Steven Trostel
Business Communications and Leadership Management
Piqua,Ohio
Summary
Knowledgeable training professional offering 10 years of progressive experience in Manufacturing and Food Production. Good communicator and planner with excellent team leadership and administrative skills. A 2019 graduate of The Ohio University in the Bachelors of Technical and Applied Studies program, where I received additional training in leadership management and business communications.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mixer Machine Operator
Peak Foods
Troy, OH
05.2023 - Current
- Accurately measured and blended materials according to specifications.
- Operated blending and other machinery safely and in conformance with manufacturer instructions.
- Unloaded completed mixtures into containers for further processing.
- Monitored production equipment and mixers for efficient and safe operation.
- Completed large-batch blending by measuring out materials and using industrial-sized mixers to distribute materials evenly.
- Weighed out materials carefully and followed label requirements for each package.
- Accurately recorded operational practices and production data.
- Ran, inspected and repaired equipment and documented major issues for management review.
- Updated daily batching records with routine activities and special incident information.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Production Associate
Conagra Brands, Inc.
07.2013 - 12.2022
- ConAgra Slim Jim's Packaging
- Mentor and Trainer for New Employees
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Planned, developed and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers
- Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems
- Served on the Job Safety Analysis Committee, investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action
- Wrote safety program plans to manage hazards, reduce incidents and save company money through less time lost and lower insurance payouts
- Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings
- Coordinated survey activities
- Led safety meetings and training classes to educate workers on safe practices and important policies
- Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technical And Applied Studies
Ohio University
Athens, OH12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Recreation and Wildlife Management
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH05.1989
High School Diploma -
Piqua High School
Piqua, OH05.1987
Skills
- Safety Awareness
- Production Procedures
- Food Production
- Role Modeling
- Food Safety
- Quality Production
- Process Improvement
- Staff Training
- Team Leadership
- Trainer Mentoring
- Employee Engagement
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Timeline
Mixer Machine Operator
Peak Foods
05.2023 - Current
Production Associate
Conagra Brands, Inc.
07.2013 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Technical And Applied Studies
Ohio University
Associate of Applied Science - Recreation and Wildlife Management
Hocking College
High School Diploma -
Piqua High School
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