Vaughn O. Powell
Middletown, DE 19709
*************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Forklift certified since 2004
Specimen Collector Certified
CPR Certified
Train new employees on machinery, packing and feeding machines
Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills
Capability to perform accurate make ready of cutter and stripping units
Ability to avoid waste by proper operation of machine
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Union Packaging Yeadon, Pennsylvania May 2014 - Present
Production Supervisor
Supervises two shifts consisting of 25 team members
Enforces all company policies, procedures, and OSHA rules and regulations
Review production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure minimal cost and prevent operational delay
Completes a cutting make ready, changes rule, makes up rule if needed, nicks die up, and replaces rubber on die
Union Packaging Yeadon, Pennsylvania October 2006 - May 2014
Press Operator
Directed and maintained daily press operations for an assigned shift to assure maximum efficiency and maintenance of necessary quality and inventory levels consistent with client requirements
Maintained and implemented proper make-ready information and ensures proper start-up procedures
Monitored production data including quality and downtime using charts and graphs to ensure necessary standards are maintained and/or improved
Trained and supervised crew members to work safely and efficiently to ensure consistent reliable operational efficiencies
Union Packaging Yeadon, Pennsylvania September 2003 - October 2006
Finishing Operator
Conducted periodic quality checks and took corrective actions to fix defects identified
Performed necessary repairs during production
Completed daily and weekly machine maintenance
Communicated with supervisor to determine priorities for the day and identify any changeovers or other special directions related to the department
Union Packaging Yeadon, Pennsylvania June 2003 - September 2003
Case Sealer Operator
Loaded skids according to pre-written specifications
Organized corrugated cardboard and off load incoming corrugated cardboards and stack them neatly in the assigned appropriate
Served as a backup to shipper/receiver as needed
EDUCATION
John Bartram High School Philadelphia, Pennsylvania September 1989 - June 1993 High School Diploma (Electrical)