Tremaine Levi
Coushatta,LA
Summary
Dynamic Lead Operator with extensive experience at ARQ, excelling in machine maintenance and safety compliance. Proven track record of enhancing team performance through effective training and fostering collaboration. Successfully implemented process improvements, reducing downtime and optimizing workflows, while ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality assurance standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Operator
ARQ
Coushatta, LA
03.2012 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and operational standards.
- Trained and mentored junior operators, enhancing team performance and knowledge retention.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and increased overall efficiency.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and prolonging machinery lifespan.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends, informing strategic decisions for resource allocation.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure alignment on production goals and timelines.
- Developed training modules for staff on best practices and safety measures in operations.
- Assigned tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and experience, realizing productivity and workflow improvements.
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting open communication among team members to address concerns or suggestions for improvement.
- Supported management decision-making by compiling operational and production data into daily logs.
- Completed various testing procedures for optimum work performance.
- Reduced downtime by proactively identifying potential issues and performing routine maintenance checks.
- Documented plant activities in logs and detailed concerns and issues prior to distributing reports to manager.
- Maintained accurate records of production data, analyzing trends to identify areas for improvement or optimization opportunities.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
Education
Red River High School
Coushatta, LA05.2007
Skills
- Machine maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Lockout and tagout processes
- Team player
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Health and safety
- Standard operating procedures
- Hazardous materials handling
- Troubleshooting
- Workflow optimization
- Production schedule adherence
- Excellent active listening
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Efficient multitasking
- Issue resolution
- Hand and power tools
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Machine operation
- Effective communication
- Plant safety
- Data entry
- Forklift operation
- Chemical handling
- Quality assurance
Certification
Operator Mobile Equipment
Timeline
Lead Operator
ARQ
03.2012 - Current
Red River High School