Richard Reed

adbuhp@r.postjobfree.com H: 419-***-**** 1205 Peck St, Toledo, OH 43608

Summary

Observant Team Leader with drive to streamline protocols for maximized production, effective maintenance and employee progress. Safety-focused and committed to solutions-oriented problem-solving. Knowledgeable about Bindery equipment and printed products.

Skills

●Supervisor training

●Team Liaison

●Executive team leadership

●Forklift certified

●Product verification

●Safety program oversight

●Workforce training

●Materials knowledge

●Tool efficiency development

●Production log maintenance

●Shipment preparation

●Quality assurance

●Technical skills

●New employee training

Experience

Melnor Graphics (formerly North Toledo Graphics) Toledo, OH

Bindery Lead Operator

02/2009 - 03/2019

●Cleaned and lubricated equipment on regular schedules to maintain life of machinery and achieve consistent operations

●Practiced safe lockout procedures to prevent injury to personnel during maintenance or rebuilding procedures

●Maintained tools by cleaning before and after each shift

●Inspected 650 and 750 stitching equipment on a continuous basis during production and made monitoring adjustments to maintain system integrity and peak operations

●Performed troubleshooting techniques and testing procedures to ensure each machine was working optimally

●Identified machinery issues and repaired parts to keep equipment up and running

●Delegated tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and expertise, leading to increase in productivity and workflow

●Calibrated each machine at beginning and end of each shift

●Created and maintained detailed daily activity logs

●Managed scheduling for 7 employees to ensure optimal productivity

●Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability

●Saved costs by managing shrink processes and inventory levels for corrective action planning

●Motivated and led team members to work together to achieve targets

Pistons Automotive Toledo, OH

Automotive Production Assembly Operator

10/2016 - 05/2017

●Inspected incoming supplies to verify conformance with materials specifications and quality standards

●Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready at all times, maintaining strict compliance with Piston Automotive guidelines to keep products within tight tolerances

●Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively

●Achieved production targets through effective staff management, task allocation and materials coordination

Sunrise Windows Ltd. Temperance, MI

Key Operator

07/2000 - 10/2005

●Delegated and oversaw 15 employees to ensure proper daily operations

●Met production requirements as required by Sunrise standards

●Produced quality windows from frame processing to final inspection

●Maintained accurate record of back orders

●Operated the frame saw, screen saw, foam gun, and wrapper

●Material Handler

Cardinal Staffing Temperance, Michigan

General Laborer

07/2005 - 10/2009

●Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives

●Palletized boxes for easy movement and shipment

●Tracked movements with hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate

●Installed bracing, padding and strapping to prevent load shifting and materials damage

●Attached identifying tag or labels to materials or marked information on cases, bales, or other containers

●Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards

●Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels, preparing shipment documents and securing products on pallets

●Communicated with teammates and supervisors about potential hazards and other issues to resolve together

●Responded to job-related inquiries from supervisor quickly and professionally and provided updates on anticipated task completion times

●Met daily job requirements, quotas and attendance policies to be eligible for hire

Education and Training

Manatee High School Bradenton, FL

GED

Certifications

Certified in accordance with OSHA standards to operate a forklift.

Completed the National Safety Council/FLI Learning Systems Inc Coaching Lift Truck Operator Course & JJ Keller Safety Program

LP Gas and Electric

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