Phillip Furness
Inman,SC
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented. Strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining systems, coordinating work force, achieving production goals. Conscientious to service, quality and safety practices.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Coordinator / Team Lead
Benteler Automotive
03.2017 - Current
- Coordinated positions and operations in order to meet production and line schedules.
- Coordinated employee schedules.
- Lead meetings, organize training, enforced PPE requirements. Lock-out tag-out certified.
- Provided weld modifications for welding robots.
- Exchanged weld wire barrel once consumed.
- Organize training. Certified trainer. 3 hr quality training.
- Examined completed work to identify quality issues.
- Progression from production operator for BMW chassis assembly and VW dashboard frames to weld cell operator to weld line coordinator and team lead.
- Loaded fixtures for robotic welders. Inspected welds for porosity. Adjust welders for arc errors. Manual operation of robot with controller.
Kitchen Manager
Main Street Pub
06.2013 - 02.2017
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Built kitchen layout, kitchen staff, and a diverse clientele.
- Increased food sales to 10X per week.
- Developed and customized menus and seasonal specials.
- Managed and monitored catering events.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Delegated food preparation duties to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Lead Operator
Will & Kris Amusements
01.2011 - 05.2013
- Assembled and dismantled amusement equipment.
- Surveyed sites for appropriate placement of rides and equipment.
- Collaborated with organizations such as schools, churches, businesses and city for planning events.
- Properly set up machines and verified function. Performed safety checks.
Head Chef
Justin's Steak House
04.2008 - 12.2011
- Managed 4 locations: Spartanburg Simpsonville, Greer, Greenville.
- Collaborated well with different General Managers at all locations.
- Trained and delegated duties to staff of 8 to 10 employees.
- Created daily specials; appetizers, soups, entrees, and desserts.
- Responsible for product purchasing and inventory control.
Kitchen Manager & Assistant Kitchen Manager
Carrabba's Italian Grill
10.2003 - 03.2008
- Processed food and beverage orders and controlled inventory stock.
- Communicated with restaurant owners daily to budget goals and reduce labor and food costs.
- Managed catering events for over 100 people on multiple occasions.
Assistant Kitchen Manager and Line Cook
J. Jr's Filling Station and Grill
08.1997 - 09.2003
- Promoted from Line Cook to Assistant Manager.
- Ran all stations of a line cook (saute, grill, fry, food prep).
- Responsible for food and product ordering
- Food and equipment organization and storage of deliveries.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Various Courses Completed
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SCHigh School Diploma -
Boiling Springs High School
Boiling Springs, SC01-1998
Skills
- Computer Skills - Windows and Mac OS, MS Office, Adelo POS Pro
- Personal Qualities - Honest, loyal, team player, self-motivated, reliable, goal-oriented, career driven, determined and persistent
- Manufacturing operations
- Assembly line experience
- Line scheduling
Timeline
Line Coordinator / Team Lead
Benteler Automotive
03.2017 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Main Street Pub
06.2013 - 02.2017
Lead Operator
Will & Kris Amusements
01.2011 - 05.2013
Head Chef
Justin's Steak House
04.2008 - 12.2011
Kitchen Manager & Assistant Kitchen Manager
Carrabba's Italian Grill
10.2003 - 03.2008
Assistant Kitchen Manager and Line Cook
J. Jr's Filling Station and Grill
08.1997 - 09.2003
Some College (No Degree) - Various Courses Completed
Spartanburg Community College
High School Diploma -
Boiling Springs High School
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