LORENZO RAY WHEELER
SIKESTON MISSOURI 63801
Home Phone 573-***-****
Cell Phone 573-***-****
**************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To have a position where I can use my skills and hardworking ability to benefit my employer and be a
service to others.
WORK HISTORY
Unilever 6/2010-
Sikeston, Missouri
Machine Operator
Job duties includes:
~ Responsible for performing job functions in a manner that promotes a safe work environment, including
compliance with confined space, PPE, fall protection, and all other safety policies and practices .
~ Set up machine for production including assembling freezers and various parts of machine, assemble
necessary ingredients, sanitize lines, and adjust machine to formula specifications.
~ Comply with all GMP/quality issues including all charting procedures. Follow established procedures for
monitoring product specifications such as bar weight, product size, machine output, speed, wrap, code dates,
product quality etc. Keep areas clean and dry.
~Monitor equipment for malfunctions, solving minor problems without assistance and eliminating potential
threats to production. Communicate effectively with Supervisors and maintenance personnel regarding
recurring problems and needs for repair. Take part in PM’s. Follow lubrication programs and maintain lube
log.
~Oversee all operations at the workstation including responsibilities of the Wrappers and Hand-packers.
~Work effectively with Wrappers and Handpackers to ensure smooth operation of line. Help work in tubs
from freezer. Report any problems to Supervisors.
~ Plays an active role in TPM including participation in the creation and documentation of Standard
Operating Procedures and Work Instructions, the creation and maintenance of TPM standards, the writing of
One Point Lessons, and participation in Kaizen events.
• Observes all safety, quality and other company rules and regulations in the performance of duties.
• Function as needed in various capacities, including moving supplies and discard, filling in for other
teammates on the line as necessary and other duties as assigned.
Spherion 12/2009-6/2010
Sikeston, Missouri
Team Leader
Job Duties includes:
~handle any conflicts that comes up during shift including personnel, scheduling, disciplinary, etc.
~Point of Contact for Spherion Employees
~Spend majority of time on the production floor ensuring everything is ok in regarding to safety, people and
Unilever needs
~Scheduling issues
~Deal with call-ins, extra labor requesting by Unilever, etc. / Ensure adequate coverage for shift.
~Maintain a training matrix for all employees to understand what lines he/she is proficient on.
~Identify safety risks and concerns
~Maintain positive working relationship with staff
Rich Products, Corp. 6/2007-04/2009
Arlington, Tennessee
Production Supervisor
Job duties includes:
~ Ensure smooth transition of production activities between shifts
~ Provides associates work schedule to insure productivity levels are achieved with minimal staffing and
overtime costs.
~ Facilitates the operation of all production areas and coaches associates in the performance of their duties
~ Participate in weekly GMP, sanitation and safety work order throughout the production department
~Assist other departments in utilization of labor, sharing of information and cross training.
~Performs other duties and handles special projects from time to time as assigned by Shift Leader.
~Responsible for the motivation and development of production associates in the performance of their duties.
Nestle Purina PetCare, 2005-2007
Bloomfield, Missouri
Production Supervisor
Job duties includes:
~ Coordinating all activities in department to meet production-scheduling requirements
~ Assign employees to jobs and instruct them in performance of work assignments
~ Maintain an efficient operation with the established standards for cost, labor, material, safety, and
housekeeping
~ Communicate and ensure consistent administration of policies and procedures
Cott Beverage USA, 2002-2005
Sikeston, Missouri
Production Lead (Supervisor)
Job duties includes:
~train, coach, and develop team member procedures resulting in a “ world class” program
~ provide leadership support and direction for the production line
~ educate and motivate work teams to achieve distribution efficiencies
~moniter operation of material, supplies and equipment
~established a sound relationship with all employee in order to innovative and create a high work
performance level.
~assist operators when needed
~make sure the production line is running effectively
~working with Microsoft Excel, Progress reports, and Microsoft Outlook
Highlights of achievement includes:
~Increased YTD production efficiency by 3%.
~Reduced downtime from 15.1% to 13.4% YTD.
~Increased the daily efficiency by 2%.
~Developed a team to increase the line efficiencies for a quicker changeover.
~Inexperienced crew members, all less than 120 days, but still we are making production.
~Experienced in high speed packaging/bottling-canning
E DUCATION
B.S. in Industrial Technology - Electronic & Computer Technology May 2004
Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Paid half of college-related expensed through employment
R ELEVANT COURSES
Industrial Supervision ~ Stastistical Process Control
Industrial Safety Supervision ~ Management and Organizational Behavior
Production Quality Control ~ Leadership Seminar ( Strengthening Your People Skills)
P ROGRAMM I N G EXPERI ENCE
~Low Level-6808 Motorola Microprocessor
~Programmable Logic Controllers-Allen Bradley PLC 2/30 Using 6200 Series
Software Version 2.23
~ Technical Computer Programming C & C++
~ Programmable Logic Controller-Allen Bradley PLC SLC500
R ESEARCH
Good Humor Breyers Ice Cream Company, Spring 1995
Sikeston, Missouri
Experience included:
~Conducted study to implement PLC plan from a relay logic program
~Made recommendations to company regarding changes
R ELATED EMPLOYME NT
Cott Beverage USA
Sikeston, Missouri
Experience included:
~training and coaching team members
~Working with Microsoft Excel, Progress reports, and Microsoft Outlook
R EFERENCES
Available upon request