Ali Edwards

Business Advancing Lead/Supervisor

Cary, NC 27519

adzojg@r.postjobfree.com

+1-708-***-****

Experienced Mechanical Technician and Manufacturing Team Leader brings a combination of strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate team workers. Possesses a strong understanding of 6S and of workplace safety regulations and ensures staff always follows standards. Brings 20 years of experience in leadership roles, strong mechanical aptitude, and continuous improvement. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

General Manager

AJ’s Cheesecakes - Raleigh, NC

July 2021 to Present

Open and close store

Oversee daily production

Oversee bakery operations

Oversee front of the house operations

Handle banking transactions

Create revenue reports

Manage a crew of seven daily

Assign job tasks to talent

Assign talent shifts

Coach and counsel talent

Train new talent

Hire and release talent

Ordering products

Taking weekly and monthly inventory

Lead Mechanical Technician

Lotus Bakeries US Manufacturing LLC - Mebane, NC

April 2021 to April 2022

Dismantle machines, replace defective parts & motors Clean and repair shafts, pulleys, gears, bearings & robotics Machine maintenance

Reading and interpreting conveyor blueprints

Reading and interpreting conveyor installation manuals Assembling and/or disassembling conveyor components (motor/reducer, bearings, pulleys, etc.) Understanding of pneumatics, air operated components Exhibit strong trouble-shooting skills and able to resolve equipment malfunctions Cooperating and communicating effectively with key project personnel Created and implemented plant-wide work instructions Created and implemented training matrixes for new talent Strong attention to detail

Mechanical Technician

JBT Tipper Tie - Apex, NC

August 2019 to April 2021

Reviews production needs as listed on the computerized production system, and helps to insure the team’s production levels meet scheduled demand. Alerts shift supervisor to any hindrances in meeting the production schedule. Works to manage product inventory to increase inventory flow (turns). Starts up, operates and performs machine maintenance as directed by the party responsible for the incumbent’s training as needed in order to keep the equipment running/operational. Follows all safety procedures, particularly proper lock-out and tag out procedures. Ensures machine guarding is properly in place on presses before operating the machines. Cleans presses and sweeps floor at end of each shift, or as necessary throughout the shift. Participates in process improvement initiatives. May work as a team with other Press Department employees on process improvement projects.

Runs, prints (if necessary), and understands the open order report in order to determine which clips need to be produced and establish the priority for daily production. Ensures proper wire/string is installed/welded to equipment depending on product being produced. Operate power and industrial tools and mobile equipment such as scissor lifts and power trucks. Train new mechanics and coaching

Read prints and schematics to build, changeover, and repair die. Blow Mold Machine Operator

Pepsi Bottle Ventures - Garner, NC

February 2020 to August 2020

Operate and troubleshoot blow molder

Operate and troubleshoot SPS machine

Operate and troubleshoot bottle and case labelers

Operate and troubleshoot capper

Operate and troubleshoot bottle filling machine

Quality Control Checks and Inspections

Quality Laboratory diagnostics

Assistant Manager

Culvers - Apex, NC

January 2020 to March 2020

Front End and Back End Manager

Dining room Ambassador

Drive thru operation

Created revenue reports

Cash handling operation

Managed a crew of 20+ employees

Aluminum Lithium Lead

Arconic - Lafayette, IN

June 2014 to November 2019

Design and set charges

• Oversee and operate the 45K and 90k furnaces

• Charge, skim, sample, and alloy furnaces

• Operate homogenization and CEC dry out ovens

• Operate lithium transfer system

• Overhead crane and forklift certified

• Certified in LOTO process and procedures

• Operate GLAMA and KT Grant robot

• Repair and/or replace troughing

• Maintain and clean the 622 degasser

• Load and unload flatbed trucks

• Operate and maintain skim and dross cooling system

• Create and enter all shift, calculations, and inventory reports into Oracle and the daily transfer logs

• Train new talent

• Assign tasks

• Coaching and Grooming

• Train talent on 5S + Safety

Logistics Technician

Arkema Coating Resigns - Alsip, IL

2012 to 2013

Obtained forklift and filter room certification while maintaining a strict safety and personal goal focus

* Took the initiative to self train on latex tank truck loading in idle time to cut training costs

* Trained new employees

* Drummed and toted finished latex materials

* Trained in LOTO and confined space process and procedures

* Trained in DOT regulations

Production Operator

NuFarm Americas - Chicago, IL

2008 to 2012

Drumming and toting

* Certified charger

* Operate the Serec automated, and the Express and Elf manual production lines.

* Trained in confined space entry

* Two time employee of the month recipient

Education

High school or equivalent

Skills

• Welding

• Wire welding

• Oracle (6 years)

• Ms office (10+ years)

• Training (10+ years)

• Excel (4 years)

• Powerpoint (10+ years)

• Word (10+ years)

• Time management (10+ years)

• Machine Operator (10+ years)

• Forklift (10+ years)

• Quality Control (5 years)

• 5S

• Plastics Blow Molding

• Plastics Injection Molding

• Lean Manufacturing

• Manufacturing

• Mechanical Knowledge

• Leadership Experience

• Supervising Experience

• Leadership

• Project management

• Continuous improvement

• Maintenance

• Microsoft Office

• Restaurant management

• Management

Certifications and Licenses

ServSafe Manager

November 2020 to November 2025

Certificate Number 20036273

CNA

Food Handler Certification

Assessments

Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution — Proficient November 2020

Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals Full results: Proficient

Work style: Reliability — Proficient

October 2021

Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient

Sales skills — Proficient

October 2021

Influencing and negotiating with customers

Full results: Proficient

Warehouse associate — Highly Proficient

January 2020

Assesses the tendencies that are important for success in warehouse roles. Full results: Highly Proficient

Supervisory skills: Interpersonal skills — Proficient March 2021

Fostering a collaborative environment and conducting difficult conversations Full results: Proficient

Management fit — Highly Proficient

March 2021

Measures the traits that are important for success in management positions Full results: Highly Proficient

Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees — Highly Proficient August 2021

Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions Full results: Highly Proficient

Mechanical knowledge — Proficient

June 2022

Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Proficient

Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

Additional Information

SKILLS

• Management, MS Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Oracle efficient. Excellent time management skills. Human performance and 5S training. Highly trainable. Wire welding training. Display loyalty and dedication on every level of employment.

E-MAIL adzojg@r.postjobfree.com

2109 Freeport Dr • Cary, NC 27519 • PHONE 708-***-****

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