Ryan Nelson
West Fargo
Summary
Production Team Lead with extensive experience in analyzing production processes to identify areas for improvement. Implemented systems of checks and balances within teams, enhancing accountability and optimizing team performance. Collaborated cross-departmentally to align production goals with organizational objectives, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and quality standards. Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and managing quality control to maintain high customer satisfaction levels.
Proficient Production Team Lead familiar with planning and directing manufacturing operations. Talented team motivator and hands-on manager with demonstrated track record of success. Excellent mechanical skills and safety record.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Team Lead
John Deere
Fargo
10.2023 - Current
- Analyzed current processes and systems for identifying areas of improvement in production operations.
- Established a system of checks and balances within teams by assigning responsibilities according to individual strengths.
- Collaborated with other departments in order to achieve common organizational objectives.
- Provided guidance and support to team members in order to optimize efficiency and productivity levels.
- Monitored team performance to ensure adherence to safety regulations, quality standards and production goals.
- Notified supervisors about production problems and helped identify and correct concerns.
- Defined, created and developed solutions to identify root cause of problems to avoid future occurrences.
- Kept areas clean, neat, and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.
- Identified source of equipment malfunctions by using various troubleshooting methods.
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources, and maintaining schedules.
- Provided coverage for the Supervisor and managed the production line in their absence.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
Warehouse Receiving Clerk
John Deere
Fargo
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Received and inspected incoming shipments, ensuring accurate documentation and minimizing discrepancies in inventory counts.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently, maintaining compliance with safety protocols and improving workflow productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to organize warehouse layout, enhancing accessibility and reducing retrieval times for materials.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported discrepancies to management, supporting proactive stock management and inventory accuracy.
- Assisted in the implementation of process improvements, leading to streamlined operations and enhanced overall warehouse efficiency.
- Maintained a clean and organized warehouse environment, promoting safety and facilitating efficient material handling practices.
- Received incoming shipments and verified contents against packing slips.
- Stocked shelves with received inventory, ensuring accuracy of product counts.
- Maintained records of received goods and rejected unsatisfactory items.
- Utilized scanners to track shipments through the system accurately.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols at all times while handling materials.
- Ensured proper labeling of all items before placing them in their respective locations.
- Unloaded trucks and placed materials in designated warehouse storage areas.
- Coordinated with other departments regarding supply needs or concerns.
- Inspected products for damages or defects and reported to supervisor.
- Prepared necessary paperwork for inventory control purposes.
- Checked for discrepancies between physical count and computer-generated reports.
- Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
Kiting Team Lead
John Deere
Fargo
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Led a team in executing daily kiting operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and process efficiency.
- Streamlined kiting processes by implementing best practices, resulting in improved workflow and reduced downtime.
- Mentored team members on operational procedures, fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced productivity and morale.
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Motivated staff through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Counted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop effective solutions that meet customer needs.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss targets, strategies, and address any issues.
- Coordinated daily operations, ensuring team adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Maintained open lines of communication with senior management, reporting team progress and challenges.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Education
Lafayette High School
Red Lake Falls, MNSkills
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Root cause analysis
- Performance monitoring
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Cross-department collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Forklift operation
- Production machinery setup
- Work area organization
- Compliance auditing
- Shipment verification
- Production goal attainment
- Problem resolution
- Team development
- Health and safety compliance
- Manufacturing background
- Training and mentoring
- Standard operating procedures
- Employee motivation
- Continuous improvements
- Cycle counts
- Heavy lifting
- Warehouse operations
- Teamwork and communication
- Material handling
- Punctual and dependable
- Palletizing
- Workflow coordination
- Assembly procedures
- Record keeping
- Quality inspection
Certification
- Leadership Training May 2, 2023
- Forklift certificate
Timeline
Production Team Lead
John Deere
10.2023 - Current
Warehouse Receiving Clerk
John Deere
02.2023 - 10.2023
Kiting Team Lead
John Deere
07.2022 - 02.2023
Lafayette High School