Dynamic professional with over 13 years in production and quality assurance roles. Skilled in staff training, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency to drive organizational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Supervisor
Washington Penn Plastics
Washington, Pa
04.2018 - Current
Supervised production shifts, enhancing team efficiency and maintaining safety standards.
Monitored equipment operations for safety and efficiency, minimizing downtime.
Coordinated daily tasks to optimize workflow across production areas.
Evaluated staff performance, reinforcing quality standards across all production outputs.
Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures, promoting compliance and operational readiness.
Communicated expectations and policies clearly to all team members.
Quality Assurance Technician
Washington Penn Plastic
Washington , PA
01.2016 - 04.2018
Executed routine inspections of components and products to meet quality assurance standards.
Monitored production processes to detect potential quality issues promptly.
Implemented best practices to ensure high levels of product quality.
Documented quality control activities, including tests and inspections.
Conducted quality control checks on finished products for color consistency.
Operated molding machine to produce components while maintaining quality standards.
Machine Operator
Washington Penn Plastics
Washington, PA
07.2014 - 01.2018
Operated single and twin screw extrusion machines to produce high-quality plastic profiles.
Monitored machine performance and adjusted settings to enhance production quality.
Adjust machine settings according to product specification requirements.
Ensured adherence to strict engineering specifications for optimal product quality.
Conducted equipment maintenance and troubleshooting to reduce downtime.
Maintained accurate records of production output and machine usage.
Documented production data for each run, tracking cycle time and scrap rate for quality assessment. from each production run including cycle time, scrap rate.
Ensure safety protocols are followed at all times while operating the machinery.
Assistant Machine Operator
Washington Penn Plastic
Washington, PA
07.2012 - 07.2012
Operated extrusion machines to enhance production efficiency.
Loaded raw materials into feeders and monitored flow rate during production runs.
Monitored and adjusted machine settings to maintain product quality standards.
Assisted in machine changeovers to streamline production transitions.
Maintained inventory of supplies and materials for machine operation.
Inspected finished products for defects and ensured compliance with standards.
Followed safety protocols and maintained a clean work environment consistently.
Maintained a clean work area by sweeping floors, disposing of waste materials.
Executive Sous Chef
Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Meadowlands, PA
08.2008 - 07.2012
Supervised daily kitchen operations across 5 food venues, ensuring seamless workflow and high-quality service delivery.
Developed innovative menu items that aligned with current culinary trends and customer preferences.
Trained and mentored kitchen staff, fostering skill enhancement and contributing to improved team collaboration.
Collaborated with vendors to source fresh, seasonal ingredients for menu offerings.
Implemented food safety standards to maintain a safe and clean kitchen environment.
Coordinated special events and catering services while managing multiple priorities effectively.
Assisted Executive Chef in creating new recipes while maintaining traditional favorites.
Developed daily production schedules for kitchen staff, monitoring performance to uphold quality standards.