market and promote company products
- Establish new accounts and maintain relationships with existing accounts
- Identify customer needs and potential growth
- Direct/guide merchandiser and drivers
- Developed and delivered sales presentations
Delivery/Warehouse Technician
F.E.B. Distributing
12.2001 - 12.2003
- Maintain and restock merchandise
- Commercial deliveries and product maintenance
- Build marketing displays
- Receiving and inventory responsibilities in warehouse
- Experience in operating forklift
- Organize warehouse storage areas for better efficiency
- Fulfill and complete customer delivery orders within predetermined timeframe
- Maintain shipping documents, including bill of lading and packing slips
Airport Technician
Phillips Aviation
03.1995 - 06.1997
- Fuel airplanes
- Park airplanes
- Attended fuel and fire safety school for airplanes
- Perform shop maintenance for airplanes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science degree -
MS Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MS01.2012
Electrical Technology Diploma -
MS Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MS01.2010
High School Diploma -
Long Beach High School
Long Beach, MS01.1998
Skills
- Hazardous chemical/HAZMAT certification
- Production planning and tracking
- Precision measuring
- Root Cause Analysis
- Quality Assurance Standards
- Instrumentation calibration
- Safety protocol knowledge
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Decision-making capabilities
- Operation Monitoring
Professional References
- Joshua Perronne, (228) 861-0202
- Quincy Uzzell, (228) 224-2036
- Scott Dubuisson, (228) 234-7268
- John Hertz, (228) 234-4294
- Helene Hair, (228) 326-6905
Certification
- OSHA Forklift Certified
- Hazardous Materials Operations Certified
- Emergency Response 40-hours Hazwoper Certified for OSHA
- Chlorine Emergency Response Certified
Additional Information
- AWANA teacher/mentor for 3rd and 4th grade boys class at Campground Baptist Church
- Member of Security Team for Campground Baptist Church
- Member of the All Forward Men's group at Campground Baptist Church
Timeline
Chemical Operator
DAK Americas/ALPEK
11.2023 - Current
Production Technician
Dupont/Chemours
02.2014 - 11.2023
Packing/Production Technician
IPL
11.2012 - 02.2014
Logistics Coordinator
Southern Solutions
05.2012 - 11.2012
Construction Worker
Encino Construction
10.2007 - 07.2009
Sales Representative
F.E.B. Distributing
10.2003 - 10.2007
Delivery/Warehouse Technician
F.E.B. Distributing
12.2001 - 12.2003
Airport Technician
Phillips Aviation
03.1995 - 06.1997
Associate of Applied Science degree -
MS Gulf Coast Community College
Electrical Technology Diploma -
MS Gulf Coast Community College
High School Diploma -
Long Beach High School
- OSHA Forklift Certified
- Hazardous Materials Operations Certified
- Emergency Response 40-hours Hazwoper Certified for OSHA
- Chlorine Emergency Response Certified
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