Karriem Hammonds
Memphis
Summary
Dynamic Production Lead with a proven track record at Empire Packing, enhancing operational efficiency through innovative process improvements. Skilled in quality control and team coordination, I successfully trained staff, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and achieving a 20% reduction in waste. Committed to excellence and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Lead
Empire Packing
Memphis, TN
12.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily production schedules, ensuring timely completion of all manufacturing targets.
- Trained and mentored team members on operational best practices and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste.
- Coordinated workflow across multiple production lines to optimize resource utilization.
- Trained new hires on production procedures, ensuring a quick ramp-up time and consistent performance levels across the team.
- Managed a team of production workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective scheduling techniques.
- Participated in safety training programs to maintain a thorough understanding of best practices, ensuring full compliance within the team.
- Collaborated with Quality Control teams to address any issues identified during inspections, implementing corrective actions as necessary to prevent reoccurrence.
- Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wake Forest High
Wake Forest, NC06.2015
Skills
- Quality control
- Troubleshooting
- Team coordination
- Quality assurance
- Basic math
- Cost reduction
- Workflow management
- Health and safety compliance
- Operations management
- Heavy lifting
- Machinery operation
- Punctual and dependable
- Punctual and reliable
- Teamwork and coordination
- Language fluency
- Quality inspection
- Production line work
- Visual inspection
- Equipment setup
- Flexible schedule
- Picking and packing
- Pallet jacks
- Staging shipments
Timeline
Production Lead
Empire Packing
12.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Wake Forest High