Experienced Team Leader and Production Specialist
Resume:
Christopher A. Turner
Blairs, Va. 24527
OBJECTIVE Experienced production worker with strong leadership skills seeking a Team Lead position or production worker position to utilize my expertise in supervising teams, optimizing workflows, and maintaining high safety and quality standards. Committed to driving productivity and fostering a collaborative work environment.
EDUCATION: Bachelors in Business Management, Minor in Economics
Emory & Henry College’96
Advanced Studies Diploma, Honor Graduate
Chatham High School ‘92
I received additional trainings on the job and through workshop and seminars to
enhance my job performance and prepare for promotions attained within the
workplace. Several workshops focused on marketing, sales, management, and plant
operations.
WORK EXPERIENCE: O-I, LLC
Palletizer January 2024 – present
Fork Lift Operator
safely move materials, finished goods, and other products within the warehouse
or production area.
AeroFarms
Team Lead July 2022 -present
Provide direction (through supervisor) and coordinate activities of
operators. Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment
within their respective areas. Effectively direct, train, develop, and evaluate
department staff. I also have multi-vac troubleshooting experience.
Morgan Olson LLC
Supervisor, April 2020-November 2021
Oversee daily operations and ensure team members complete tasks efficiently
and on schedule. Assign work, set priorities, and monitor employee performance.
Train, coach, and mentor staff to improve skills and productivity. Ensure
compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.
Morgan Olson, LLC
Assembler, March 2020 - April 2020
Assemble pre-fabricated parts, to customer and engineering
specifications and standards, using pneumatic, electric, and general tools to rivet
drill, screw, bolt, glue and seal sheetings, frames, stiffeners, rub rails, roofs, floors
and sides on an automated line, as part of a line crew, or at an individual work cell.
Morgan Olson, LLC
April 2020
Team Lead
Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the truck fabrication team to
ensure production goals and quality standards are met. Assign tasks and
manage workflow among fabricators and welders, ensuring efficient use of
resources and time. Provide technical guidance and support to team members
on fabrication techniques, tools, and safety procedures. Inspect fabricated
parts and assemblies for quality, accuracy, and compliance with
specifications. Monitor and enforce workplace safety policies and procedures
to maintain a safe working environment. Collaborate with production
managers and engineers to resolve fabrication issues and improve processes.
IKEA, Corporation
July 2016 – Dec. 2019
Complete Line Team Leader/Supervisor
Lead and coordinate the daily operations of the wood products team to meet
production schedules and quality standards. Assign tasks and manage workflow
for woodworkers, assemblers, and other team members. Ensure all wood
products are fabricated, assembled, and finished according to IKEA’s
specifications and quality guidelines. Train, mentor, and support team
members to enhance their skills and productivity. Monitor and enforce
workplace safety policies, ensuring compliance with IKEA’s safety
standards. Collaborate with other departments such as design, logistics, and
quality control to optimize production processes. Conduct regular inspections
of products and processes to maintain high quality and identify areas for
improvement. Maintain accurate records of production output, quality
metrics and team performance. Resolve operational issues and provide timely
feedback to management. Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team
environment aligned with IKEA’s values and culture. Participate in
continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste,
and promote sustainability.
REFERENCES WILL BE GIVEN UPON REQUESTS
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