Quality Assurance Inventory Control

Travis Montgomery, B.S.

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MANUFACTURING/PRODUCTION/ WAREHOUSING/ MILITARY VETERAN

“Specialist in Inventory Control, Quality Assurance, Safety/Environmental and Team Building”

A Dynamic, self-disciplined, and self-motivated professional leader and former Teacher with an exceptional ability to multi-task and stay on track, accomplishing all goals at hand and establishing credibility with others. Seeking career opportunities within a production, manufacturing, and, warehouse setting. I am eager to utilize persistence, coupled with a strong knowledge base and many years of experience in manufacturing/ production in order to prepare myself for a long and prosperous career in leadership.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Leadership

New Business Development

Communication skills, oral and written

Teaching/Trainer

Organization

Counseling/Coaching to motivate others

Strategies to develop and maintain workers good job performance

Solutions-oriented approach emphasizing, safety and quality

Creative problem solver with ability to discuss and listen to others input/advice

PROFILE OF RELEVANT SKILLS

Refined, intuitive, patient, and adaptable team oriented personality acquired through military service, athletics and being a former Teacher

Skilled at making sound, informed decisions in the face of adversity, and high pressure situations

Very knowledgeable and experienced in matters of OSHA, and EPA regulations, 5S, and GMP’s, and Safety

Science background and degree coupled with (6) years of experience in lab analysis/testing and micro testing as a tech., giving me firm knowledge and understanding of Quality HACCP, and ISO standards and compliance matters

Managed /supervised teams of up to 50 associates and being responsible for as many as 4 high speed production lines

I have eight years of supervising experience, and two years as Production Manager in lean manufacturing environments

Team player who also works well independently, encompassing energy, pride, confidence, and a dedication to quality work

Demonstrates teamwork and a winning attitude in daily work ethics, while aligning myself with company intrinsic core values

Management/leadership, with an exceptional ability to quickly build genuine rapport, resulting in a great working environment conducive to being successful in all areas, ensuring OEE and KPI targets and goals are being met or exceeded on a daily basis

Throughout my life’s work and education I have acquired a sound knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation, which gives me the tools necessary for leadership.

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Received the Navy Accommodation Medal for my efforts leading the supply team during the Persian Gulf Conflict, fostering good morale among seaman.

Advanced firefighter Certified/ First Aid/CPR trainer certified

Led my plant as a Quality Assurance supervisor to a 99.1% grade on ISO audits, according to Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety Systems, by taking ownership of key tactical objectives that led to compliance with critical control points throughout the plant

Successfully led Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma teams in developing, and restructuring SOP’s, order selection bin set up, and the order selection processes to increase order fill rates by 5%.

While not having a Maintenance Mngr., I rolled out operators TPM matrix to decrease our maintenance and downtime issues

I worked in lower management with Wal-Mart while attending college and receiving my BS degree in four and a half years

I applied lean strategies to increase OEE by 12% in a six month period, while reducing overtime by 400 hours weekly, and waste/scrap reduction by 1.5% which are also keys in our P&L gains. Through my implementation of structured and strategic safety events we are currently holding at 671 days of no medical/ lost time injury

Remote Reader/ Assessment Evaluator Curriculum Consult

Measurement Inc. 10/23- Current

I grade and test middle grades science curriculum, oversee group projects and give feedback to teachers on how to improve classroom work assignments. Through group panels and teams I help to foster a better teaching/ learning experience as a whole.

Production / Manufacturing

Production Supervisor/Manager Boral Roofing, Lake Wales, FL 2015-2023

I lead and direct two teams of 25, and three supervisors, in the flow of raw materials through finished products across 2 high speed lines. I make /approve of all production & staff schedules. I task my supervisors that they drive to achieve all KPI targets, and give the teams on the floor the tools needed to be successful in all areas. Leading by example, I strive for a culture of pride and professionalism daily. My goal is to cross train and educate workers for proficiency. My focus is always continuous improvement, utilizing all relative data for opportunities to improve. All these things are essential, but never losing focus on safety as number 1!

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Production/Manufacturing & Quality

Quality/Production Supervisor Coca-Cola Refreshments, Auburndale, FL 2010- 2014

Led and spearhead teams ensuring efficiency/production goals were met, and sustained in the flow of raw material through finished products across 9 proto type high speed chilled and hot fill production lines while striving to minimize risk of cross contamination of products in accordance with HACCP specifications. I made sure that manufacturing plans are met as far as quality, efficiency, and safety is concerned. My duties also included completing shift production and downtime reports as well as the training and coaching employees daily. I was to ensure that plant GMP”s and safety guidelines were followed and that all goals were met.

WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS

Assistant Manager Cardinal Health, Lakeland, FL 2008-2009

My duties were to ensure that we were adequately staffed daily in order to meet and accomplish the demands of the day to day challenges. I was also the training coordinator in charge of planning and scheduling various training activities. I led my product selecting team and shipping dock associates to safe, efficient, and accurately loaded products to on time departures from our facility. I also was a part of the continuous improvement team, leading and participating achieving and sustaining our key targets.

DEAN/TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Middle School Teacher and Dean Polk County School Board, Bartow, FL 2004-2008

I successfully taught Earth /Space, Physical, and Life Science to grades 6-9, while possessing exceptional presentation skills to instruct students individually as well as in group lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Utilized intuitive and adaptable teaching skills to tailor the material based on the needs of each specific grade of students. I gained insight into creating value and generating enthusiasm and motivation. Volunteered tutoring for those students struggling in various subjects to ensure they were given an opportunity for success in their near and distant futures. Also, As Dean, an administrative level, put me in more of a management role, dealing with behavioral issues, parent meetings, and being the judge and jury on punishments to fit the “crime” for students, with hopes of correcting unwanted behaviors.

PRODUCTION/MANUFACTURING

Production Supervisor A.O.C. Resins LLC, Lakeland, 2002-2004

I led a team of 15 associates in the process of formulating and loading polymer liquid resin onto tank wagons for delivery to customers. I ensured that we met our daily scheduled production adherence, and doing so as safely and as efficiently as possible. I led all monthly safety training sessions as well. My job was also to assign task and production tasks to individuals according to their strengths for optimal performance. I drove good GMP’s, and 5S practices in daily pre-shift meetings, while keeping the associates informed of our position performance wise. I was very effective in accomplishing all of our goals and sustaining them over time.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science, Ed Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL 1998-2003

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