Thomas Harshbarger
Lampasas,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Though my 13 years background at Windsor/Ajinomoto Foods I am driven to pursue a career as a Warehouse Purchasing Scheduler.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance/Electrician
Windsor/ Ajinomoto Foods
09.2020 - Current
- Managed equipment preventive maintenance schedules
- Supported production by addressing issues and providing training
- Knowledge of TIG and MIG welding for mild steel, 304, and 316 stainless steel
- Provided technical assistance to other maintenance personnel during repairs or installations
- Replaced defective parts such as switches, fuses, relays, contactors and timers
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when working with high voltage circuits
- Maintained accurate records of completed tasks and reported any defects found during inspections
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning systems or components
- Advised management on issues of safety in continued equipment operation.
Production Lead
Windsor/Ajinomoto Foods
Lampasas, TX
04.2016 - 09.2020
- Expanded skills and knowledge across various roles on the plant floor
- Establishes productive work flow through collaboration with co-workers
- Enhances job skills of colleagues through training and tutoring
- Creates and maintains effective work schedules
- Effectively conveys upper management's work flow and production goals to the production line
- Followed safety regulations and OSHA requirements diligently
- Demonstrated expertise in conducting inventory using the JD Edwards system
- Collaborated with fellow employees to enhance knowledge of the JD Edwards system
- Experienced in the operation of a fork lift
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth operations
- Identified areas of improvement and implemented changes accordingly
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness in the production line
- Resolved conflicts between staff members when necessary
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all staff members
- Conducted performance reviews with team members to ensure goals are being met
- Monitored the quality of products during production process
- Identified and supported continuous improvement efforts with supervisor
- Controlled labor costs by ensuring that workers are working efficiently.
Lead Cable Technician
Sub contractor for Time Warner
04.2015 - 03.2016
- Identified and resolved problems for Time Warner customers
- Installed new cable and established reliable service for new customers
- Provided remote assistance to field technicians in resolving issues
- Delivered comprehensive on-the-job training to technicians
- Collaborated with other teams to develop innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency
- Identified potential safety hazards during installations and took steps to mitigate them
- Trained junior technicians in the use of various test equipment used to troubleshoot cable issues
- Performed quality assurance testing to ensure proper installation of cables.
Production Lead
Windsor/ Ajinomoto Foods
08.2010 - 04.2015
- Expanded skills and knowledge across various roles on the plant floor
- Establishes productive work flow through collaboration with co-workers
- Enhances job skills of colleagues through training and tutoring
- Creates and maintains effective work schedules
- Effectively conveys upper management's work flow and production goals to the production line
- Followed safety regulations and OSHA requirements diligently
- Demonstrated expertise in conducting inventory using the JD Edwards system
- When the plant switched from manual cycle counts to online live inventory management, though the JD Edwards system, quickly learned and then trained most personnel in production on the new system. They also took responsibility day by day to maintain inventory accuracy based on utilization, and any discrepancies were communicated to the warehouse supervisor to get them corrected.
- Collaborated with fellow employees to enhance knowledge of the JD Edwards system
- Experienced in the operation of a fork lift
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth operations
- Identified areas of improvement and implemented changes accordingly
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness in the production line
- Resolved conflicts between staff members when necessary
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all staff members
- Conducted performance reviews with team members to ensure goals are being met
- Monitored the quality of products during production process
- Identified and supported continuous improvement efforts with supervisor
- Controlled labor costs by ensuring that workers are working efficiently.
Collection Agent
GC Services
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Assisted customers with payment options who were default on their loans with Toyota services
- Investigated and resolved disputes involving past due payments on accounts
- Processed payments received from customers by check, money order, or electronic transfer
- Identified opportunities for process improvement within the department based on current trends or changes in regulations
- Reviewed documentation related to disputed accounts and provided recommendations for resolution.
Fryer Operator
Windsor
04.2009 - 05.2010
- Discovered, diagnosed, and fixed mechanical issues
- Provided support in various departments, including case out and back dough cutter
- Maintained a clean work environment by disposing of waste materials properly
- Ensured that all fried foods were cooked at the correct temperature levels
- Maintained proper fryer temperature to ensure food safety standards were met.
Shift Manager
McDonald's
11.2007 - 04.2009
- Efficiently established and managed work flow
- Delegated tasks to co-workers, ensuring efficient productivity
- Became proficient in all tasks performed at the company
- Maintained consistent communication with both customers and workers to deliver exceptional service
- Verified business deposits and oversight of cash drawer limits
- Investigated customer complaints regarding merchandise quality or availability promptly
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with staff, customers, and vendors
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations as they arose
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a professional manner
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards
- Maintained inventory levels by monitoring stockroom orders and restocking shelves as needed
- Oversaw the training of new employees on customer service, product knowledge, and cash handling techniques
- Analyzed sales reports for trends in order to identify areas for improvement or growth opportunities
- Provided coaching and guidance to team members when necessary to improve performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lampasas High School
05.2008
Skills
- Leadership
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Positive attitude
- Persistent
- Driven
- Training and mentoring
- Punctual and Reliable
- Communication
- Waste Reduction
- Workplace Safety
- Production Scheduling
- Meeting production goals
- Interpersonal Skills
- Consistent
Awards
- Recognized and awarded the Corporate Value Relay award for outstanding performance in August 2013
- Appointed to assist a Windsor plant in Oakland, Mississippi with overseeing machine training and operation in September 2013
- On December 6th of 2013, Thomas was nominated and awarded Grand Marshal of the annal city Christmas parade that was hosted by Windsor.
- On March of 2014, Thomas was appointed with the task of creating work orders for preventative maintenance care of the equipment and the follow up with the mechanics on the work orders.
- On May 10th of 2024 Thomas received employee of the month.
Timeline
Maintenance/Electrician
Windsor/ Ajinomoto Foods
09.2020 - Current
Production Lead
Windsor/Ajinomoto Foods
04.2016 - 09.2020
Lead Cable Technician
Sub contractor for Time Warner
04.2015 - 03.2016
Production Lead
Windsor/ Ajinomoto Foods
08.2010 - 04.2015
Collection Agent
GC Services
05.2010 - 08.2010
Fryer Operator
Windsor
04.2009 - 05.2010
Shift Manager
McDonald's
11.2007 - 04.2009
High School Diploma -
Lampasas High School
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