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Eric K. Saunders
Summary
Manufacturing and production
Professionally skilled in leading high producing teams.
Use of lean manufacturing to reduce cost and increase efficiency.
Highlights
Knowledge of quality control standards
Chemical processing expertise
Purchasing ability
Dedication to product quality
Compliance with GMPs
Accomplished in seed processing
Conditioning and quality procedure expertise
Accomplishments
Contributed to an annual 70% increase in productivity through improvements in operations, quality, safety and administration.
Work Experience
04/2016 – 10/2018 McCormick Spice Hunt Valley, Maryland
Blending Technician
Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross-functional operations.
Staged, prepared and packed products using large reactor tanks and portable tanks.
Operated all equipment throughout the manufacturing process to back-fill
Coordinated closely with quality control regarding products awaiting dispositions
Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment
Coordinated preventative maintenance on existing and new product equipment, including calibration
Diligently maintained safety and quality standards
Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
Developed and maintained strong and clear communication and rapport with plant personnel
Organized, prioritized and managed plant maintenance projects to keep facility safe, efficient and clean.
09/2015-01/2016 JM Huber (Aerotek Contract) Havre de Grace, Maryland
Chemical Operator
Operate manual, semiautomatic and automatic chemical processing equipment to produce chemicals and by- products
Experience operating a forklift, pressure leaf filers, jet milling equipment, forced-flow packaging equipment and silicate mud filtering process.
Observe and accurately and record reactions and operation of equipment and monitor gauges, signals and recorders.
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09/2015-01/2016 Diageo Global Supply Baltimore, Maryland
Blending Operator/Work Operator
Coordinated closely with quality control regarding products awaiting dispositions
Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment
Coordinated preventative maintenance on existing and new product equipment, including calibration
Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules
Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery
Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the performance outcomes to set future targets
Lead professional development programs for assembly and operator staff
Diligently maintained safety and quality standards
Implemented root cause and corrective actions to remove production constraints and improve product quality
Enforced a culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership
Improved efficiency and productivity be eliminating waste and production constraints
Capitalized on each recycling opportunity and verified that only approved wash and rework was added to host batches.
Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
Developed and maintained strong and clear communication and rapport with plant personnel
Organized, prioritized and managed plant maintenance projects to keep facility safe, efficient and clean
10/2012 – 08/2014 The Arc of Central Chesapeake Annapolis, Maryland
Nursing
Read and record temperature, pulse and respiration. Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with the agency guidelines.
Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival. Collected urine and fecal samples.
Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets. Directed patients in prescribed range of motion exercises and in the use of braces or artificial limbs. Provided transportation, assistance and companionship to clients.
Cleaned and organized patients’ living quarters. Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients. Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems. Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Provided personal nursing care in pre- and post- operative situations. Provided necessary supplies, support assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures. Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients’ health status to nursing staff.
Provided patients and families with emotional support. Promoted personal and co-worker safety.
Maintained a clean, orderly and well- stocked environment. Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility and other related areas.
Education
High School Diploma – Machine Tool Technology, 1994
Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School - Baltimore, Maryland
Skills
OSHA standards Material inventory skill
Forklift operation Shipping and receiving
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Quality assurance Palletizer knowledge
Quality inspection in-depth OSHA knowledge
Troubleshooting Material handling expert
Material handling Assembly line production
Team leader ISO certified
Inventory management Chemical processing skillfulness
Hazardous Materials Endorsement Production procedures
Exceptional organizational skills
DOT, IATA, ICAO and IMDG regulations Proficient in MS Office
Current Forklift Certification Flexible schedule