Brandy Copeland
Covington
Summary
Seasoned Senior Production Technician with deep understanding of complex manufacturing processes and operations management. Strengths include troubleshooting technical issues, optimizing production workflows, and maintaining high levels of product quality. Notable contributions to process improvement initiatives, equipment upgrades, and team training programs in previous roles have resulted in improved operational efficiency and productivity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Production Technician
General Mills
Covington
10.2021 - Current
- Operated production machinery to ensure efficient processing of food products.
- Conducted routine inspections to maintain equipment performance and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflows and reduce downtime.
- Monitored product quality during production, adhering to company specifications.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues to minimize production interruptions.
- Conducted regular quality checks on products to ensure compliance with standards.
- Performed daily maintenance of production equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Identified and resolved technical issues with production machinery in a timely manner.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provided training and guidance to new staff members on the use of production equipment.
- Created detailed operational manuals outlining proper usage instructions for each piece of equipment.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Maintained machines by performing inspections and troubleshooting problems with equipment.
- Safely operated forklift to transport materials around facility.
- Documented production logs by entering data into computer system.
- Adhered to safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on machinery to prevent downtime and prolong equipment life.
- Operated and maintained production equipment to ensure efficient workflow and meet production targets.
Production Technician
PepsiCo Atlanta Gatorade
Atlanta
10.2018 - 09.2021
- Operated production machinery, managed raw materials, and recorded production data in daily logs.
- Set up Traypacker and Hi-cone machines after careful review of job specifications.
- Attended all company-offered training sessions to improve skills and learn operation of new machines.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment to make repairs or report diagnostics to supervisors.
- Examined final products to check conformance with quality and design standards.
- Minimized damage and repair costs through careful management and preventative maintenance.
- Operated pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Reported and documented unsafe conditions and faulty equipment.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures.
- Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
Machine Operator Packer
Dart Container Corporation
Lithonia
01.2014 - 10.2018
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Accomplished tasks according to schedule, assisting team members to meet deadlines.
- Operated production machinery, managed raw materials, and recorded production data in daily logs.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment based on current production needs.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Volunteered to take on additional shifts during peak periods to keep projects with tight deadlines moving forward.
- Cleared machine jams to reset malfunctions for production line.
- Secured finished packaged items for shipment by hand tying, sewing, gluing, stapling or attaching fasteners to boxes.
- Maintained optimal production schedules by safely and quickly operating packaging machinery of various types and at various stages of production lines.
Production Operator
Kapstone Paper & Packaging Corp
Atlanta
03.2013 - 12.2013
- Helped machine operators set up and tend equipment to complete runs.
- Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment to prevent accidents.
- Troubleshot issues with machines and made repairs.
- Inspected quality of finished products, making minor repairs to meet project expectations.
- Examined final products to check conformance with quality and design standards.
- Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep production area safe, organized and ready for next shift.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morrow High School
Morrow, GASkills
- Product assembly
- Equipment assembly
- Documentation ability
- Preventive maintenance
- Loading and unloading protocols
- Equipment operation
- Training & Development
- Machine operations
- Equipment calibration
- Heavy lifting
- Modifications and adjustments
- Forklift certification
- Quality control
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Schedule flexibility
- Equipment maintenance
- Production optimization
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Attention to detail
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Testing and troubleshooting
- Technical training
References
Pamela Chandler: 470-535-7687
Stephanie Doss: 404-552-1018
Sharketta Thomas: 404-709-8709
Timeline
Senior Production Technician
General Mills
10.2021 - Current
Production Technician
PepsiCo Atlanta Gatorade
10.2018 - 09.2021
Machine Operator Packer
Dart Container Corporation
01.2014 - 10.2018
Production Operator
Kapstone Paper & Packaging Corp
03.2013 - 12.2013
High School Diploma -
Morrow High School