Rodrx Brooks
Glasgow,KY
Summary
Dynamic team leader with over 8 years of experience in equipment operation and employee training. Known for fostering collaboration and driving performance improvements, leading to increased production efficiency and enhanced team morale.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Akebono Brake
Glasgow, Kentucky
05.2016 - 07.2024
- Operated machinery to produce high-quality brake components.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment and processes.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure adherence to manufacturing standards and improve product reliability.
- Adjusted machine settings based on production requirements and specifications.
- Documented production data and maintenance activities to support compliance and operational transparency.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Verified production orders prior to starting setup.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
- Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.
- Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
- Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
- Led team meetings to discuss project updates and address challenges.
- Trained new employees on operational standards and safety protocols.
- Coordinated schedules and delegated tasks among team members effectively.
- Monitored workflow to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Assisted in developing strategies to improve team performance and efficiency.
- Resolved conflicts within the team to maintain a positive work environment.
- Provided feedback on team performance during regular evaluations and reviews.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance collaboration efforts.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Maintained daily inventory to facilitate successful material distribution.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.
- Held weekly staff meetings to review project updates, discuss issues, and brainstorm solutions.
- Created training materials and conducted group trainings on new processes or procedures.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and improve interdepartmental cooperation.
- Established clear team goals aligned with company objectives, tracking progress regularly.
- Ensured compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all team activities.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Operated forklift to transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Conducted routine safety checks on forklift and equipment.
- Collaborated with team to organize inventory for efficient access.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and order in work area.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding operational needs.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
Education
GED -
Department of Vocational Education
Glasgow, KY01-2002
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Machine maintenance
- Quality inspection
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Safety compliance
- Lean manufacturing
- Quality improvement
- Production planning
- Workflow management
- Overseeing daily activities
- Onboarding and orientation
- Project management
- Work planning
- Documentation and reporting
- Team supervision
- Team assessment
- Employee evaluation
- Staff training
- Onboarding and orientation
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Team leadership
- Team building
- Coaching and mentoring
- Conflict resolution
- Collaboration skills
- Influencing skills
- Project coordination
- Coaching
- Analytical thinking
- Performance improvement
- Problem-solving
- Safety
- Safety procedures
- Call center operations
- Sales expertise
- Relationship building
- Expectation setting
- Task delegation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Giving constructive feedback
- Employee training
- Project coordination
- Staff education and training
- Leading team meetings
- Expectation setting
- People management
- Project management
- Employee evaluation
Timeline
Machine Operator
Akebono Brake
05.2016 - 07.2024
GED -
Department of Vocational Education