Dedicated and adaptable professional with a strong background in quality inspection and process improvement. Experienced in training new hires and implementing best practices to enhance team productivity and product quality.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Technician
Woodward INC
Rockford
01.2025 - Current
Demonstrated an understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles.
Trained newly hired employees to fill key positions, enhancing overall team productivity.
Adapted teaching methods to suit individual and group learning needs, improving training effectiveness.
Inspected parts before and after heat treatment process to ensure quality standards were met.
Conducted thorough inspections of components and systems for compliance with standards.
Collaborated with engineering teams to identify and resolve product defects, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Utilized precision measuring instruments to assess product specifications.
Production Line Leader
PCI Pharma Services
Rockford
03.2023 - 01.2025
Supervised team members, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards to maintain operational integrity.
Trained new staff on equipment operation and production protocols.
Managed inventory levels, facilitating seamless production flow and minimizing downtime.
Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency on the production line.
Monitored equipment performance and scheduled maintenance, optimizing operational reliability and reducing potential disruptions.
Ensured that all products met quality standards before being shipped out.
Collaborated with Quality Control personnel to ensure that manufactured products met customer specifications.
Delivery Courier
Spee-Dee Delivery Service
Rockford
06.2017 - 01.2021
Delivered packages efficiently across designated routes and maintained timely schedules.
Communicated with customers to confirm delivery details and address concerns.
Operated company vehicles while adhering to safety regulations and traffic laws.
Inspected vehicles regularly for maintenance needs and reported issues promptly.
Special Projects Analyst
True Value Company
Harvard
08.2011 - 04.2016
Compiled reports summarizing project progress and key findings to inform stakeholders.
Evaluated project performance against established goals, identifying enhancement opportunities for future projects.
Investigated best practices to improve operational efficiency across departments, fostering collaboration.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belvidere High School
Belvidere, IL
06-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Geometric Tolerances and Dimensioning
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL
Skills
Quality inspection
Precision measurement
Heat treating processes
Geometric dimensioning
Process improvement
Preventive Maintenance
Inventory management
Team leadership
Employee training
Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Operations Technician
Woodward INC
01.2025 - Current
Production Line Leader
PCI Pharma Services
03.2023 - 01.2025
Delivery Courier
Spee-Dee Delivery Service
06.2017 - 01.2021
Special Projects Analyst
True Value Company
08.2011 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Belvidere High School
Some College (No Degree) - Geometric Tolerances and Dimensioning