Steven Nichols
McHenry,IL
Summary
Dynamic Team Lead with extensive experience at TEQ A Toppan Company, excelling in quality control and operations management. Proven track record in training staff, enhancing production efficiency, and maintaining high safety standards. Adept at problem-solving and fostering strong team relationships to drive performance and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead Production
TEQ A Toppan Company
09.2023 - Current
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Managed schedules, found coverage for short shifts.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Assisted in material delivery times
- Handled scheduling with customer service reps
Operator Lead
TEQ/Sonoco Products Co
11.2013 - 09.2023
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
QA Technician
TEQ
06.2010 - 11.2013
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests Etc TT tester/Chattilon force tester.
- Inspected finished products for overall quality to customer specifications.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and specifications.
- TT Tester trouble shooting/fix or repair
Education
High School Diploma -
McHenry West High School
McHenry05.2000
Skills
- Quality control
- Production monitoring
- Operations management
- Equipment maintenance
- Workflow management
- Deadline management
- Task delegation
- Workplace safety
- Testing procedures
- Quality assurance requirements
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Functional testing
- Materials assessment
- Inspection reports
Certification
Supervisory Leadership
Timeline
Team Lead Production
TEQ A Toppan Company
09.2023 - Current
Operator Lead
TEQ/Sonoco Products Co
11.2013 - 09.2023
QA Technician
TEQ
06.2010 - 11.2013
High School Diploma -
McHenry West High School