Machine Operator Production Lead

Sherman A. Howze

**** ****** ***** **.

Lithonia, GA 30038

Phone: 224-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

Career Objective:

Seeking a responsible position to utilize my skills and abilities to fulfill the needs of employers and the organization.

Core Competencies:

Highly organized, accomplished with extensive knowledge of handling daily tasks.

●Ability to communicate professionally and effectively while maintaining and projecting a positive attitude and composure

●Enthusiastic and ability to take initiatives

●Possess excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

●Attention to detail

●Good with problem solving and has excellent time management skills

●Dependable and committed to completing assignments

Career Summary:

Production Lead focused on producing high quality products that exceed customer expectations to achieve company production and revenue goals. I was working for a food manufacturing company where I entered as an assembly line technician. I moved up to a machine operator. Still driven, I worked my way up to an Area Lead where I started to learn more about managing and the business side. With the help of my supervisors and production workers, the company promoted me to Line Lead. There I led a team of 35-50 employees on the line.

Knowledge, Certifications and Trainings:

Production Line Management

OSHA Regulations

Safety and Sanitation Standards

GMP

SQF

HACCP Trained

Assembly Line Set up

S5 Knowledge

Extruder Operator

AMA Communications Certificate

Forklift and walkie rider Certified

CPR, AED and basic first aid

Professional Experience:

Geon, Waukegan, IL

Production Lead

2017 - 2024

●Trained new hires on proper use of equipment and best practices in the manufacturing process

●Maintained accurate records of produce specifications, inventory levels, quality standards and other pertinent information

●Performed rood cause analysis when problems arose to prevent future occurrences

●Supervised team members to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies

●Ensured that all products met established quality standards prior to shipment from facility

●Developed and implemented effective strategies to maximize productivity and optimize resources

●Utilized Lean Six Sigma principles to streamline operations

●Laison between shop floor and management

●Transport products and materials to respective areas via trucks and forklifts

●Calibrated machines and assemble equipment

Vista Medical Center, Waukegan, IL

Lead Cook

2013 - 2018

●Supervised staff and orchestrated preparing meals for hospital patients, staff and visitors

Little Lady Foods, Waukegan, IL

Operations Lead

2005 – 2013

managed production activities

Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction

Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions

Planned, directed, coordinated, and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.

Maintained up-to-date knowledge and information about technology and plant management best practices

Determined suitable crewing requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules

Trained new employees on various machinery

Birchwood Foods, Kenosha, WI

Warehouse

2000 – 2005

Received, stored, and shipped goods and materials.

Tagged all inbound merchandise with receiving date.

Cleaned and maintained the warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.

Operated forklifts and other heavy machinery safely.

Unloaded cargo from truck with hand trucks and pallet jacks.

Stacked and stored pallets at the end of the shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.

Operated PC and RF-based computer systems with a high level of accuracy.

Education:

North Chicago High School, North Chicago, IL

GED

References:

Will be available upon request

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