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Nathan Laven

Caledonia,MI

Summary

Experienced leader knowledgeable in manufacturing practices and regulatory requirements. Directs and motivates employees to accomplish challenging performance and quality objectives. Successful at keeping costs low and employee job satisfaction high while promoting safety and compliance. Methodical individual with over 10 years of experience working in various assembly lines. Talented at performing fabrication, analysis and repair duties. Diligent worker passionate about maintaining highest rates of accuracy, productivity and safety.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Line Leader

Roskam Baking
10.2022 - Current
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations and following GMPs.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain production goals.
  • Set up line, performed required maintenance and made adjustments to machines.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Simultaneously supervised multiple production lines with staffing up-to 32 employees.
  • Made recommendations for new or revised processes and supported implementation.
  • Resolved production problems, machinery malfunctions, along with staffing shortages.
  • Conducted pre/end of shift meeting for shift transitions.

Warehouse Manager

Function Of Beauty
04.2020 - 10.2022
  • Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
  • Oversaw all inventory control levels by verifying compliance with storage and organization processes. While managing all in and outbound transactions
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate.
  • Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
  • Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
  • Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
  • Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.

Production Line Leader

Heartside Food Solutions
02.2014 - 04.2020
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations and closely following GMPs.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Completed logs and reports to document detailed information on production, spoilage and departmental maintenance needs.
  • Prepared, calibrated, and monitored production levels to achieve targets.
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
  • Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
  • Managed up-to 63 production team members, overseeing production and meeting all deadlines.
  • Troubleshot and set-up equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2002

Skills

  • Bilingual
  • Problem solving
  • Good Manufacturing Process (GMP)
  • Highly proficient in math and computer software
  • SAP; AX; MS Office
  • Team Training
  • Assembly Line Operations
  • Storage system
  • Continues Improvement
  • Effective Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Excellent Organization skills
  • Ability to delegate task to manage workload

Timeline

Production Line Leader

Roskam Baking
10.2022 - Current

Warehouse Manager

Function Of Beauty
04.2020 - 10.2022

Production Line Leader

Heartside Food Solutions
02.2014 - 04.2020

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Grand Rapids Community College

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