Yvonne A White
Heflin,AL
Summary
Adept at driving production efficiency and quality assurance, my tenure at Southwire Company honed my skills in machinery operation and team collaboration. Leveraging mechanical troubleshooting and leadership qualities, I consistently met production goals, enhanced safety standards, and trained new employees, significantly contributing to operational excellence without exceeding a 55-word limit.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Extrusion Operator
Southwire Company
12.2021 - Current
- Learn to set up and operate CCV lines.
- Measured extruded products to identify imperfections, adjusting controls to adhere to project specifications.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, reinforcing safety guidelines
- Knowledge of taking apart machinery and cleaning machine and assemble correctly.
- Improved product quality with consistent adherence to specifications, monitoring the manufacturing process closely.
- Assisted in training new employees on extrusion equipment operation, safety protocols, and company standards.
- Keen eye for troubleshooting machine issues to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
- Demonstrated adaptability to quickly learn new processes and equipment.
- Monitored and maintain machine parameters to avoid stoppage on production line.
- Met production goals through timely changeovers and proper set up per production orders.
- Adjusted machine parameters based on product specifications or customer requests to ensure optimal results are achieved consistently.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by performing routine equipment inspections and preventative measures.
- Mitigated downtime by swiftly identifying mechanical issues with the extruder and coordinating necessary repairs with maintenance personnel.
- Maximized workforce efficiency by effectively managing shift handovers, ensuring smooth communication between team members and seamless continuation of production activities.
- Maintained detailed records of production data, including materials used, machine settings, and output levels for accurate reporting purposes.
- Improved safety standards in the workplace by adhering to company policies and conducting routine inspections of machinery.
- Ensured a clean working environment by performing daily housekeeping tasks around machinery and workstations.
Drum Twister Operator
Southwire Company
07.2016 - 12.2021
- My job consisted of plexing bare cable, tri-plexing jacketed cable and applying copper tape to jacketed cable all to order specifications.
- Be able to safely operate a forklift and 12 ton crane.
- Coordinated with order sheets to ensure finished products met or exceeded customer expectations.
- Delivered consistent, measurable results by adhering to established production schedules and maintaining an unwavering commitment to excellence in Twister Operator role.
- Contributed to overall company growth through consistent achievement of daily production targets.
- Ensured high-quality output by conducting thorough inspections and making necessary adjustments to the twisting process.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues and develop solutions
Test Area Operator
Southwire Company
05.2008 - 07.2016
- Made sure that the cable reels were tested on time and are of good quality.
- Met production goals by collaborating closely with team members to form a smooth working assembly line.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines in the testing and prepping process.
- Maintained a productive working shift by assuring the prepping stage was performed correctly thus assuring the testing process had little to no down time.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient testing procedures.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production.
- Played key role in process optimization project, resulting in a more efficient flow thru the testing stage.
- Able to safely operate a forklift.
Jacket Line Helper
Southwire Company
11.2006 - 07.2008
- Was responsible for layer winding the finished cable product onto a prepped reel
- Load and unload reels in the take up machine
- Followed supervisor instructions per order specifications.
- Follow safety guidelines while working around rotating machinery and forklift traffic.
Waste Water Operator
Tyson Foods
08.1994 - 10.2006
- Was responsible for maintaining waste water treatment and discharge per ADEM, EPA and State regulations.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by analyzing chemical usage trends and optimizing dosages accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of daily operations, including flow rates, chemical usage, and equipment performance for regulatory reporting purposes.
- Ensured the proper handling of hazardous materials by adhering to safety guidelines.
- Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by the State of Alabama.
- Improved wastewater treatment efficiency by monitoring plant operations and adjusting processes as needed.
- Optimized plant performance by conducting regular maintenance on pumps, valves, and other equipment.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Completed laboratory testing to measure pH levels and other waste water quality parameters.
- Collected water samples to test chlorine, nitrates, nitrites and ph per state regulations.
- Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations.
- Improved water quality with thorough testing and adjustment of chemical dosages.
- Was responsible for grounds keeping of the whole waste water complex.
Grounds Keeper
Tyson Foods
01.1987 - 08.1994
- Was responsible for all outside grounds maintenance which included but not limited to: all lawn maintenance, upkeep of exterior buildings, maintaining curb appeal, daily plant waste removal, road maintenance and any other task assigned by the supervisor.
- Cultivated a positive work environment through effective communication with team members and supervisors.
- Upheld high safety standards on all tasks performed..
- Must be able to operate a C60 dump truck, forklift, front end loader with attachments, zero turn mower, weedeater, chainsaw and any other grounds care tool safely and proficiently.
- Be able to work in all climates.
- Must be highly motivated and hard worker.
Saw Machine Operator
Tyson Foods
07.1986 - 01.1987
- Be able to work on a fast pace assembly line.
- Pay attention to detail all the while adhering to safety on the job
- Be mindful of hand placement while working around fast spinning machines.
- Optimized cutting patterns to minimize product waste, resulting in cost savings for the company.
- Collaborated with quality control to meet daily production targets while maintaining high-quality output.
Education
Cleburne County High School
Heflin, AL08.1985
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Leadership Qualities
- Tool Maintenance
- Extrusion process knowledge
- Machine setup
- Adaptability to Change
- Production Monitoring
- Forklift Operations
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Physical Stamina
- Preventive Maintenance
- Record-keeping
- Self Motivation
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Physical Fitness
- Machine adjustment
- Problem Resolution
- Machinery Operation
- Active Listening
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Multitasking
- Problem-Solving
- Recipe reading
- Extruder operation
- Equipment Controls
- Work order processing
- Machinery synchronization
- Line Management
- Screen changes
- Equipment monitoring
- Quality Assurance
- Equipment Operation
- Stress Tolerance
- Quality assurance checks
- Operator training
- Production efficiency
- Forklift certified
Timeline
Extrusion Operator
Southwire Company
12.2021 - Current
Drum Twister Operator
Southwire Company
07.2016 - 12.2021
Test Area Operator
Southwire Company
05.2008 - 07.2016
Jacket Line Helper
Southwire Company
11.2006 - 07.2008
Waste Water Operator
Tyson Foods
08.1994 - 10.2006
Grounds Keeper
Tyson Foods
01.1987 - 08.1994
Saw Machine Operator
Tyson Foods
07.1986 - 01.1987
Cleburne County High School
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