Michael Rowley
Toledo,WA
Summary
Experienced Value Stream Leader adept at supervising teams and meeting production order deadlines. Demonstrated ability to maintain and optimize production equipment for seamless operation. Motivates employees to achieve high performance levels. Proficient in workplace safety regulations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Value Stream Leader
Modine
Joplin, MO
07.2021 - Current
- Implemented Lean principles such as 5S, Kanban, and Kaizen throughout the organization's value streams.
- Monitored the performance of value streams and identified areas of improvement or potential risks.
- Resolved conflicts between departments by facilitating open dialogue among team members.
- Provided leadership to ensure that production processes operated in a safe, cost-effective manner.
- Monitored production line workers to ensure they followed safety protocols and procedures.
- Performed daily inspections of tools, machines, and supplies used on the production line.
- Collaborated with Quality Control personnel to ensure that manufactured products met customer specifications.
- Identified any potential problems or delays in the production process.
- Trained new employees on how to use machines and equipment safely.
- Scheduled regular maintenance for machinery and equipment as needed.
- Assisted in troubleshooting any technical issues that arose during production operations.
- Established goals for each shift based on company objectives and monitored progress towards those goals.
- Resolved conflicts between employees in a professional manner when necessary.
- Used measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges and micrometers to verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints.
- Prepared products for shipment by packaging and labeling finished products in cardboard boxes or containers.
- Performed machine tool changes to keep line running at optimal performance.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
Lumber Grader
RSG Olympic Forest Products
Clatskanie, OR
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked evenings, weekends and holidays to meet needs of business.
- Participated in Safety meetings and shared ideas for improvement with safety to foster a safe work environment.
- Shared information to help associates learn and develop the proper skills associated with grading lumber.
- Demonstrated highest level of ethical conduct when dealing with team members and management.
- Mastered lumber grades of 2x4 and 2x6
- Mastered operation of the Hula saw (A separate table that the lumber is pulled to so it can be trimmed ie. end splits, decay, wane, large knots while following Trim Policy).
- Added responsibility of doing preventative maintenance of the stamper (scans the grade provided and stamps the official grade of lumber with location produced also).
- Added responsibility of quick fixes on the stamper (if the stamper broke down then I was in charge of fixing it unless it needed a millwright's attention ie. welding or shaft replacement)
- Added responsibility of maintaining the chemical room (Start up in the morning, testing the chemical levels to maintain proper distribution onto lumber, clean and maintain spray box on plainer ie. spray nozzles, troubleshoot problems when boards are not getting correct coverage of chemical, maintain ati-foam levels).
- Added responsibility of greasing all bearings throughout the mill weekly with a group of specialists.
Lumber Grader
RSG Olympic Forest Products
Clatskanie, United States
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Worked evenings, weekends and holidays to meet needs of business.
- Participated in Safety meetings and shared ideas for improvement with safety to foster a safe work environment.
- Shared information to help associates learn and develop the proper skills associated with grading lumber.
- Demonstrated highest level of ethical conduct when dealing with team members and management.
- Mastered lumber grades of 2x4 and 2x6
- Mastered operation of the Hula saw (A separate table that the lumber is pulled to so it can be trimmed ie. end splits, decay, wane, large knots while following Trim Policy).
- Added responsibility of doing preventative maintenance of the stamper (scans the grade provided and stamps the official grade of lumber with location produced also).
- Added responsibility of quick fixes on the stamper (if the stamper broke down then I was in charge of fixing it unless it needed a millwright's attention ie. welding or shaft replacement)
- Added responsibility of maintaining the chemical room (Start up in the morning, testing the chemical levels to maintain proper distribution onto lumber, clean and maintain spray box on plainer ie. spray nozzles, troubleshoot problems when boards are not getting correct coverage of chemical, maintain ati-foam levels).
- Added responsibility of greasing all bearings throughout the mill weekly with a group of specialists.
Direct Support Professional
Community Access Services
Beaverton, OR
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Minimized injuries to staff or patients through support or restraint to control patient movements.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Overnight Shift Supervisor
Wawa
Street, MD
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Defined operational metrics to evaluate efficiency of processes and procedures.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items and arranging according to size or color.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
- Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits or exchanges.
- Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs and products, helping drive high customer retention.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
Direct Support Professional
Community Access Services
Beaverton, OR
12.2015 - 07.2017
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Minimized injuries to staff or patients through support or restraint to control patient movements.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Perryville High School
Perryville, MD06.2010
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-Solving
- Decision Making
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organization and Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Timeline
Value Stream Leader
Modine
07.2021 - Current
Lumber Grader
RSG Olympic Forest Products
06.2021 - 05.2022
Lumber Grader
RSG Olympic Forest Products
08.2019 - 12.2020
Direct Support Professional
Community Access Services
07.2018 - 08.2019
Overnight Shift Supervisor
Wawa
09.2017 - 06.2018
Direct Support Professional
Community Access Services
12.2015 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Perryville High School