William Grider
Farmer City
Summary
Results-driven production professional with expertise in machine operation, continuous improvement, and team supervision. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency through effective troubleshooting and adherence to OSHA compliance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Foundation Production Tech
BASF Agricultural Solutions
Champaign, IL
06.2024 - Current
- Operated and maintained production equipment to ensure optimal performance and reduce downtime.
- Conducted quality control inspections to verify product adherence to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions quickly to minimize disruptions in production schedules.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated material requisitions to support uninterrupted production flow.
- Assisted in the documentation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for enhanced compliance and training purposes.
Packaging Supervisor
Remington Seeds
Le Roy, IL
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Supervised daily packaging operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards for various customers.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for packaging processes and equipment usage.
- Conducted regular inspections of packaging equipment, identifying maintenance needs to minimize downtime.
- Developed and maintained packaging schedules, aligning production goals with operational capacity.
- Labeled, recorded, and inspected packaging to prepare for shipment or storage.
3rd Shift Supervisor
Hudson Technologies
Champaign, IL
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Supervised 3rd shift operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize production efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Trained new employees on equipment operation and safety protocols to enhance team performance.
- Monitored key performance indicators, adjusting workflows to meet production targets effectively.
- Conducted regular safety audits, identifying hazards and enforcing compliance with safety regulations.
- Provided constructive feedback to employees through regular performance reviews, promoting continuous improvement in job performance.
Field Supervisor
Remington Seeds
Bloomington, IL
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Coordinated planting schedules and harvesting activities to optimize yield performance.
- Led field operations to ensure crop quality and adherence to agricultural standards.
- Monitored pest control measures, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of field activities, ensuring proper documentation was available for internal reviews and audits.
- Upheld company standards by enforcing strict adherence to policies and procedures during all field activities.
- Planned and scheduled field activities according to set timelines and order of operations.
Education
Associates of Business Management - Business Management
Parkland Community College
Champaign, IL05-2020
Skills
- Testing and troubleshooting
- Machine operation
- Material handling equipment
- Continuous improvement
- Assembly line experience
- Data entry
- OSHA compliance (10 Hour General Industry Completed, 30 Hour General Industry is in progress)
- Lean manufacturing techniques (Yellow Belt through BASF)
- Six sigma principles
- Team supervision
- Safety operation procedures
- Preventive Maintenance
Accomplishments
Assisted in the building of RCMS/HIRA at the Champaign Soy Foundation Site (BASF)
Volunteer regularly at our Church for food drives and teaching teens
Volunteer as a coach for local sports (basketball, baseball) building confidence in kids/teens
Help with local fundraising activities (St. Judes, local club sports for kids, Homeless awareness with One Winters Night)
Timeline
Foundation Production Tech
BASF Agricultural Solutions
06.2024 - Current
Packaging Supervisor
Remington Seeds
01.2023 - 06.2024
3rd Shift Supervisor
Hudson Technologies
10.2021 - 01.2023
Field Supervisor
Remington Seeds
03.2020 - 10.2021
Associates of Business Management - Business Management
Parkland Community College