Supervise 10 production workers, maintain excellent rapport to create a close knit teamCoordinate all plant departments and crews to maintain quality, safety, and efficient performanceAssist with production lines to prevent slowdowns if neededEnsure all data entries are correct and up to date.Provide routine feedback to production and plant managers to ensure a smooth running production roomOversee all daily production reports and file them accordinglyEnsure proper safety techniques, provide training for new equipment, explain proper use of PPE and answer allquestions promptlyPosition and alternate production workers to fill gaps in production lines and to increase proficiency in theshipping linesEnsure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer'sinstructions; troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs when neededCoordinate all production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers

Setup and executed twin screw extruders for compoundingMaintained all cleanliness of tooling and dyesOversaw testing for quality and maintained machines to run smoothly in order to provide the best quality productsUsed data entry skills to accurately enter product information to ensure professional standards are metTrained all new trainees on various machines, outlining all safety requirements, preventive care, and all directions in a clear, friendly mannerOperated forklifts and ensured safety guidelines to move products and improve efficiency company-wide

Set up and maintained balloon die cutting machinesReviewed work orders, blueprints, specifications, or job samples to determine components, settings, and adjustments for cutting and slicing machinesRemoved defective or substandard materials from machines, and readjust machine components so that products meet standardsStarted machines to verify setups, and made any necessary adjustmentsCleaned and lubricated cutting machines, conveyors, blades, saws, or knives, using steam hoses, scrapers, brushes, or oil cansCut stock manually to prepare for machine cutting, using tools such as knives, cleavers, handsaws, or hammers and chisels

Started and executed extruder'sGathered all paperwork and tools for specific jobs to prep each jobTested all machines for quality control, ensured cleanliness of each machine to prevent future malfunctions and to increase productivity in alignment with all workplace policiesOversaw quality checks for finished products to ensure client satisfactionCleaned and maintained all tools and dyes within all company regulationsTrained new hires on set up processes, quality checks, and efficiency

Count and maintain inventory for production plant. Order products as needed. Set up cycle counts. Set up racking to store products on. Helped ship products to other plants. Used forklifts to put products away.