Zachary Schwartz
Bristol
Summary
Dedicated, motivated and hard-working team player to further my career goals.
Operations professional with strong expertise in machinery and process optimization. Known for enhancing productivity and ensuring operational efficiency through technical acumen and problem-solving skills. Reliably collaborates with teams to meet goals and adapts to evolving demands with ease. Skilled in equipment maintenance, safety protocols, and workflow management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 3 Knitting Operator
Seaman Corporation
01.2018 - Current
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production and quality standards.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying and resolving issues promptly.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and improve output.
- Conducted routine inspections to maintain equipment reliability and safety compliance.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Developed training materials to enhance onboarding experience for new staff members.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Upheld quality standards through regular inspections of completed products, addressing any inconsistencies immediately.
- Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
- Handled adjustments or modifications to machines as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce repair costs.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by monitoring and adjusting production equipment for optimal performance.
- Streamlined setup process for new production lines, accelerating transition between product batches.
- Streamlined data entry for production metrics, improving accuracy and accessibility of operational reports.
- Optimized machine settings to achieve superior product output, meeting and exceeding production targets.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve machinery issues quickly, minimizing production delays.
- Maintained clean and organized work area, setting standard for workplace tidiness and efficiency.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Landscaper
Woodward’s Lawn Service
03.2015 - 08.2017
- Mowing, trimming, mulching, brush removal, tree/bush trimming, landscaping
Night Stocker
Food City
08.2010 - 08.2017
- Inventory, stocking, janitorial duties, supply ordering, dock loading/unloading
Education
Not Obtained - General Studies
Northeast State Community College
01.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Sullivan East High School
05.2010
No Degree - Medical Billing/coding
Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, FL05-2017
Skills
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Collaborative Skills
- Customer Service
- Public Speaking
- Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
- Dependability
- Professionalism
- Management Skills
- Planning
- Self-Motivated
- Teamwork
- First-Aid Training
- CPR
- Forklift operation
- Loading and unloading
- Operational documentation
- Preventative maintenance
- Maintenance and repair
- Materials inspection
- Material handling
- Material loading and unloading
- Machinery operation
- Production procedures
- Production work
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Forklift trainer
Accomplishments
I was in boy scouts of america since i was five. I worked hard an acquired the nessecary badges to move up through the different ranks in the boy scouts. I acquired my eagle scout merit badge just before my 18 birthday. Which is the higest rank to have in the boy acouts of america. An only ten percent if kids who start scouts reach that goal of becoming one .
Certification
- Certified forklift operator, Seaman corporation [2017-present]
- Certified Forklift trainer - [2024-present]
- Certified CPR, - [2024-present]
- Grade 1 Knitting operator, - [2018-2020]
- Grade 2 Knitting operator, - [2020-2022]
- Grade 3 Knitting operator, -[2023-present]
Timeline
Grade 3 Knitting Operator
Seaman Corporation
01.2018 - Current
Landscaper
Woodward’s Lawn Service
03.2015 - 08.2017
Night Stocker
Food City
08.2010 - 08.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Sullivan East High School
Not Obtained - General Studies
Northeast State Community College
No Degree - Medical Billing/coding
Ultimate Medical Academy