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Trenton Kreps

Good Hope,IL

Summary

I am detail oriented with now 5+ years of production experience in a variety of leadership roles from Shipping Clerk to Department Manager. I've had the opportunity to work in 1:1 settings as well as having up to 40 team members report to me. I strive to ensure the safety of all team members within the plant facility while promoting employee motivation. Through keeping department operations aligned through transparent communication with goals and leveraging my proactive management style, I've been able to watch many of my team members develop into higher technical roles. I believe in encouraging all to be their best through proactive coaching, in addition to providing in-the-moment learning opportunities. I pride myself on my ability to build strong relationships with my teams and peers, and I've been able to work on my development through leveraging 1:1s with my direct manager and expressing the desire to be challenged and coached when opportunities arise to not only better myself, but to better my teams. I am one to always take on a challenge and will continue to push myself to grow in any role I am able to step into.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Department Manager

Pella
04.2022 - Current
  • Deliver department objectives through utilization of MDI and simple problem solving.
  • Coach and develop technical operators on safety practices within departments.
  • Communicate with managers of other departments and shifts to meet safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
  • Develop understating of company policies and procedures to consistently reinforce standards across the business.
  • Establish employee cross-training plan and rotations to create fair and balanced workload to achieve objectives while maintaining team engagement.
  • Evaluate employee performance and share constructive feedback to improve skills.

Production Leader

Pella
09.2021 - 10.2022
  • Launched 2nd shift Patio Door line with support of plant resources to meet customer demand and on-time shipment goals.
  • Developed a new team to meet safety, quality , and productivity goals.
  • Updated production metrics and utilize start-up communication to keep team involved in day-to-day tasks.
  • Used problem-solving and conflict-management skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Communicated between three shifts department needs and opportunities to consistently meet desired schedule attainment and ONM expectations.

Outbound Shipping Clerk / PIV Operator

Pella
07.2018 - 10.2021
  • Certified and retrained operators on PIV safety.
  • Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork, and other documentation for logistic accuracy.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Operated a variety of equipment such as stand-up, and sit-down forklifts to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
  • Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery.
  • Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.

Warehouse Order Selector

Dot Foods Inc.
08.2015 - 06.2018
  • Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete timely orders and avoid delays.
  • Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
  • Verified product quantity and quality to determine accuracy of orders and reduce errors.
  • Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
  • Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.

Education

High School Diploma -

Macomb High School
Macomb, IL
05.2015

Skills

  • Team Supervision
  • Staff Management
  • Personnel Training and Development
  • Employee Performance Evaluation
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Problem-Solving
  • Conflict Management & Intentional Conversations
  • Emergency Response Team
  • Performance Management
  • Staff Hiring and Retention
  • Relationship Building and Management
  • Servant Leadership

Timeline

Department Manager

Pella
04.2022 - Current

Production Leader

Pella
09.2021 - 10.2022

Outbound Shipping Clerk / PIV Operator

Pella
07.2018 - 10.2021

Warehouse Order Selector

Dot Foods Inc.
08.2015 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

Macomb High School
Trenton Kreps