KENNETH SUMMERS
513-***-**** • adaz9c@r.postjobfree.com • 3679 Shorewood Drive
SUMMARY
Skilled Production Team Lead with over 10 years in high-volume manufacturing environments focused on establishing and accomplishing challenging goals. Highly effective at optimizing procedures and improving team performance to achieve productivity benchmarks and set new standards for success.
SKILLS
Preventative maintenanceSystems implementation
Strong attention to detailWorkforce training
Continuous improvementsStrategic thinker
Meeting production goalsCertified forklift operator
Team oversightInitiative to work independently
Performance reportingNew employee training
EXPERIENCE
Production Lead
Huhtamaki Batavia, OH Apr 2018-Jul 2019
Assisted new employees with assembly tasks to maintain production levels
Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
Changed equipment over to new product
Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity improvement
Monitored production processes and adjusted schedules
Drove team performance through effective training, coaching and motivation of line employees
Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending
Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers
Maintained clean and organized work areas
Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures
Machine Operator
Huhtamaki Batavia, OH Jul 2015-Apr 2018
Completed minor machine maintenance, including oiling parts and cleaning components
Documented daily production data and submitted accurate, timely logs to keep management up to date on activities
Operated equipment in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements
Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining machines to prevent future malfunctions Reported all operational deficiencies to supervisor and maintenance personnel
Printing Assistant
Arnold Printing Company Cincinnati, OH Jun 2006-Mar 2012 Supplied clean-up rags and varsol by press, skids, trays and straps
Measured paper thickness and adjusted space between the blanket and impression cylinders
Jogged and stacked paper by delivering blank or partially printed stock to equipment
Lubricated and maintained printing machines
Examined printed copy for correct ink density, position on paper and registration
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
High School Diploma
Amelia High School Batavia, OH