Anthony Keith Ball
Henderson, North Carolina, 27537
***********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Experienced Batching Operator/Compounder/Processor for over 20 years looking for a position with reputable company. Can guarantee commitment to the company as a long-term reliable employee.
Core Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of all aspects of batching operations
Great communication and leadership skills
Proficient understanding of computer programs and systems related to the job
Excellent physical condition capable of performing physical labor in all weather conditions
Conscientious and organized for an efficient work environment
Capable of performing a variety of clerical duties
Great hand-eye coordination needed for manual labor
Ability to work in a team toward a common goal
Certified to operate forklifts and scissor lifts
Proficient at utilizing inventory software
Works well under pressure
Highly responsible and reliable
Physically fit
Attributes: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Outlook, Proficy Software used for receiving shipments and sending shipments out.
Work Experience:
Novozymes / Qualified Staffing
Chemical Operator
July 2016-Present
Prepare raw material for use in process equipment and operate all process equipment, take sterile production samples. Analyze samples in the production lab and take action based on the obtained results. Complete log sheets and other data sheets neatly and accurately as required.
Working safely and maintain neat and clean appearance in production areas in accordance with good manufacturing practice and company standards.
Troubleshoot equipment as needed.
Complying with all departmental, site-wide and corporate quality policies and procedures to ensure consistent product quality.
Using Computerized Lab Information Management System (LIMS) to enter and retrieve sample information.
Walmart Distribution Center
G_Lift Driver
Ensuring freight quality
Maintaining merchandise supply
Managing freight flow
Organizing warehouse
Providing basic maintenance to equipment (like doing area clean and inspect)
Revlon
Processor 2/Compounder
Developing in testing of new products on SFC Batch Control System and providing Batch Control System support to all areas of Bulk Manufacturing.
Participate in New Product introduction and validation, as well as continuous improvement projects.
Investigate quality issues and preparation of quality investigation documents.
SFC Batch Control System (BCS)
Participate with Bulk, QA, R&D, IM and Automation, as well as programming integrators and system manufacturers for conversion of products to BCS. This includes both software and hardware requirements.
Monitor and validate of new BCS recipes in production.
Provide front line support to any BCS production issues, report issues through chain of responsibility and document and track issues and their resolutions.
Participate in Bulk/R&D pre X-batch meetings;
Monitor and document in accordance with protocol any X, B or C batch as required;
Communicate issues or concerns observed during New Product launch;
Assist with GMP Training
Execute other Bulk Manufacturing assignments upon request (ex: PA or PC duties).
IAMS/Proctor & Gamble/Mars Inc.
Operator – March 2013 to May 2015
I was a Batching Operator.
On a daily basis my job includes, meeting Production Schedule according to SAP needs, download current formulas, verify material usage, verify set points are being meet, document quality checks every batch and every 30 minutes, verify scales weights are within tolerances, transfer ingredients manually as well as download routes on a HMI control system
Own resolution and critique of all unplanned downtime events.
Communicate major issues to team leaders.
Team Safety Functional Leader
Lead Safety discussions during pre-shift team meetings.
Lead Team Safety training results.
Prior to Batching Operator, I was responsible for Utility and Receiving Operator. I would be responsible for receiving in live loads of raw materials. Following all Quality Checks and Document into SAP. Follow a set receiving schedule according to business production needs.
Utility consist of monitoring Grain Hammer Mills and executing Quality checks every 30 minutes. Receiving live loads for the warehouse per warehouse receiving schedule.
I would be involved in a UPS which is a problem solving tool to get to root cause of a breakdown or quality problem. It would also get to a solution from recurring.
Work with Internal and external customers to deliver successful and proficient products for the business.
Met all daily GMPs & Safety Standards.
Created SOP’s, JSA's, CIL’s, OPL's & PM’s for new equipment and processes.
Developed 5 “S” Standards across the Making Department.
Certified to train all new hires on Batching, Utilities, and Receiving.
Preform and execute 100 percent PMs on a monthly basis. Equipment like motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems and production machinery.
Safety Pillar team member.
Compliance with USDA and FDA regulations.
International Paper
Bale Operator
July 2010 to March 2013
Responsible for collecting all paper waste for the site.
My duties where to collect all paper waste from all lines. Create a bale and load onto truck with forklift in order to be shipped to reclaim center.
Operated High Speed Corrugated Converting Machines
Order picker for lines that needed material.
CertainTeed Corporation
Surfacing Operator
February 1996 to May 2010
Responsible for executing quality checks every 30 minutes.
Documenting them into the computer application program
Any off quality products I would inform team leaders.
I would help investigate the root cause of the off quality to eliminate it from recurring.
Responsible of keeping my work area clean to be ready for inspection at any time.
Skills and Certifications
Certified in Confined Space Entry
Proctor and Gamble Fire Brigade Team
Proctor and Gamble Safety Functional Leader
Proctor and Gamble First Responder
Qualified SAP end user.
Multiply Functions in SAP
Multiply functions in Proficy (Software used worldwide for industrial applications to provide insight into process and asset performance and identify ways to reduce costs and take corrective actions. This enables companies to increase productivity and efficiency.)
Certified to Operate Forklifts and Scissor Lifts
Education
Vance-Granville Community College
Freshman 2016 obtaining Associate Degree in Bio Process Technology
Vance SR High
Graduated June 1979
Reference:
Jean Peterman- Coworker- 816-***-****
Tara Rutledge Hamilton, Ph.D.
oProgram Head Bioprocess Technology
oVance-Granville Community College
Patrick Husske – Coworker – 252-***-****