Rick Anthony Owens
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into Manufacturing initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Resource
PepsiCo (Gatorade)
11.2022 - Current
- Coach and develop all production personnel through consistent and effective communication and training
- Lead and inspire cross-functional teams to execute production schedules and/or project goals
- Assist with developing and executing staffing plans to manage labor expenses
- Create and/or sustain standard operating procedures that add continuity to work processes for employees and add value for our customer
- Responsible for meeting daily production schedules of the highest quality while ensuring GMPs and overall safety in the plant.
Quality Control Technician
PepsiCo (Gatorade)
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Work closely with production and perform a wide variety of tasks such as product testing, raw material inspection, finished good inspection, sanitation inspection, and creating finished good or packaging holds
- Complete analytical testing on finished products using various scientific methods
- Participate in Lean Six Sigma/TPM initiatives
- Conduct quality related trainings with front line associates.
Machine Production Operator
PepsiCo Bottling Company
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops
- Communicate with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials.
Regional Vendor Manager
Par North America
12.2016 - 03.2020
- Managed multiple repossession markets across the US regarding: Compliance, Complaints, Customer Service, Recovery Rates
- Audited Insurance, worker’s compensation, and state licenses for 300+ repo companies across the US
- Negotiate settlements on damage complaints with repo companies and the customers
- Analyze and compare data to determine repo companies production and make decisions in the best interest of the company
- Work with multiple platforms: VIPR, RDN, Recovery Connect, WebNow, Contract Comply, iRepo
- Build relationships with owners in the repo industry and help them make informed business decisions.
Material Handler
FedEx Corporation
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Operated mechanized ramp equipment, most of total time worked
- Meets aircraft and transports packages and freight to sort and heavyweight areas
- Assists in ensuring aircraft, vehicles and containers are loaded/unloaded in a safe and efficient manner including dangerous goods, in accordance with proper packaging and freight handling techniques
- Ensures the safe, efficient buildup/breakdown of pallets
- Ensures broken down freight is properly stored, staged and protected from the elements always.
Industrial Engineer Intern
United Parcel Services
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Determined ways to increase productivity in manufacturing and business, while maximize the factors of production, including labor, technology, materials and energy
- Developed spreadsheets with Microsoft Office to improve overall volume production
- Generated various files for supervisors to assist with their daily reports
- Oversaw the outflow of UPS volume from the Amazon Fulfillment Center.
Education
Summer 2012 Study Abroad Program - Causes and effects of the Triangular Slave Trade, comparisons/contrasts of involved countries
Indiana University
Bloomington, INBachelor of Science in Public Affairs - Management
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN06.2013
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Organizational Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Project Management
Timeline
Manufacturing Resource
PepsiCo (Gatorade)
11.2022 - Current
Quality Control Technician
PepsiCo (Gatorade)
07.2021 - 11.2022
Machine Production Operator
PepsiCo Bottling Company
07.2020 - 07.2021
Regional Vendor Manager
Par North America
12.2016 - 03.2020
Material Handler
FedEx Corporation
09.2016 - 11.2016
Industrial Engineer Intern
United Parcel Services
06.2014 - 01.2015
Summer 2012 Study Abroad Program - Causes and effects of the Triangular Slave Trade, comparisons/contrasts of involved countries
Indiana University
Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs - Management
Indiana University
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