Zachary Long
Kellyville,OK
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at PepsiCo, adept in equipment operation and team coordination. Excelled in enhancing manufacturing processes and safety compliance, significantly improving production efficiency. Skilled in troubleshooting and workflow management, I spearhead initiatives for continuous improvement, ensuring top-quality production with a keen focus on sanitation and health standards.
Skilled Production Lead with proven skills in coordinating large-scale production runs. Keeps performance high and costs down by carefully monitoring line activities and maximizing quality control. Offers exceptional safety record.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Lead
PepsiCo
11.2023 - Current
- Handled production line documentation for waste, downtime and output.
- Kept production line ready for monthly inspections and yearly audits by consistently following optimal processes.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and to safely move raw materials.
- Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
- Monitored employee activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles.
- Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
- Trained workers in proper operation, calibration, and maintenance of production line equipment.
- Contributed to continuous improvement and lean initiatives by implementing directives.
- Organized regular production line cleaning and sanitation to prevent contamination and consumer illnesses.
- Monitored workers on site during production activities for safety procedures compliance.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
Machine Operator
PepsiCo
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Monitored compliance with plant procedures, safety, and sanitation protocols as well as government regulation.
Machine Operator
Champagne Metals
05.2020 - 10.2022
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kellyville Public Schools
Kellyville, OK05-2015
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Health and safety compliance
- Sanitation training
- Manufacturing operations
- Workflow management
- Equipment safety
- Team coordination
- Production line supervision
- Manufacturing processes
- Manufacturing
- 5S methodology
- Materials management
- Equipment operation
Accomplishments
Hi cone AM event
Promoted to production lead after 1 year as an operator
Excell in PTS and SAP data entries
Helped lead our team to the highest TE percentage in 2024
95% percent on time startups
Timeline
Production Lead
PepsiCo
11.2023 - Current
Machine Operator
PepsiCo
10.2022 - 11.2023
Machine Operator
Champagne Metals
05.2020 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Kellyville Public Schools
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