RICHARD W. MITCHELL
Trotwood, OH ***** •347-***-****• *******.**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To provide a vehicle for professional and personal development in a mid-level position with a company that promotes staff empowerment, utilizes unique skill sets and provides avenues for career advancement.
SKILLS
● Ability to promote operations goals and productivity by demonstrating collaboration and team encouragement
● Trained extensively in supervisory, leadership, management, and technology roles
● Expert in dismantling, servicing, and repair of commercial industrial machines
● Extensive knowledge of setup/operation of a wide variety of machines WORK EXPERIENCE
Meijer Distribution Center 7/2018 to Present
FILLER OPERATOR & DAIRY PRODUCTION OPERATOR
● Operates assigned equipment (using the Plex software system) in accordance with proper Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS), including autonomous machine maintenance
● Train new personnel on operation of equipment, GMP's and recycling guidelines
● Maintained quality standards in a fast paced work environment
● Inspect date codes, weights, labels, and bottles with the FDA paperwork before packaging
● Monitor, troubleshoot and adjust machines, using micrometers and weight scales to ensure product specification
● Pipeline connection to tank for pulling of product to filler
● Perform timely and accurate filler quality checks including carton codes, fitment, top and bottom seals and weights
● Conduct quality checks every hour, sensory quality checks every 15 minutes and record them into a computer
● Comply with all applicable food safety regulations (Safe Quality Foods, FDA and Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
● Clean and change over equipment for appropriate product manufacture
● Perform and document daily (CIP & SIP) sanitation activities of the equipment Manpower Staffing of Dayton Inc. 2/2018 to 7/2018
Various Temporary Warehouse Positions
● Assembly and packing
Fuyao Glass America Inc., Dayton, Ohio
Bystronic Operator 8/2017 to 2/2018
● Operated the KUKA Robotics System
● Inspected and maintained quality control before and during production
● Carried out and recorded finished goods inspections as specified
● Identified programming and set up errors
● Making notes of production times to ensure MRP system is correct
● Carried out continuous improvement, 5S and total changeover of cells
● Perform some of the fettling requirements and second operations
● Ensured materials are checked for size, thickness and grade prior to cutting
● Calculating and inputting parameters to ensure products meet specification
● Loading of programs and ensuring best use of materials in stock Independent Contractor, New York City
CONSTRUCTION LABORER 2014 to 2017
● Worked at residential and commercial job sites installing sheetrock, drywall, compound, and metal work
Port More Missionary Preparatory School, St. Catherine, Jamaica PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER 2006 to 2014
● Taught K-12 students in proper techniques, rules, and protocols of athletics and recreational games
● Mentored students in social skills, good conduct and sportsmanship Jamaica Beverages, St. Catherine, Jamaica
SUPERVISOR and PRODUCTION LEAD 2004 to 2006
● Manufacturer of bottled water, soft drinks, and sodas for distribution in local markets
● Trained laborers and supervisors in Equipment operations, production standards and quality assurance
● Conducted PowerPoint and Video presentations to groups of 60 employees per shift Self- Employed, Kingston, Jamaica
Academic Tutoring 2001 to 2003
● Provided private instruction to students ages 10 to 19 in academics including arithmetic, English Language, Geography, Chemistry and Physics
● Advocated for students to enhance their learning 'by consulting with parents, and school officials
● Guided a low performing student to improve in ranking from 0 to B grade within one semester J Wray and Nephew, Kingston, Jamaica
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR 1990 to 2001
Manufacturer of wines and spirits for export and local market distribution Responsibilities
● Oversaw daily plant operations with the production of 200 brands of wines and spirits
● Supervised line changes to meet production specifications for jobs
● Lead a production team of 100 on 5 lines to maximize efficiency and quality
● Instilled motivation and pride in team by example to consistently achieve productivity and quality
● Conduct employee training in international export regulations, and safety practices
● Consult with internal and external customers to determine batch requirements
● Review line volumes, and procure raw materials through communications with department liaisons
● Conduct quality assurance sampling and testing of batch before full processing
● Maintain detailed data reports of production
Results achieved
● Consistently exceeded production goals ahead of schedule
● Rated high in customer satisfaction of finished goods EDUCATION
University of Phoenix
Warehouse/Production Team Lead Certification 8/2018 Exed Community College, Jamaica
Introduction to Computer Programming
Microsoft Windows Suite Certification
University of Technology, Jamaica
Certification Training in Electrical Installation and Electronics
● Graduated top of class
Kingston Technical High School, Jamaica
Mechanical Engineering Diploma
● Trained in design, fabrication and maintenance of machines including Welding, Presses, Lathes, and Shapers
OSHA 1O-hour Construction Safety and Health Certification References – upon request