Omari Jefferson
Aurora,IL
Summary
A versatile and results-oriented professional with experience spanning high-volume production management, logistics, and quality control. Excelled as a Production Lead, optimizing workflows and ensuring team performance. Hands-on expert in Proseal GTOe technology, skilled in operation, troubleshooting, and training. Proven ability to use data (KPIs) and quality tools (gas analyzers for O2/CO2) to drive process improvements and ensure MAP integrity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Delivery Specialist & Facility Ambassador
Wayfair
Romeoville, IL
07.2025 - Current
- Assist in training new employees: Facilitated the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring rapid integration into standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
- Unload and load products from trailers, ensuring safe and efficient handling of all goods.
- Inspect incoming and outgoing products for damage or discrepancies to ensure customer satisfaction and quality standards.
- Certified Power Equipment Operator: Raymond Electric Pallet Jacks (Walkie, Walkie-Rider, and Center-Rider models)
- Trained new team members on best practices for handling deliveries and utilizing systems.
Production Lead
Factor75
Aurora, IL
09.2022 - 07.2025
- Led, trained, and motivated a team of production associates to consistently meet and exceed daily output targets in a high-pressure food manufacturing environment.
- Proseal GTOe Expert: Set up, adjusted, operated, and maintained Proseal GTOe machines; trained new operators on machine functions, safety, and quality checks.
- Quality Assurance: Performed routine quality control checks, utilizing a gas analyzer to measure and verify correct O2 and CO2 concentrations for Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP).
- Process Improvement: Collected key performance indicator (KPI) metrics, analyzed results, and implemented process improvements that increased efficiency and reduced waste.
- Enforced strict quality (GMP) and safety standards, ensuring all products met company specifications.
- Facilitated regular performance evaluations for team members, delivering constructive feedback to enhance individual growth.
Sonic Crew Member
Sonics Drive In
Aurora, IL
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations
- Prep or grill cook
- Correctly handled and recorded customer's orders
- Cleaned, sanitized and organized dining room area to maintain a comfortable and clean environment for customers
KFC Team Member
KFC
Aurora, IL
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Key crew member job duties include serving customers and preparing food.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, restocking items, and cleaning the sales floor.
- Serve customers in eating places that specialize in fast service and inexpensive carry-out food.
- Speak with customers by telephone to provide information about products or services.
- Accept payment from customers, and make change as necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Aurora High School
Aurora, IL05-2022
Skills
- Leadership
- New hire training
- Production machine operator experience
- Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- Industrial equipment troubleshooting
- Quality inspection
- Mechanical knowledge
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Hazmat
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Business analysis
- Industrial maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- Quality control
- GMP
- Management
- Machine assembly
- Time management
- Analysis skills
- Workforce Training
- Writing skills
- Shipping & receiving
- Raymond Electric Pallet Jacks (Safety on the Move Certified), Walkies, Rider Jacks
- Heavy equipment operation
- Math
- Computer skills
- Sales
Certification
- Raymond Safety on the Move Certification
- January 2026 to Present
- Electric Pallet Jacks (All Configurations)
- Driver's License
- Food Handler Certification
Languages
English
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Home Delivery Specialist & Facility Ambassador
Wayfair
07.2025 - Current
Production Lead
Factor75
09.2022 - 07.2025
Sonic Crew Member
Sonics Drive In
12.2021 - 06.2022
KFC Team Member
KFC
05.2021 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
West Aurora High School