Experience

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  Nestlé Waters North America

  • Zephyrhills FL

  • Machine Operator

    • Mar 2012 - Present
    • Zephyrhills FL

    Responsibilities include operating, troubleshooting, conducting basic and preventative maintenance and performing changeovers on various bottling line equipment. Conducting hourly quality checks, completing online data entry and documentation for production, perform downtime tracking of events and analyze data as needed. Work effectively with peers as a team to support production goals. Work with Planning, Quality and Logistics to maximize results and efficiency. Comply with plant sanitation standards and keep work area clean. Operate a forklift in the production area to load raw materials and remove dunnage. Supports continuous improvement initiatives

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  Johnson Controls

  • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

  • Manufacturing Supervisor

    • Aug 1997 - Jul 2011
    • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

    Responsibilities included planning, assigning and directing the work force of 29 production and maintenance personnel engaged in receiving, shipping and material handling. Preparation of lost time and production reports, assist in setting and enforcing policies, control and manufacturing schedules to meet objectives, prepare time sheets, maintenance requests and maintain inventory records, interview, hiring recommendation, train and developed personnel, to include performance evaluation, rewarding and disciplining of employees. Analyze and assist in resolving work problems. Served as relief supervisor for vacation, sick leave and weekend overtime.

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  US Army

  • Various

  • First Sergeant/Master Sergeant

    • Jun 1975 - Nov 1996
    • Various

    Supervised and directed 80-147 personnel including Platoon Sergeants, Squad Leaders and soldiers, reported directly to the Unit Commander. Advised Commander regarding personnel, military readiness, operation procedures as well as capabilities and limitations of various technical systems. Directed day to day operations of the unit, reviewed training schedules, trained officers and senior enlisted officers in a classroom setting as well as through an on-the-job training program. Enforced policies, procedures and military standards including an honorable code of ethics. Created and implemented training objectives and goals for newly assigned personnel. Conducted personnel performance evaluations and made recommendations for further development which included training, transfers, promotions, disciplinary and other actions. Ensured operator level maintenance readiness of 75 vehicles and equipment in excess of 5 million dollars and directed a maintenance crew of 42 personnel.