High School Quality Control

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August 18, 2010

ANTHONY L. PERKINS

909-***-**** • *******.*********@*****.***

PRODUCTION LINE OPERATOR / FORKLIFT DRIVER / WAREHOUSING SPECIALIST

Hands-on operations leader with extensive experience ensuring the streamlined, efficient operation of a wide variety of

machines, production equipment, warehousing / inventory systems, and shipping and receiving departments. Proactive,

detail-oriented problem solver skilled at rapidly learning operational procedures. Committed to continuously improving

performance, quality, and service by identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and troubleshoot issues. Areas of

expertise:

Production Line Leadership • Forklift Operation • Warehousing • Quality Control

Picking & Packing • Shipping & Receiving • Stock Management • Inventory Control

Order Fulfillment • Equipment Troubleshooting • Performance Improvement

Process Improvement • Relationship Building • Team Leadership

Machines & Equipment: Krones Labeler • Douglas Packer • Kisters Multi-Pack • Sidel Filler

Matthews Palletizer • Stretch Wrapper • Domion Laser • Bottle Coder • Inkjet Coder

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ARROWHEAD WATER, Ontario, CALIFORNIA• 1995-2007

National brand of bottled drinking water under the Nestlé corporate umbrella.

Team Leader, Bulk Product Fill Line (2004-2007)

Directed a 26-member team to ensure efficient production of the company’s core product line of 2.5-gallon bulk water

bottles. Scheduled and assigned team members to specific production positions, effectively leveraging individual

strengths to drive optimal productivity. Developed solid, hands-on expertise in the mechanics of each machine on the line

in order to successfully troubleshoot performance issues. Collaborated with the product supervisor on conducting

employee performance evaluations.

Increased the output of hourly runs 40%, achieving a benchmark 1400 cases produced during each hour of this high-

speed line’s operation.

Continually monitored the performance of the production line to identify opportunities for building efficiencies and to

recognize and resolve mechanical issues at the first sign of trouble.

Maintained knowledge and expertise in running all components of this production line, stepping in to cover any

position in case of team member absences.

Team Leader, Kerns Juice Can Line (1995-2004)

Promoted to lead and motivate a 15-member production line team. Coordinated and scheduled crewmembers while

serving as the team’s chief troubleshooter for all mechanical issues. Set up and calibrated each machine on the line and

conducting regular preventative maintenance to ensure continual top performance.

Successfully directed the efficient execution of equipment changeover projects.

CAREER NOTE: Additional role as Forklift Operator for ARROWHEAD WATER. Details available upon request.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma • Fremont High School, Los Angeles, California