Robert Todd
Production Technician
Columbia,KY
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 25 years in manufacturing, excelling at Champion Petfoods. Proven expertise in freeze dry operations and inventory management, achieving 98% accuracy. Strong communicator and team collaborator, committed to continuous improvement and quality optimization. Holds a Process Engineering blackbelt and a BA in Computer Information Systems.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freeze Dry Production Technician
Champion Petfoods
, United States
11.2020 - Current
- Working as a Production Technician in the Freeze Dry department has given me the opportunity to use over 25 years of experience in manufacturing.
- An ability to quickly learn and adapt to strict manufacturing protocols along with a technical understanding of 'behind the scenes' software programs/hardware interactions.
- Completion of a Process Engineering blackbelt and BA degree in Computer Information Systems has allowed me join this great team of individuals at Champion Petfoods.
Warehouse Technician
Champion Petfoods
Auburn, United States
11.2017 - 11.2020
- Filling a key role in the Warehouse operations such as picking of customer orders, loading/unloading of shipments, time/space management, as well as all warehouse equipment operation.
- Participation in maintaining a 98+ percentage of inventory accuracy has been an achieved goal as well.
Blender Operator
Sun Products Corporation
06.2014 - 11.2017
- Process Department - Allen Bradley System, Following Batch Sheet requirements for Sun's various proprietary formulations.
Project Manager
Cypress Tech Group
07.2010 - 06.2014
- Client Acquisition and troubleshooting specialist
Disys - Dell liaison/L3 Technical Consultant
DISYS
04.2012 - 07.2012
- Contract Position - Dell liaison/L3 Technical Consultant - Contracted to Kentucky Farm Bureau - KFB doing server, workstation upgrades as well as KFB software installs.
MicroStrategy Reporting/Specification Writer
Fruit of the Loom
Bowling Green Area, United States
11.2007 - 06.2010
- Production Information Systems Professional involved in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), MicroStrategy Report, Involved with the in-house Production Software Creation Team, development/Testing and reporting requirements.
- ERP, data warehousing, and IT/Manufacturing liaison to our Central America manufacturing facilities.
Business Analyst/DataBase Administrator
ASM International
Materials Park, United States
06.1998 - 07.2005
- Database Administrator - IMIS non-profit Software, Microsoft SQL Server, TSQL, active directory, database requirements professional for the organization.
- Also involved with LAN Network, upgrading (hardware/software), In addition to Crystal Reports specification writer/creator, performance monitoring, help desk requirements, and disaster recovery program.
Master Production Scheduler
Imperial Wallcoverings, Inc.
Beachwood, United States
07.1996 - 07.1997
- Commercial Vinyl and Hand Screening Scheduler of wallpaper products.
- (Master Scheduling - Adams, PA and New Castle IN facilities.
Planner/Buyer
Joslyn Hi-Voltage
Cleveland/Akron, United States
03.1995 - 05.1996
- Planner/Buyer/Scheduler of electrical components - high voltage switches/control boxes (a division of Danaher Corporation.)
Production/Driver
Ma Hanna
Burton, United States
10.1994 - 03.1995
- Company employee transportation provider - sixteen passenger van.
- Worked from October 1994 until March 1995 waiting for a job opportunity to develop after graduating from Kent State University.
Production Scheduler
Dai Ceramics Inc
Willoughby, United States
02.1991 - 09.1994
- Scheduled production of Ceramic Aircraft Engine Components (used in metal castings for engine turbine creation.)
Production Planner
Marley Cooling Tower
Olathe, United States
01.1985 - 12.1990
- Manufacturer of Industrial Cooling Towers/Components.
- Primarily involving the Olathe Plastics Plant facility scheduling plastic/fiberglass cooling tower components, BOM accuracy both existing/updates, and floor supervision of over 30 hourly employees.
Materials Planner
Bayer Animal Health
Shawnee Mission, United States
02.1980 - 12.1984
- Manufacturer of Animal Health Pharmaceuticals/Biologicals.
- Worked in the Materials Department scheduling packaging and raw material deliveries as well as expediter.
- Also was the Material Auditor and over the company cycle count program.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Information Systems
Kent State University
Kent, OH01.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Kent State University
Kent, OH01.1994
Skills
- Database management
- Freeze dry operations
- Process engineering
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Batch processing
- Supply chain management
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- GMP regulations adherence
- Materials handling
- Component troubleshooting
- Assembly line experience
- Equipment configuration
- Hazardous materials handling
- Continuous improvement methodologies
- Computer-aided design
- Equipment installation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Processes implementation
- Quality optimization
- Written communication
- Process improvement
- Workflow optimization
- Leadership skills
- Professional networking
Certification
- Advanced Reporting MCP, 70-210, 70-215, 70-229
- Seagate Crystal Reports
- Process Engineer Green & Black Belt
- Microsoft SQL Server, TSQL
- Advanced Excel/Access
Additional Information
Contact: 270-299-1891
Timeline
Freeze Dry Production Technician
Champion Petfoods
11.2020 - Current
Warehouse Technician
Champion Petfoods
11.2017 - 11.2020
Blender Operator
Sun Products Corporation
06.2014 - 11.2017
Disys - Dell liaison/L3 Technical Consultant
DISYS
04.2012 - 07.2012
Project Manager
Cypress Tech Group
07.2010 - 06.2014
MicroStrategy Reporting/Specification Writer
Fruit of the Loom
11.2007 - 06.2010
Business Analyst/DataBase Administrator
ASM International
06.1998 - 07.2005
Master Production Scheduler
Imperial Wallcoverings, Inc.
07.1996 - 07.1997
Planner/Buyer
Joslyn Hi-Voltage
03.1995 - 05.1996
Production/Driver
Ma Hanna
10.1994 - 03.1995
Production Scheduler
Dai Ceramics Inc
02.1991 - 09.1994
Production Planner
Marley Cooling Tower
01.1985 - 12.1990
Materials Planner
Bayer Animal Health
02.1980 - 12.1984
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Information Systems
Kent State University
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Kent State University