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Shawn Kociemba

Abbottstown,PA

Summary

Versatile and dedicated professional with a strong background in creative design, high volume production, and operational leadership. Experienced in both digital and physical operations across industries such as UX design and manufacturing. Brings a blend of hands-on experience, creative insight, proactive mindset, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Processing Operator

Snyder's Campbells
03.2022 - Current


  • Operated and monitored the end-to-end chip production process, ensuring consistent quality and workflow from raw potatoes to finished product.
  • Performed key support tasks including slicer blade changes, slice thickness adjustments, oil level and temperature settings, and oil sample submission to Quality Assurance team.
  • Accurately documented production data, recorded downtime, and maintained detailed process logs in compliance with operational standards.
  • Coordinated team responsibilities at key process points, including the inspection table, oil filtration system, and blade replacement station.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, coordinating with maintenance, packaging, and management teams to minimize disruptions and meet production targets.

Production Line Leader

Hanover Foods
09.2017 - 02.2022


  • Set up, calibrated, and operated bagging machines, box makers, and skidding automation system to package specific frozen vegetable products according to production plans.
  • Ensured proper product blending, accurate bag weights, optimal bag seals, and consistent packaging quality across the lines running during the shift.
  • Provided hands-on support and leadership to line workers, ensuring safety standards and productivity goals were consistently met.
  • Monitored production flow, proactively identified bottlenecks, and coordinated team break schedules to maintain uninterrupted operations.

Quality Assurance Specialist

Raycom Electronics Inc.
06.2014 - 08.2017


  • Performed detailed inspections on toroids, transformers, and related components to ensure full compliance with engineering specifications using precision measurement tools.
  • Followed the Product Control Plan (PCP), specific to each part, to execute standardized testing procedures and document accurate results.
  • Identified and reported product defects, directing them to appropriate departments for correction and ensuring only quality-approved components progressed to the next stage of production.
  • Maintained detailed quality records and collaborated with production teams to resolve any quality issues.

Education

Professional Certificate - UX Design

Coursera
Online
01-2023

General Studies

New Oxford Christian Academy
New Oxford, PA
01-1998

Skills

  • Figma
  • Adobe XD
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • MIcrosoft Word/ Excel
  • Responsive Design
  • Wireframing
  • Storyboarding
  • Usability Studies

Accomplishments

Conducted in-depth, self-driven research for nearly a 2-year period on the evolving financial infrastructure, leading to strategic early investments in ISO 20022-compliant technologies and networks prior to mainstream adoption.

Timeline

Processing Operator

Snyder's Campbells
03.2022 - Current

Production Line Leader

Hanover Foods
09.2017 - 02.2022

Quality Assurance Specialist

Raycom Electronics Inc.
06.2014 - 08.2017

Professional Certificate - UX Design

Coursera

General Studies

New Oxford Christian Academy

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