Lynne Bowens
Winston
Summary
Detail-oriented Machine Operator with 20 years of experience streamlining production operations by skillfully operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Axle Assembler
Randstad
Janus-Temple
04.2025 - 02.2026
- Fabricated poles in various sizes to fulfill departmental requirements
- Assembled components using hand and power tools efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance standards.
Lead
MFM Industries
Winston
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained cleanliness of classrooms, bathrooms, cafeteria, and offices while guiding employees on daily responsibilities.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Machine Operator/ Technician
Georgia Pacific
Rincon
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Operated slitter machine (JRT) to convert master rolls of paper into single rolls of jumbo tissue for shipment, ensuring correct setup and operation through careful handling of master roll.
- These single rolls come down 4–5 lanes in a single file and load into cases.
- Operated machinery to produce high-quality paper products efficiently.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth production workflows.
Machine Operator Quality Control Assembler
Derst Baking Co
Savannah
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Setting up KRD machine for different types of bread being run. Making sure all dough lines up correctly into individual cups as the dough comes out the hopper.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Fiber Tester
Randstad Carrollton Staffing Manufacturing & Logistics Office & Administration
Carrollton
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Worked through the temp agency for a company ( OFS) testing fibers for underground cables.
- Conducted thorough testing of products for quality assurance and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve testing issues.
- Documented test results and maintained accurate records of findings.
Slitter Operator / Wrapper
Print Pack
Villa Rica
04.2006 - 05.2015
- Set up machine according to job jacket instructions to ensure correct roll sizes and configured robot for accurate stacking on pallets. From 2008-2015:
- Operated wrapper machine to package products accurately for shipment. Entered all info coming from the slitter operators, making sure what was on the paperwork matched the pallet content. Ensured information that was entered into the computer was correct before making shipping label.
- Operated slitting machines to cut materials to specified widths.
- Monitored machine performance and addressed minor issues as needed.
- Ensured materials met quality standards through regular inspections.
Ribbon Fiber Operator
OFS
Carrollton
02.2004 - 04.2006
- Operated machinery, contributing to streamlined production processes.
- Collaborated with team members, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues promptly.
- Set up machine to guide fibers through matrix, producing durable ribbons for cable.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain safety standards.
- Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer specifications.
Machine Operator
Southwire Company
Carrollton
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Oversaw spooler processes to optimize job flow
- Coordinated film rewinding tasks for seamless handling
- Home-wire Operator
Machine Operator
Gold Kist Poultry
Carrollton
06.1990 - 08.1999
- Prepared chickens for further processing by feather removal, placing whole chickens on machine to be cut into parts, bagged parts ( 2 of each) In each bag and packed into tub for shipment.
- Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with safety
- Adjusted machine settings to meet production specifications and quality requirements.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
Education
N/A - physical Education
Southern Union College
Wadley, AL 08.1988 - 05.1991
Skills
- Assembly Techniques
- Production Assembly
- Quality Control
- Machine Operator
- Assembly Packaging
- Communication
- Production Assembly
Timeline
Axle Assembler
Randstad
04.2025 - 02.2026
Lead
MFM Industries
02.2022 - 11.2023
Machine Operator/ Technician
Georgia Pacific
05.2017 - 01.2018
Machine Operator Quality Control Assembler
Derst Baking Co
02.2016 - 05.2017
Fiber Tester
Randstad Carrollton Staffing Manufacturing & Logistics Office & Administration
06.2015 - 01.2016
Slitter Operator / Wrapper
Print Pack
04.2006 - 05.2015
Ribbon Fiber Operator
OFS
02.2004 - 04.2006
Machine Operator
Southwire Company
01.1999 - 01.2004
Machine Operator
Gold Kist Poultry
06.1990 - 08.1999
N/A - physical Education
Southern Union College
08.1988 - 05.1991