Waheed Sholaja
Lansing,IL
Summary
Pursuing a full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pumphouse Operator
South Chicago Packing
12.2024 - Current
- Operated machinery and equipment to ensure efficient production lines.
- Maintained safety protocols and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Monitored quality control processes to uphold product standards.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment to prevent failures.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
- Maintained clean and organized work area, setting standard for workplace tidiness and efficiency.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
Manager on Duty
Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness
07.2023 - 06.2024
- - Directed operational oversight, ensuring compliance with various regulations and maintaining high service delivery standards.
- - Mentored team members to improve operational efficiencies and service outcomes, enhancing client satisfaction.
- - Conducted quality assurance inspections to identify areas for improvement and implement actionable solutions.
- - Identified and resolved compliance issues.
- - Reduced equipment downtime by 30% through effective diagnosis and troubleshooting, enhancing operational efficiency.
- - Improved operational efficiencies by 15% through.
Machine Operator (Sheeter Operator)
Graphic Packaging Int'l
10.2015 - 04.2023
- - Ensured accurate quality and quantity of board stock for production, aligning with job specifications and enhancing productivity.
- - Conducted thorough inspections of incoming materials, identifying quality issues and mitigating operational delays.
- - Successfully diagnosed and troubleshoot equipment issues, reducing downtime and improving operational efficiency.
- - Managed inventory control by accurately entering production reports and conducting quality inspections of finished products.
- - Increased production efficiency by 20% by ensuring accurate quality and quantity of board stock, aligning with job specifications.
- - Identified and resolved 95% of quality issues in incoming materials, reducing operational delays.
- - Reduced equipment downtime by 30% through effective diagnosis and troubleshooting, enhancing operational efficiency.
- - Improved inventory accuracy by 15% through precise entry of production reports and comprehensive quality inspections of finished products.
Assistant Director (Summer Camp)
Loving Arms Daycare
05.2013 - 10.2015
- - Directed the organization and supervision of Summer Camp programs, ensuring a safe, friendly, and engaging environment for participants.
- - Planned and implemented diverse camp activities, contributing to high participant satisfaction and retention.
- - Led staff training sessions and meetings, enhancing team collaboration and program delivery effectiveness.
- - Planned and executed program budgets, contributing to effective resource allocation and operational efficiency.
- - Successfully increased participant satisfaction in Summer Camp programs by 25% through targeted activity planning and engagement strategies.
- - Achieved a 35% improvement in participant retention year-over-year by introducing innovative and diverse camp activities.
- - Enhanced team collaboration and program delivery effectiveness, resulting in a 40% improvement in participant feedback scores, by leading comprehensive staff training sessions and meetings.
- - Planned and managed program budgets with precision, achieving a 20% increase in operational efficiency while maintaining effective resource allocation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Human Resource
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ02-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management, Marketing
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
Chicago, IL05-2015
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Machine operation
- Equipment operation
- Valid Driver's license
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Hand and power tools
- Tool operation
- Heavy lifting
- Hand-eye coordination
- Equipment maintenance
Certification
- Human Resource Management - June 30th, 2025, Phoenix University
Timeline
Pumphouse Operator
South Chicago Packing
12.2024 - Current
Manager on Duty
Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness
07.2023 - 06.2024
Machine Operator (Sheeter Operator)
Graphic Packaging Int'l
10.2015 - 04.2023
Assistant Director (Summer Camp)
Loving Arms Daycare
05.2013 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Human Resource
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management, Marketing
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College