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Robert Kindle

Martinsburg,WV

Summary

Motivated Shift Leader enthusiastic about helping team members meet and exceed objectives with compassionate leadership. Talented trainer and operational problem-solver with front-line experience and collaborative nature. Resourceful in balancing customer, company and employee needs.

Resourceful Shift Supervisor with experience in managing teams, overseeing operations, and implementing effective strategies. Skilled in promoting productivity, ensuring quality control, and fostering positive work environments. Notably improved operational efficiency and team cohesion in previous roles. Possess strong leadership skills, adept at problem-solving and conflict resolution.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1987
1987
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Shift Supervisor

Treplar
Martinsburg, WV
07.2023 - Current
  • My goal is to maintain the general order of plant and eliminate problems.
  • Review employee timesheets, correct any errors or omissions, Review Time off request and verify PTO is available.
  • Approve time off request.
  • Review point balances and enforce time clock use.
  • Im to control the overall order of the plant.
  • Place the people on the job where there best fitted.
  • Monitor the lines threwout the day.
  • I keep track of their efficiency on all lines.
  • Let my lead know and the mold change over crew when there's a changeover.
  • Keep inventory of product on hand.
  • To control the organization of waste accumulation and sent out as necessary.
  • To build a great team.
  • I work and lead the Extrusion lines, Agglomeration lines and Thermoforming and Padding lines to keep them running and fix issues as soon as possible to get the best results.
  • I work with the maintenance area to inform them of what needs to be done and anything throughout the day.

Machine Operator/Changeover Tech.

Logoplaste
Martinsburg, WV
05.2017 - 07.2023
  • Run and operate Sidels and do mold changes.
  • I do a lot of the training on running the lines and how to operate the machines.
  • Run the automatic Tec lines to bring product to line and send empty totes back.
  • I also operate the AGVS when need to.
  • Use the computer daily and HMI, pressco and Agr.
  • Gives information on what's running.
  • Osha 10 certification.
  • Stetch Blow Mold Operator.

Production Associate

Ecolab
Martinsburg, WV
03.2011 - 07.2023
  • Machine operator - Required duties of line check paperwork to board for correct product to run out of correct pit and holding tank and match yields and product number.
  • Get all required PPE on then get correct filter and put in your pump for the correct line you are running by hooking up the hose to bring the product over to your line.
  • Setup the control panel with the correct weights and adjustments as needed and retrieve all correct supplies as stated on the paperwork.
  • Fill first skid of drums/totes to proper weights and labels (license plate, date code and proper label or product).
  • Get it banded up if needed and wrap in plastic then call for a line start by lead or supervisor.
  • Retrieve a line sample from the product running and send to the lab for approval.

Forklift operator

Tractor Supply Company
Hagerstown, MD
05.2009 - 03.2011
  • Electric pallet jack operator, pick product using the Vocalex Computer System to build skids/pallets 8ft high and stage in shipping area to be shipped.
  • Forklift operator and move product throughout warehouse.

Shipping/Receiving

CHEM-PAK INC
Martinsburg, WV
05.2007 - 05.2009
  • Load/unload trucks and check packing slips.
  • Sort, stage and put product in proper location in plant.
  • Inventory control, forklift operator and move product throughout warehouse.

White Wool Operator

Guardian Fiberglass
Martinsburg, WV
12.2004 - 05.2007
  • Cold end Operator/Auditor/Quality control//Parts clerk.
  • Maintained weights of product, test for quality, audit product and did inventory on parts on hand and ordered what was need on a bi weekly basis.
  • Forklift operator/clamp truck operator.

Lead man

GST AUTOLEATHER
Williamsport, MD
08.1988 - 12.2004
  • Worked within an automobile leather manufacturer.
  • Cutting various types of leather by hand to a specific shape and size.
  • Training new employees in the position of a cutter and performing quality assurance on all products.
  • Direct supervision of up to 30 people and randomly cross-trained employees in their job for quality assurance.
  • Quality control inspector.

Education

Hedgesville High School
Hedgesville, Wv

Timeline

Shift Supervisor

Treplar
07.2023 - Current

Machine Operator/Changeover Tech.

Logoplaste
05.2017 - 07.2023

Production Associate

Ecolab
03.2011 - 07.2023

Forklift operator

Tractor Supply Company
05.2009 - 03.2011

Shipping/Receiving

CHEM-PAK INC
05.2007 - 05.2009

White Wool Operator

Guardian Fiberglass
12.2004 - 05.2007

Lead man

GST AUTOLEATHER
08.1988 - 12.2004

Hedgesville High School

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