Team Leader Grand Rapids

Tommy Page

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Martin, MI *****

269-***-**** *********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To work in an environment where my extensive manufacturing or automotive repair experience can be used to benefit the organization as well as provide me with opportunities for growth and advancement.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Operated a wide variety of machines involved with the manufacturing of office furniture and the automotive industry. Operated saws, progressive stamping presses, spot welders, laminating machines, Hot presses, Cold presses and sanding equipment. Team Leader for 21/2 years. Trained in ISO guidelines, KAIZEN, LEAN Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, KANBAN and was involved with the AOE program as a Safety AOE and a Quality AOE. Michigan Certified Automotive Technician. Trained in many areas of auto repair. Excellent supervisory skills. Sales experience in the retail food industry. Great customer relations and service.

EXPERIENCE

Resistance Welder/Maintenance

Jedco Aerospace Inc., Grand Rapids, MI

Operate Resistance welding machines per customer specifications. Measure and inspect parts and maintain a quality work ethic. Also, helped maintenance with projects and drove company vehicle to deliver parts.

Senior Training Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Kalamazoo, MI 09/2015 to 11/2015

Train new and existing members on machines and company standards and policies. Involved in operations of manufacturing.

Machine Operator

PRIDGEON AND CLAY INC., Grand Rapids, MI

09/2011 to 09/2015

Operating a wide variety of machinery, Progressive metal stamping presses, hand feed presses, spot welders and computer aided robotic welders. Use of many measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, CMM and torque testers. Participate in Employee Suggestion Program.

Machine Operator

TRUE TEXTILES INC., Grand Rapids, MI

01/2011 to 09/2011

Responsible for the operating of nine knitting machines. Troubleshoot machine operation, Verifying size, color and order quantities. Maintaining a clean and safe work area and flexing to customer demands.

Team Leader/assembly

HAWORTH INC., Holland, MI 06/1995 to 01/2009

Team Member - Assembled a variety of office furniture. Team Leader for 2 1/2 years.

Operated a variety of machines involved in the manufacturing of high quality office furniture. Worked with wood working machines, welding, assembly and involved with safety, training and production. Excellent Communication Skills (Verbal and Written) Excellent Teamwork Skills (Work well with others) Flexible and can adapt to any situation. Trained in many areas of Lean Manufacturing (Kaizen, 5S, KanBan) Received many performance awards.

Route Sales Manager

CABANA FOODS INC., Detroit, MI

04/1986 to 06/1995

Route Sales Manager- Supervised 7-10 Route sales people. Responsible for 3 Warehouses. Maintained a large customer base. Started as a route salesperson and was promoted to Manager. Continually called on new and existing accounts. Called on major corporate customers and promoted our products. Motivated a Sales Team of 7-10 employees. Maintained a high customer satisfaction level. Doubled sales within a 2- year period.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

1 Yr., Communications, Western Michigan University, MI, 1982 year(s)

2 1/2 yrs., Liberal Arts, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, MI, 1980-1982

Michigan Certificate, Automotive Technology, KVCC Automotive Academy, MI, 2009 -2010

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES

Automotive certification, State of Michigan, MI

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