Joshua Wassell
Moline
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Manager with a proven track record of ownership and initiative, consistently exceeding company expectations through a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. Expertise in fostering productive working relationships and thriving in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments while effectively managing goals and team development. Recognized as a motivational leader and organizational problem-solver, with advanced skills in supervision, team building, and customer service. Possesses a decade of hands-on experience as a Machine Operator in manufacturing settings, adept at operating machinery, conducting precise measurements, and implementing positive changes that drive company success while maximizing employee engagement and performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Arconic
Riverdale, IA
01.2024 - 03.2026
- Managed production timelines to ensure on-time delivery of manufacturing targets.
- Developed and implemented strategies that enhanced operational efficiency while reducing waste.
- Facilitated collaboration among diverse teams to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, aiming to reduce downtime.
- Addressed and resolved issues promptly to enhance productivity levels.
- Diagnosed production bottlenecks and proposed actionable solutions to streamline operations and boost efficiency.
Night Stocker
HyVee Foods
Rock Island, IL
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Executed efficient stocking of shelves to ensure consistent product accessibility and maintain store organization.
- Monitored inventory levels through regular checks to ensure precision and minimize stock discrepancies.
- Analyzed and refined stocking processes in partnership with team members to boost workflow efficiency.
MTM/Coach
Custom-Pak
De Witt, IA
10.2015 - 10.2023
- Provided guidance to participants in order to help them develop their skills and achieve desired goals.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Monitored production runs and identified any issues with quality or operation of the machines.
- Troubleshot machine problems and made repairs as needed or reported them to maintenance personnel for resolution.
- Received instructions from supervisors regarding job orders and scheduled tasks.
Machine Operator Packer
PPC
Moline, IL
09.2012 - 06.2015
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance, ensuring all items met customer standards.
- Monitored production equipment and reported any malfunctions or needed repairs to maintenance staff.
- Stacked filled boxes on pallets according to company guidelines for shipping purposes.
- Maintained accurate records of production output, downtime, and other data points.
- Followed safety procedures while operating machinery and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Checked labels against orders prior to placing them onto packages for accuracy.
- Assembled finished product for shipment by packing, crating, loading and securing items.
- Minimized waste and lag times by maintaining orderly and clean work area and equipment.
- Restocked packaging items and tracked boxes, tape and fill materials from inventory.
- Operated and tended product packaging machines.
Education
High School Diploma -
United Township High School
East Moline, IL06-2012
Skills
- Equipment Management
- Performance Evaluation
- Team Development
- Communication Abilities
- Performance Improvements
- Group Leadership
- Equipment Maintenance
- Effective Communication
- Workplace safety management
- Strategic Planning
- Hand and Power Tools
- Troubleshooting
- Hydraulic Repair
- Operations auditing
- Repairs Knowledge
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Production planning
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Production scheduling
Affiliations
- I love Disc Golfing.
- I like hooking into big fish the fight is well worth the wait!
- Cars are my knitch I've literally overhauled an 1981 chevy C10 with my father all the way from frame up.
Certification
- Forklift cert. (Custom-Pak) 2021
- Skyjack Cert. (Custom-Pak) 2017
- JLG 30/50 (Custom-Pak) 2017
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Production Manager
Arconic
01.2024 - 03.2026
Night Stocker
HyVee Foods
10.2023 - 12.2023
MTM/Coach
Custom-Pak
10.2015 - 10.2023
Machine Operator Packer
PPC
09.2012 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
United Township High School
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
other