Orville Arel IV
Shelby,NC
Summary
Performance-oriented manufacturing professional with demonstrated skills in enhancing work flow and resource utilization to achieve demanding targets. Hardworking leader and analytical problem-solver with conscientious approach to tackling operational issues. Decisive leader and collaborative team-builder with good planning and multitasking abilities.
Hardworking Operator offering 6+ years in supporting manufacturing needs. Diligent with commitment to working long hours in challenging environments, completing tasks such as moving supplies, organizing products and packaging shipments. Excellent ability to work well with other team members, pitching in to help achieve team goals. Results driven management professional with one year of experience in production management, organizational development and team building. Highly adept in planning, coordinating and executing successful production strategies. Track record of improving operational stability, efficiency and profitability. Strong collaborator with senior leaders, effectively prioritizing activities, translating business requirements into solutions and achieving defined objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Control Room Operator
Clearwater Paper
08.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Identified equipment issues and implemented troubleshooting techniques.
- Managed crisis situations calmly under pressure, collaborating with team members to resolve problems quickly while minimizing potential impacts on operations.
- Ensured smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining clear communication lines with colleagues and providing comprehensive briefings on relevant issues.
- Maintained high levels of safety in the workplace through diligent observation and strict adherence to protocols.
- Exercised independent judgment in support of senior leadership and corporate mission.
Backtender
Clearwater Paper
09.2020 - 07.2023
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
Chemical Operator
Celanese
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
- Stored, retrieved, mixed and monitored chemicals used in production process
- Safely used various machinery and forklifts during chemical drumming operations.
- Followed all waste handling guidelines to minimize waste generation.
- Used SAP to enter data into batch ticketing system and checked information for accuracy
- Maintained necessary level of communication between shifts
- Monitored product standards and quality-control
Production Supervisor Fill-In
Nippon Electric Glass
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with internal teams to optimize operations across materials handling, production and shipping
- Evaluated team member performance everyday to identify and resolve productivity concerns
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment efficiency, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower
- Managed teams of 30 plus 12 hours a day on night and day shifts
Production Worker
Nippon Electric Glass
03.2015 - 08.2018
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances
- Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems
- Used hand trucks, forklifts, and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging area
- Enthusiastically took additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule
Radio Communications Security Repairer (94E)
United States Army
10.2011 - 03.2015
- Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions
- Attended weekly safety meetings to ensure machine operations safety
- Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis
- Used test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment to determine issues and location of malfunctions, extent of faults and category of maintenance required
- Repaired systems, equipment and sub assemblies by adjusting, aligning, repairing, and replacing defective components, cryptography items or line replacement units. Performed bench equipment, and ensured security standards were met
- Promoted shop safety by working safely
- Met production goals by maintaining cost effective levels of spare parts inventory
Education
High School Diploma -
Fred T Foard High School
Newton, NC06.2010
Skills
- Production targets
- Materials management
- Assembly and production
- Teamwork/Collaboration
- Operations Management
- Manufacturing
- Equipment operation
- Forklift operation/ Trainer
- Maintenance and repair
- Management information systems
- Production target management
Timeline
Control Room Operator
Clearwater Paper
08.2023 - Current
Backtender
Clearwater Paper
09.2020 - 07.2023
Chemical Operator
Celanese
08.2019 - 07.2020
Production Supervisor Fill-In
Nippon Electric Glass
08.2018 - 08.2019
Production Worker
Nippon Electric Glass
03.2015 - 08.2018
Radio Communications Security Repairer (94E)
United States Army
10.2011 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Fred T Foard High School
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