Cover Letter with Profile and Resume Attached
Warehouse Manufacturing Position:
Warehouse Supervisor, Team Leader, Forklift Operator, Machine Mechanic
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Engineer, Machine Operator
Dear Hiring Manager,
I've read your job posting with an interest. In my past position as
Quality Control Engineer and Mechanic at Greif Corporation, my job
duties were to inspect the quality of customer's orders, improve
awareness, interpreted different regulations according to product
specifications, served as a team player and team leader making sure
the quality of day to day machine setup and machine operations
performed at the highest level of performance with accuracy while
being a liaison between management and employee doing cross-functional
jobs, and reports. I have experience in directing and implementing
cost effectiveness, safety training, and training of personnel in
commercial and industrial distribution center(s). My experience has
been related to inbound and receipt and storage of goods, and
inventory management. I've overseen outbound activities related to
order-filling, documentation, inventory management, stock
replenishment, and shipping. In past positions I was responsible for
customer service orders, budgeting, and shipping which all
requirements were met. My current position has come to an end, leaving
me to explore new career challenging opportunities with your company.
As a warehouse professional with 12yrs. + of multi-faceted experience
in distribution, shipping and receiving, picking and pulling orders,
palletizing, packaging, line assembly, bar code scanning, forklift
operator, merchandising, inventory control specialist, and quality
control inspector. I've handle a full spectrum of warehouse
manufacturing in detail from direct world wide mail marketing,
merchandise tracking and receiving freight shipments globally to
support management to carry out their goals by engaging interpersonal
style relationships while establishing and supporting client
interests, colleagues, and all levels of management. Working twelve
years in manufacturing has given me the experience to progress in
leadership roles by adopting improving processes, efficiency, higher
performance and operational effectiveness which overall gave me the
confidence to give bottom-line results. In a growing and changing
market to maintain the level of confidence and competencies with Six
Sigma and APICS training I'm broadening my horizons by pursuing
certifications and further training becoming a Manager of
Quality/Organizational Excellence, and a Certified Quality
Engineer/Certified Quality Process Analyst with the background of Six
Sigma and Six Sigma Design opening a door to Warehouse Operations
Manger, Quality and Safety, and Manufacturing Packaging. With these
disciplines of Supply Chain Management specializing in Logistics this
will catapult me into a more streamline and diverse industry giving me
a stronger verbal/written communication skills along with stronger
analytical and investigation skills with my diverse experience of
working knowledge as Warehouse Management, Quality Control/Quality
Assurance, Quality Engineer in manufacturing bringing me to become a
Professional Logistician. You will find me to be well-spoken,
energetic, confident, team player, and personable, the type of person
whom your employees and customers will rely on with the wide breadth
of experience the type that gives you versatility to place me in a
number of contexts with confidence that the level of excellence you
expect will be met. Please see my profile and resume for additional
information on my experience. I hope that you'll find my experience
and interests intriguing enough to warrant a face-to-face meeting, as
I am confident that I could provide value to you and your customers as
a member of your team. I can be reached via phone: 651-***-****, or
email: abk9jt@r.postjobfree.com as I look forward to speaking with you
about this employment opportunity.
Sincerely,
Gregory A. Parker
GREGORY A. PARKER________________________________________
Warehouse Manufacturing Profile:
Experience Summary
Resourceful Warehouse Professional with twelve years of multi-faceted
experience with German, Swiss, and Japanese machines in food, raw
materials in pharmaceutical batch processing distribution with Six
Sigma and ISO 9000 training in shipping and receiving, picking and
pulling orders, palletizing, packaging, line assembly, bar code
scanning, forklift operator, merchandising, Inventory Control
Specialist, and Quality Control Inspector that handles a full spectrum
of warehouse manufacturing in detail from can, bottling, and paper to
direct world wide mail marketing, merchandise tracking and receiving
freight shipments around the globe to support management to carry out
their goals by engaging in interpersonal style relationships while
establishing and supporting client interests, colleagues, and all
levels of management. Supported and implemented quality assurances,
quality disciplines, resolving quality issues, and maintaining company
compliance.
Inventory Skills and Environment
. Shipping and Receiving
Eager to learn new things
. Quality Control Inspector
Strong communication skills
. Picking and Pulling Orders
Self-starter
. Forklift Operator/Crane Operator
Team player
. Palletizing/Packaging
Strive for continued excellence
. Merchandising
Inventory Control Specialist
. Line Assembly
Bar Coding
. Client & Public Relations
Leadership Diversity
. Training & Development (multi-ethic and gender)
. Troubleshooting/Problem Solving
. Performed Quality maintenance on German, and Swiss machines in
several departments
. Employee Performance & Team Performance Monitoring
Roles
. Provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all
customers.
