Vincent LoPiccolo
Spring Grove,PA
Summary
Experienced in monitoring production processes to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to train team members on equipment operation and safety protocols, while effectively managing task assignments based on individual skill sets. Skilled in troubleshooting equipment issues and performing preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules. Proficient in conducting regular inspections to ensure product quality and adherence to specifications throughout the manufacturing process.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Production Operator
Hanover Foods Inc - Wege Pretzels
Hanover, Pennsylvania
07.1999 - Current
- Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on equipment operation and safety protocols, and productivity.
- Assigned tasks based on individual skill sets and abilities while ensuring fair distribution of workload among team members.
- Operated and maintained machinery, ensuring optimal functionality to support continuous production and minimize downtime.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues, facilitating prompt resolutions and maintaining production schedules.
- Ensured production quality by conducting regular inspections throughout the process.
- Performed daily maintenance and troubleshooting on production machines.
- Managed team of operators to ensure production goals were met.
- Resolved issues with equipment or materials quickly to minimize disruptions to operations.
- Kept line material levels within required levels to meet production goals.
- Read and understood job orders to meet specific product specifications, including acceptable tolerances, general specifications and required production sequences.
- Maximized production quality by inspecting, calibrating and adjusting equipment to stay within optimal operational parameters.
- Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Observed machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.
- Loaded and unloaded items from machines, conveyors and conveyances.
- Made proactive adjustments to machinery feeds and speeds to optimize performance and deal with malfunctions.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
Education
Southern York County School District
Glen Rock, PASkills
- Adaptability to change
- Production line efficiency
- OSHA guidelines
- Interpersonal skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Excellent communication
- Worksite safety
- Self motivation
- Strong work ethic
- Professional demeanorProduction process monitoring
- Troubleshooting skills
- Operational adjustments
- Good manufacturing practices
- Machine calibration
- Defect detection
- Certified forklift operation
- Production batch preparation
- Quality standards adherence
- Safety compliance
- Environmental awareness
- Product inspection
- Process documentation
- Machine setup
- Workload prioritization
- Standard operating procedures
- Workplace safety
- Machine operation expertise
- Equipment calibration
- Safety protocols adherence
- Quality control
- Machine setup and shutdown
- Following instructions
Timeline
Lead Production Operator
Hanover Foods Inc - Wege Pretzels
07.1999 - Current
Southern York County School District