JAMES MELLO

FAIRHAVEN, MA *****

(C): 774-***-****

adpj16@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Progressive career growth and leadership experience with 15+ years of experience gained in fast-paced manufacturing environments supporting demanding customers.

Proven Manufacturing Leadership experience with applied skills and success applied in fast-paced production environments with proven mechanical abilities.

Quick-to-learn and adapt to ever-changing technologies and processes combined with an outstanding attendance and safety record. I enjoy coaching, training and directing others using continuous improvement tools to achieve profitable growth and team maturity.

EXPERIENCE

QUAD/GRAPHICS (NYSE: QUAD) www.qg.com, Taunton, MA 2010 to January 2018 (Plant Closure)

Production Crew Leader / Finishing / Bindery Departments

Lead, train and motivate production crews to ensure the efficient operation of the equipment.

Set up and operate high-speed, complex, book stitching & binding / finishing equipment and apply particular skills and experience operating auxiliary equipment including computer-programmed, inline inserting systems, labeling systems, trimmers, flatbed cutters and stackers plus Poly & Shrink-Wrap packaging equipment.

Accountable for Safety, Quality and Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction.

Troubleshoot adjust and repair any mechanical problems and provide preventative maintenance.

Provide technical support to Customer-Service Representatives and Quality Control analysts.

Continuously monitor flow of materials, equipment set-ups, job progress, quality, scheduling and production and equipment data-collection to monitor safety, efficiency, equipment performance, maintenance and productivity plus troubleshooting, repair and preventive maintenance.

BAYSTATE SOFTBALL, New Bedford, MA 2002 to 2011

Assistant Coach

Assist in the coordination and supervision of multiple softball teams l

Assist in the development of team rules, communicating them to players and parents

Ensure that health and safety precautions are observed during all activities

Help players achieve gains in athletic skill and team performance

ACUSHNET COMPANY, New Bedford, MA. 1992 to 2004

Utility Worker

Responsible for knowing and training all aspects of the plant

Assistant Supervisor for the weekend shift

Material Handler

Machine Operator

Fork Lift Driver

U.S. Marine Corps. USA. 1983 to 1987 HONORABLE DISCHARGE

Supply Logistics Clerk

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Education: Graduate / Diploma: New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School

Certificate in Carpentry: New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School

Safety Training: Safety and Hazardous Materials Training including OSHA compliance, Hearing Conservation, Lock-Out / Tag-Out, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Leadership Training: Strategic leadership, Effective Communications Skills, Legal Interviewing, Diversity, Sexual Harassment, Conflict Resolution.

Process Improvement Training: ISO 9001 Standards plus Six Sigma & 5S methods

Certifications: Stand-up and Sit-down Forklift

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