. Planning and Supporting the Implementing Quality Procedures
. Incorporating Quality Concepts (decisions and practices).
. Performing Quality Cost Reliability
. Perform Safety System Reviews
. Perform Quality Audits (internal audits required by company
compliance).
. Apply systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying,
prioritizing, and resolving quality issues.
Education:
. University of Minnesota @ Morris (2001)
Generals
. University of Minnesota Carlson @ MPLS. (2010)
Generals/Supply Chain Management
. Dunwoody Technical College, Minneapolis, MN. (2002)
Civil Engineering
. University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN. (2008)
Six Sigma Courses
Certification:
. Manufacturing Quality, and Safety
. Six Sigma (Green Belt)
. Lean Manufacturing Practices
. ISO 9000
. APICS Supply Chain Management
Future Certification:
. Supply Chain Management - Manufacturing Logistics/Professional
Logistician
. OSHA 18000
. Caliso 9000
. GMP Managing and Manufacturing
. Quality, and Safety
. Pursing an ABET Technology Degree
. ASQ Certification & Training in Manufacturing as (CQE, CQPA,
CMQ/OE)
Computer Experience:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP) & Warehouse Systems
Gregory A. Parker
14556 Cimarron Ave W.
Rosemount, MN. 55068
Phone: 651-***-****
E-mail: abk9jt@r.postjobfree.com
Warehouse Manufacturing
Quality Control/Quality Assurance Engineer
Warehouse Supervisor, Team Leader, Forklift Operator, Machine Mechanic
& Operator
Profile
. Resourceful Warehouse Professional with twelve years (12yrs.)
of multi-faceted experience in distribution, shipping and
receiving using Six Sigma and ISO 9000 methods and
procedures.
. Warehouse Systems implementing Quality Procedures (LEAN) and
performed Quality System Audits.
. Inventory Control Specialist in shipping and receiving, to
customer service by incorporating Quality Concepts, and
performing LEAN PRACTICES of Quality Cost and Reliability.
. Quality Control Inspector performed quality safety audits,
and reviews thru Lean Practices, & ISO 9000.
. Leadership Training and Development
. Analytical and Critical thinking towards troubleshooting, and
Problem Solving.
Professional Experience
Greif Brothers Corp., 425 Winter Rd. Delaware, OH. 43015 - 08/2007
- 10/2008
Quality Control Inspector
. Originally secured through leadership, and quality training
of peers using Lean methodologies with analytical and
critical thinking by recognizing quality issues thru
collaboration with colleagues, and different levels of
management.
. Help implement new ideas and processes regarding to
significant improvements such as Six Sigma, and Lean
Manufacturing Practices. While a Quality Control Inspector
was awarded Sewing & Pinch Bottom Mechanic 1 positions using
critical thinking, and problem solving for overview and
processing clients orders while giving the highest quality
assurance and participation from colleagues, and management.
Pinch Bottom/Sewing Line Machine Operator
. Machine setup and operate using hand tools while maintaining
high quality standards toward customer satisfaction, filling
orders and production audits, customer control volume.
Collaborated with shop mechanics for high performance usage
of (speed) machine.
Pinch Bottom/Sewing Line Mechanic I
. Team leader overseeing two departments supporting colleagues
and management while implementing quality assurance of day to
day machine functions (running at top speed), identifying,
and resolving quality issues while maintaining compliance of
customers orders according to specifications. Team player as
well as a leader in decision making issues. Performed Lean
outs, and supported Safety System Reviews, and Quality
Audits.
Intra Spec Solutions 2700 Winter St. NE. #200 Minneapolis, MN.
55413 - 10/2006 - 11/2006
Quality Control Inspector
. Worked directly with Management, Quality Assurance, and
Safety Teams to perform specific assessments for long term
commercial clients, and new clients.
. Performed Quality Inspections on both oven dried commercial
powder paint mixtures, and UV curing agents.
. Administered employee performance, exceeded customer standard
services, and fostered teamwork and collaboration in a non-
threaten atmosphere, while continuing in a progressive
environment.
Line Painter
. Sprayed commercial wet and dry powder paint inside a heated
down draft booth environment. Wearing an air breathing
helmet.
. Maintained technical notes on all projects performed.
