Nathaniel Thomas
Tire Builder Bridgestone
Waukee, IA
ad4bms@r.postjobfree.com
A passionate and forward thinking individual who never compromises on quality and always makes things happen. I'm an expert at coordinating a team of members in order to maximize production and delivery results. I have a positive "can do " solution focused mentality and the ability to communicate with others. As a true professional I have a great understanding of the production process and always strive to be the best at whatever I do. Right now I would like to join a reputable company that takes pride in its products.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Tire Builder
Bridgestone Americas - Des Moines, IA
September 2018 to Present
Operate the Festoon rubber machine
operate reloaded rubber machine
operate mixing rubber machine
operste a forklift
load and unload skids
transfer skids for department to shipping
Machine Operator
Aerotek - Des Moines, IA
June 2018 to September 2018
operated the staple box machine
operated the glue box machine
load and unloaded pLlets of boxes
Line Lead
Hormel - Knoxville, IA
August 2016 to June 2018
Lead the production team in the production process
Manage the movement of goods through the production process.
Delegate assignments to team members.
Make sure team members comply with GMPS and HACCP Plan regulations.
Manage product from dry rooms through production process.
Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or production goals.
Skills: Microsoft Office Excel, AS 400 Main Frame
Quality Control Auditor
Hormel - Knoxville, IA
June 2012 to August 2016
Perform safety and standardization audits for food products.
Monitor the GMP program for production.
Review all set quality control programs and test results.
Document results for customer and USDA review.
Test products and insure that it meets Hormel and USDA standards.
Monitor CCP and CQP programs according to HACCP plan.
Monitor SSOP programs for production
Skills: Microsoft Office Excel, AS 400 Main Frame
Quality Control Auditor
DES Employment Group - Des Moines, IA
April 2012 to June 2012
Perform safety and standardization audits for food products.
Monitor GMP program for production.
Review all set quality control programs and test results.
Document results for customer and UDSA review.
Test Products and insure it meets Hormel and UDSA standards.
Monitor CCP and CQP programs according to HACCP plan.
Monitor SSOP programs in production.
Skills: Microsoft Office Excel, AS 400 Main Frame
Shift Lead
Laney & Duke Land Trucking - Tampa, FL
June 2007 to June 2009
Handled shipping logistics in excess of 200 shipments on a weekly basis.
Prepared inventory control of product for accuracy and quality.
load and unload trucks daily.
Perform and maintained safety guidelines and standards.
Cross-trained and back up other customer service managers.
Met all customer call guidelines including service levels, handle time, and productivity.
Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed work flow to meet or exceed quality service goals.
Lead man
Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc - Tampa, FL
June 2006 to June 2007
Performed routine maintenance on forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
Forklift and Other warehouse equipment operator.
Handled shipping logistics in excess of 150 shipments on a weekly basis.
Maintained inventory and quality control.
Performed and maintained safety guidelines.
Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.
Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity, and cost reduction.
Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipments reports for all departments.
Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
Education
+ add degree
Robinson High School
1987 to 1990