- I'm a father of 2, avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting and fishing, as well as staying active through golfing and regular workouts I have a strong passion for coaching, where I get to share my skills and mentor the local youth These hobbies keep me engaged, disciplined, and always striving to improve, both personally
and in a team setting
Micheal McCollum Jr
Brookfield,MO
Summary
Proactive leader skilled in troubleshooting and production scheduling. Known for implementing effective process improvements that streamline operations and enhance workflow efficiency, ready to drive impactful results in manufacturing environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Lead
Moore Fans
Marceline, MO
03.2019 - Current
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Trained new hires on production procedures, ensuring a quick ramp-up time and consistent performance levels across the team.
- Developed training materials for new hires, enhancing onboarding effectiveness and retention rates.
- Trained and mentored junior team members on equipment usage and best practices.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align production schedules with demand forecasts.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Inspected welded projects to verify alignment with blueprint specifications.
- Riveted together and shaped metal over forms, blocks or anvils to achieve required item dimensions and configurations.
- Fastened joints and seams together to assemble components into sheet metal products.
- Performed quality finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
- Learned to form sheet metal parts such as sleeves, collars, and pressed elbows from different materials.
- Selected gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material to meet product specifications.
- Used automated welders and jigs to shape metal material over blocks and other structures.
- Ran CNC machines to make production parts.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
Water Distribution Operator
City of Marceline
Marceline, MO
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Operated and maintained water distribution systems to ensure compliance with local regulations.
- Conducted routine inspections of pipelines and valves for optimal performance and leak detection.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot system issues and implement effective solutions.
- Monitored water quality through sampling, testing, and reporting results to ensure safety standards.
- Scheduled and performed maintenance on pumps, tanks, and related equipment to enhance reliability.
Operator/Laborer
Emery Sapp and Sons, ESS
Kansas City, MO
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Operated heavy machinery to ensure efficient material handling and transportation.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment, identifying maintenance needs to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow processes and improve overall productivity.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures, enhancing team performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brookfield R-3
Brookfield, MO05-2011
Skills
- Quality control
- Troubleshooting
- Team coordination
- Quality assurance
- Manufacturing operations
- Health and safety compliance
- Production scheduling
- Manufacturing processes
- Diagram reading
- Engineering specifications
- Machine operation
- Standard operating procedures
Certification
- Fully forklift certified
Interests
Timeline
Production Lead
Moore Fans
03.2019 - Current
Water Distribution Operator
City of Marceline
08.2018 - 03.2019
Operator/Laborer
Emery Sapp and Sons, ESS
10.2017 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Brookfield R-3