Robert Hunter
Sumter,SC
Summary
Strategic Team Leader skilled in enhancing workflow efficiency and maintaining safety standards. Expertise in training facilitation and problem-solving drives operational performance and employee development. Proficient in monitoring team performance, delegating tasks, and motivating members. Resourceful in identifying needs and delivering innovative solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader
Caterpillar
Sumter, South Carolina
12.2020 - 03.2026
- Led team operations to maintain adherence to safety regulations and best practices.
- Coordinated daily production schedules to optimize workflow efficiency and resource allocation.
- Trained team members on new machinery and tools to increase operational proficiency.
- Fostered positive work environment, enhancing collaboration among team members.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Established clear expectations for employees and provided guidance.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.
- Monitored team workload, balancing tasks to prevent burnout and ensure fair distribution.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Heat Treat Operator
Caterpillar
Sumter, SC
01.2010 - 12.2020
- Operated heat treat furnaces to ensure proper temperature control and cycle timing.
- Monitored equipment performance, adjusting settings to maintain optimal operation.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify equipment issues, preventing potential downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain safe work environments and follow safety protocols.
- Documented process parameters and maintained accurate records of heat treatment processes.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions to ensure continuous production flow.
- Trained new operators on standard operating procedures and safety guidelines to ensure compliance.
- Adjusted gas pressure, time cycles, quenching tanks and cooling baths as required by product specifications.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues that may arise during production runs.
- Participated in daily maintenance activities such as cleaning furnace chambers and replacing worn out components.
- Verified that correct material was loaded into the furnace prior to start-up of the cycle.
CNC Machine Operator
Caterpillar
Sumter, South Carolina
05.2008 - 12.2020
- Operated CNC machines to manufacture precision components for heavy equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to configure machine specifications.
- Monitored machine performance and adjusted settings to achieve optimal operation.
- Set up machines for repetitive machining operations on various materials.
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting on CNC machinery.
- Performed preventive maintenance and replaced aging tools to sustain machine reliability.
- Trained new operators on safe CNC machine operations and procedures.
- Ensured parts met design tolerances, contributing to consistent quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bishopville High School
Bishopville, SC06-1998
Skills
- Team leadership
- Training facilitation
- Staff training
- Safety compliance
- SOP adherence
- Workflow optimization
- Process documentation
- Visual inspection
- Problem solving
- Employee evaluation
- Constructive feedback
- Adaptability to change
- First aid and CPR certified
Certification
Forklift operator
Timeline
Team Leader
Caterpillar
12.2020 - 03.2026
Heat Treat Operator
Caterpillar
01.2010 - 12.2020
CNC Machine Operator
Caterpillar
05.2008 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Bishopville High School