Michael Slater
Plastic Ingenuity
Mount Horeb,WI
10
years of professional experience
Results-driven leader skilled in guiding teams to achieve project goals through strategic planning and effective management. Strong organizational and communication skills enhance collaboration and performance in fast-paced environments. Technical expertise in machine operation and troubleshooting minimizes downtime through proactive problem-solving. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring accurate cash transactions.
Work History
Back-Up Team Lead, Machine Tech 2
2 Years 6 Months- Led production team through daily workflows, balancing priorities, staffing, and changeovers.
- Monitored output, identifying bottlenecks and coordinating corrective actions with maintenance and quality teams.
- Enforced SOP compliance across packaging, inspection, and material handling activities.
- Trained associates on safety procedures, quality standards, and machine operation.
Team Member
4 Years 6 Months- My position varies but I have done pretty much everything you can do in the store as a team member. Opened and closed the store. Counting till in the morning or evenings. Took call orders, handled shipping, and processed transactions at the register. Stocked shelves with products and for creating samples for our consumers. I have also been responsible for making lists of needed products to order and to count how much products we have at hand. Furthermore, Received cheese orders from the truck, weighed products, and labeled them. Maintained store cleanliness and deposited cash at the bank to uphold operational standards.
Crew Member
4 Years 8 Months- I have worked on many positions at Culvers. Handled orders and transactions at the cashier. Served guests and maintained cleanliness in the dining room. Packaged and dispatched food orders. Furthermore I've been on Drive Through Order Taker/Cashier which has a lot of similarities as just being on the Cashier position inside. Prepared custard orders and maintained custard-making machines. Lastly I've been on Cleaned and sanitized dishes in the kitchen for the evening where I clean huge amounts of dishes.
Employee
2 Years 8 Months- My position varied here also but mainly it consisted of customer service, stocking, cleaning, and cashier. Managed the opening and closing procedures of the store. Cleaned and fed baby chicks during sales, maintaining their health and well-being. Prepared paint mixes according to customer specifications. Furthermore I had the responsibility to set up a contract for customers to rent out our equipment while also checking to see if the equipment would work. At times I would have odd jobs in the community that stemmed from working on site. Assisted with loading and unloading rented equipment and set up the equipment. One specific moment we had to deliver a lot of drywall to people in town during the flood in Mazomanie. Lastly I also had been responsible for doing orders in the green house and taking care of the plants.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Team supervision
Inventory Management
Quality Control
Attention to detail
Customer focus
Machine Operation
Cashier
Packaging Orders
Stocking
Client relations
Manual Labor
Teamwork and collaboration
Conflict resolution
Janitor
Timeline
Back-Up Team Lead, Machine Tech 2
Plastic Ingenuity
03.2024 - CurrentRead More
Team Member
Carr Valley Cheese
03.2022 - 2024Read More
Crew Member
Culver's Restaurant
01.2022 - 2024Read More
Employee
Hardware Hank & Rental
01.2017 - 09.2019Read More
Wisconsin K12 Online School (WIVA)
High School Diploma
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