Skyler Austin
Saint Albans,VT
Summary
Perceptive Manufacturing professional with expertise in production roles. Well-trained in safety protocols, machine setup/ teardown and 7s. Successfully completes tasks to meet project goals and/or business expectations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Worker
Ben And Jerry's
St. Alban's , VT
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Diverse machine centers operation experience. During my time as an operator I've learned all machine centers pertaining to my line, along with several other positions in other parts of the factory to support operations.
- Leadership and people development. I've held the titles of line lead for multiple lines, along with subject matter expert for both the vats and the filler. Within these roles I've been responsible for directing operations, developing new operators skills and creating new training programs.
- Quality assurance and food safety. As part of the daily operations I was responsible for monitoring multiple facets of the line to ensure that we're staying within the parameters of the SKUs and working with the QA department to meet company standards. Along with maintaining a controlled clean environment for production through CIP/ COP activities.
Contingent Employee
CorTech
St. Alban's , VT
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Maintained work areas by cleaning for maximum productivity and safety.
- Adhered to company policies, safety procedures and performance standards.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Following of proper PPE and safety protocols.
Line Cook
Zachary's Pizza Of Milton
Milton, United States
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Following of all PPE and safety protocols.
Production Coordinator
Ben And Jerrys Ice Creams
Saint Albans, VT
07.2023 - 12.2025
- Coordinated production schedules to optimize workflow and meet project deadlines.
- Implemented process improvements resulting in increased efficiency across production lines.
- Trained and mentored new team members on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline communication and enhance project outcomes.
- Developed training materials to improve team performance and adherence to quality standards.
- Provided hands-on support during peak production periods, assisting teams in meeting tight deadlines.
- Worked across departments and with contractors to implement high pressure line changes to improve efficiency and safety, along with creating safety protocols for the improvements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Milton Senior High School
Milton, VT06-2019
Skills
- Machinery operation
- Assembly protocols
- Quality assurance
- Documentation expertise
- Worksite safety
- Training and Development
Timeline
Production Coordinator
Ben And Jerrys Ice Creams
07.2023 - 12.2025
Production Worker
Ben And Jerry's
08.2020 - 07.2023
Contingent Employee
CorTech
05.2020 - 08.2020
Line Cook
Zachary's Pizza Of Milton
04.2018 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Milton Senior High School