Theodore Farnham
Fredonia,NY
Summary
Strategic team leader with expertise in process improvement and inventory management. Focused on enhancing workflow efficiency and fostering collaboration while ensuring safety compliance and quality assurance. Experienced in managing daily operations and promoting continuous improvement through effective cross-functional coordination and mentoring.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Nestle Purina PetCare
Dunkirk, New York
11.2006 - Current
- Managed daily operations to enhance workflow efficiency and meet production targets.
- Implemented process improvements to boost productivity and minimize waste.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Oversaw inventory management to ensure timely product availability for production needs.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to achieve alignment on project objectives and timelines.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency.
- Managed compliance with safety regulations and best practices in the workplace.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Lead Person
Carriage House
Dunkirk, NY
08.2000 - 11.2006
- Coordinated schedules and workloads for team members to optimize resource allocation.
- Developed strategies for improving processes, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs.
- Resolved operational issues, ensuring minimal disruption to workflow.
- Ensured compliance with quality standards throughout production processes.
- Trained new employees on safety procedures and equipment usage.
- Provided technical assistance to staff members.
- Mediated staff conflicts to foster a collaborative work environment. between staff members in a timely manner.
Paper Machine Operator
International Paper
Erie, Pennsylvania
08.1995 - 12.1999
- Operated paper machines to produce high-quality paper products efficiently.
- Monitored machine performance to ensure consistent production quality and safety standards.
- Adjusted paper machine settings to ensure proper production of desired paper product.
- Conducted routine checks on equipment to identify any malfunctions or required repairs.
- Trained new operators on safety procedures and machine operation best practices.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Maintained accurate logs of production data for compliance and reporting purposes.
- Prepared reports detailing production output numbers, downtime data, scrap rates.
- Operated a variety of manual and automated machinery used in paper manufacturing operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cibola High School
Albuquerque, NM05-1989
Skills
- Process improvement
- Workflow optimization
- Production scheduling
- Inventory management
- Cross-functional coordination
- Quality assurance
- Safety regulations
- Machine operations
- Performance monitoring
- People management
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeTimeline
Team Leader
Nestle Purina PetCare
11.2006 - Current
Lead Person
Carriage House
08.2000 - 11.2006
Paper Machine Operator
International Paper
08.1995 - 12.1999
High School Diploma -
Cibola High School