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Samuel Morales

Port Monmouth,NJ

Summary

Proactive Technical Operator experienced in continuous improvement and process updates. Knowledgeable trainer, manager and complex problem-solver. Prepared to apply 28-year background in Manufacturing to new role with room for advancement and professional growth.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Operator Lead

Nestle USA
03.2016 - Current
  • Prevented equipment breakdowns with hands-on and proactive management style.
  • Managed equipment operation and maintenance in production environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others while leading and managing groups of 7 to 10 people.
  • Trained 30 or more Process operators in correct use, calibration procedures and basic repairs.
  • Troubleshot issues with systems to resolve problems quickly to minimize downtime.
  • Understand and actively follows principles of Nestle Quality System (NQS) including but limited to: Quality Monitoring Scheme (QMS), Sanitation & Hygiene ,Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
  • Input of downtime reasons, production numbers, and production hours into ( PET'S).

Technical Operator (Tea Lead)

Nestle USA
11.1998 - 03.2016

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  • Prevented equipment breakdowns with hands-on and proactive management style.
  • Trained process operators in correct use, calibration procedures and basic repairs.
  • Troubleshot issues with process systems to resolve problems quickly to minimize downtime.
  • Completed emergency fixes as stopgap until maintenance teams could conduct advanced repairs.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Network And Communications Management

DeVry University
North Brunswick, NJ
03.2007

Associate of Applied Science - Computers And Communication Technology

DeVry University
North Brunswick, NJ
06.2003

Skills

  • Equipment Operation of Evaporators, and including, but not limited to: Spraydry, Extractors, Blending, Centrifuge and Vac systems
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Quality Assurance
  • Equipment Management
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Lead management
  • Leadership communication
  • Confine Space trained
  • Go-See-Think-Do (GSTD) trained

Timeline

Technical Operator Lead

Nestle USA
03.2016 - Current

Technical Operator (Tea Lead)

Nestle USA
11.1998 - 03.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Network And Communications Management

DeVry University

Associate of Applied Science - Computers And Communication Technology

DeVry University
Samuel Morales