Seasoned Area Lead known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in team leadership, operational strategy, and conflict resolution. Excels in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth area operations and team cohesion.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Lead
Corning
Durham
10.2024 - Current
Operates each piece of line equipment, performs rotation operation duties in accordance with the shift schedule, including but not limited to monitoring output quality and quantity, troubleshooting, and making necessary basic machine and parameter adjustments where applicable; alleviating minor jams on the production line and auxiliary equipment, including injection machines, etc.
Balances time on the production line between production and area lead.
Interferes with the operations team's leadership in communicating key production issues of their line to the team.
Directs the prioritization of production activities for the assigned work area, including resource allocation and accounting for daily staffing numbers at Shift Start-up Meetings.
Monitors team performance to ensure line performance, compliance with work instructions, the quality plan, and plant-wide policy requirements.
Provides and coordinates the training of associates in their assigned area, including resource and training documentation.
Ensures process documentation accuracy, completion, and dissemination in an effort to ensure the expedient flow of process records.
Provides end of shift reporting
Perform and coach others in daily housekeeping, waste removal, and end-of-lot line clearance duties.
Ensure production records and work orders are complete by using and coaching others in Apriso and EtQ.
Proactively works to anticipate problems before they impact production.
Ensures that Continuous Improvement (CI) activities are supported, i.e., 20 Keys, 5S, etc., ensuring overall organization and housekeeping of the assigned area.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Provides breaks and/or staffing coverages.
Works with the Maintenance team to escalate problems to Maintenance leadership if needed.
Provides support and data to leadership.
Technician 2
Ajinomoto Heath & Nutrition North American inc.
Raleigh
07.2023 - 10.2024
Obtain and maintain an understanding of what each part of the clean room process is and does, while learning the flow of the clean room process.
Understanding how specific responsibilities impact downstream operations.
Learn and apply the theory behind the purification process.
Efficiently and timely carry out assigned tasks in support of the productivity for the team, department, and process.
Assist team members when the workload promotes, or when all assignments have been completed.
Activity participants engage in daily housekeeping tasks by keeping work areas clean and organized, and completing assigned monthly housekeeping tasks.
Collaborate with other experienced technicians to troubleshoot equipment or process issues.
Retain information provided by the trainer, and apply the learned knowledge to assigned tasks. Strive to master training tasks in the assigned area in a 6-month timeframe.
Read, understand, and follow SOPs and direct instructions from the trainer, foreman, and associate manager.
Practice open communication with the team regarding any production issues and challenges beyond my trained skill level.
Learn and execute required documentation according to cGMP and company policies.
Participant in the development of new teammates by training in specific areas.
Proactively seek out other opportunities to learn and additional assignments to support the team and department.
Production Associate
Palziv North America
Louisburg
02.2023 - 07.2023
Energetic and focused Production Worker committed to teamwork and company objectives. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written skills and possesses a strong willingness to learn new processes. Works well in fast-paced
Deadline-driven environments. Ensure machines run to manufacturer specifications. Motivated
Experienced production worker hopes to take the next step in my career. Seeking position in a fast-paced production environment to develop new skills. Am willing to learn new processing and manufacturing techniques and enjoy working as part of a team.
Process Technician
Amcor
Youngsville
10.2022 - 02.2023
Starting up and shutting down processes
Maintaining equipment
Optimizing processes
Diagnosing problems
And making sure safety and environmental rules are being followed.
Freezer Order Filler
ADUSA Distribution
Butner
11.2019 - 08.2022
Order filler working in freezer
Used standup pallet jack
Truck Driver (OTR) Class A
SDR TRUCKING
Oxford
01.2019 - 07.2019
OTR Professional Driver
KSW Transportation
Florence
09.2018 - 11.2018
OTR Professional Driver Truck Driver (OTR) Class A Clark International
Inc. - Little Rock
AR
Truck Driver
OTR
11.2017 - 09.2018
(OTR) Class A
OTR Professional Driver
Western Express
Nashville
11.2016 - 11.2017
Picking and Packing
Packing, Shipping, and Receiving Assembler
Pacific Coast Feather Company
Henderson
02.2016 - 06.2016
Picked and packed products to be shipped.
Performed a quality check of the inventory.
Scan orders using the RFID scanner to enter orders for shipping.
General Laborer
GATE CONCRETE
Oxford
01.2015 - 10.2015
Worked as a general labor assisting foreman
Rigging and unrigging huge concrete panels
Worked in shipping and receiving to receive inventory of products
Performed quality checks on product
Assembly Line Worker
Foxconn corporation
Durham
02.2014 - 01.2015
Assembled computer parts and or modems
Performed quality checks
Shipping and Receiving
Education
GED -
Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, NC
06.2009
Skills
Operate and control process equipment and systems in the production of pharmaceutical-grade amino acids
Mechanical aptitude, with the ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
Ability to read and accurately interpret instructions from operational manuals
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills, with a desire to drive results
Ability to work with a team and individually
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights and holidays
Ability to operate and effectively use equipment, such as a forklift