. Worked with other department heads for dents, and scratches
to develop a relationship and improving process development,
and catching any mistakes in house.
. Organizing and process orders for shipment on assembly lines.
Rexam Beverage Can Americas 139 Eva St. St. Paul, MN. 55107 -
06/2004 - 08/2006
Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Inspector
. Worked with many different clients' (Coke, Fanta, Super
Value, Sam's Choice, Arizona, Tradewinds Teas, Budweiser, and
Monster Energy Drink) merchandise, making sure their can was
producing quality and a marketable product.
. Worked with hand tools and a scale to measure the weight and
thickness of the can following blueprint specifications.
. Worked with computerized liquid milage reader to measure
dried ink and clear sealant.
. Made sure all aluminum cans were drinkable, non-leakage, and
the inside of the container was useable for liquid
substances.
Printer Operator
. Promoted to Printer Operator read blueprints and
specifications, made sure quality measurements of the ink was
going onto the can. Registration, bar coding, heat, and clear
sealant all had to pass a quality assurance check before the
can container was palletized to be shipped.
. Responsible for monitoring three machines, setups,
changeovers in record time using hand tools.
. Collaborated with maintainers to calibrate the speed of the
on going machine operations.
Palletizer Operator
. Was able to get a full range of job involvement and bring an
understanding of quality awareness before our product reaches
the customer. Any and all pass or rejects were made final or
finalized through this department. A palletizers' job was to
Ban and inspect the finish product and notify printer
operators for all problems. Working in these areas brought a
lot to peers, and management thru product troubleshooting,
and problem solving. Shipping tasks were done by
collaborating and establishing good customer client, and peer
relations.
Levitz Furniture Warehouse 1800 Clear Ave. St. Paul, MN. 55119 -
04/2004 - 06/2005
Forklift & Crane Operator
. Certified operator in Shipping and Receiving
. Overseeing new clients merchandise as received and shipping
thru tracking using bar coding in Baan System.
. Picking, pulling, and packaging orders.
Merchandising/Inventory Control Specialists
. Controlled receiving, and distribution of merchandise to
assure inventory accuracy with commercial, private vendors,
and public customer sector.
. Planned and organized inventory supply using [SAP] System
Inventory Management and Procurement Systems.
. As a team player implemented cost reduction practices
reducing inventory carrying cost by 50%.
Newport News Shipbuilding 1300 Shipyard Way Newport News, VA. 23608
- 06/1991 - 11/1999
Forklift Operator
. Shipping and receiving of government merchandise to assure
inventory accuracy interface with naval and private
government sectors, private vendors, and commercial clients
to and from regulated and unregulated environments.
. Worked in storage areas of government raw materials, and
delivery performance of department according to OSHA
regulations for world wide vendors.
Crane Operator
. Collaboration with ground peers and management level teams
safely loading and unloading OSHA qualified materials to be
safely shipped across the world.
. Worked with civilian management, and government [Naval
Superintendents] to resolve discrepancy problems, and to
enforce OSHA standard, and Naval standard for government
inspections and safety. Oversaw the safety of hazardous
radioactive and non-radioactive chemicals.
Sandblaster
. Sandblasted inner and outer haul areas, island house, mass,
inner-bottoms, and double inner-bottoms, engine rooms, flight
deck, etc. Sandblast using steal shot.
. Measure inner and outer haul weld seems with pedometer.
. Worked with engineers to maintain a safe and quality
environment, and construct new parts as projected by
blueprints.
Painter Forman
. Responsible for a crew of 23 men. All jobs varied and were in
different areas of the Naval Yard. Responsible for inspecting
tanks confined-spaces prep for painting, spray on of mils of
paints from acrylics to epoxies, while implementing OSHA
Safety standards and chemical reactions (MSDS) book. Oversaw
the quality of paint jobs and finalizing painting for both
commercial and government contracts, also assured the best
quality of paint was used and design would be met with
accuracy and timely schedules. At this level worked closely
with Naval General Managers, Ship Captains, Commanders, and
Superintendents.
Formal Education:
University of Minnesota @ Morris (2001)
General Studies
Dunwoody Technical College Minneapolis, MN. (2002)
Civil Engineering
Achievements and Awards:
. Grief's 2007 Safety Award
Implementing Safety Procedures
. 2007 Chandler Safety Award
Perform Safety Audits and Reviews
. Greif's Top Performers Award
Work Performance and Training
. Greif's 2008 AWA
Bonus Award
Language:
Fluent in English and French
Computer Experience:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP) & Warehouse Systems