Waldemar Kendrick
Warrenton,MI
Summary
As an enthusiastic Manufacturing Trainer, I am driven to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. I have a clear understanding, knowledge, and training in manufacturing, and I am eager to learn, grow, and excel in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Trainer
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
02.2016 - Current
- Analyzed project specifications and other instructions prior to job start to ascertain
all tasks and determine completion dates. - Disassembled, reassembled and corrected changeover.
- Verified part Numbers and placed parts in appropriate containers.
- Identified machinery malfunctions by performing Pre-Inspections and Post-Inspections, troubleshooting tasks.
- Sampled and tested final products to check conformance with production tolerances.
- Kept work areas clean by removing trash and debris and organizing all tools in preparation for next shift.
- Inspected completed component assembly's for functionality and quality, alerting supervisors of repeat issues and seeking out root causes.
- Strictly followed all safety measures and protocols, enabling department to meet company safety goals for 9 consecutively years.
- Executed entire assembly process by accurately interpreting set-up sheets, work orders, drawings or blueprints.
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement effective assembly plans.
- Put hazardous materials in properly marked containers to avoid injuries or contamination.
- Inspected and tested components, assemblies and tools for proper functionality.
Shift Lead
Starbucks-Augusta Soluble Coffee Plant
06.2013 - 01.2016
- Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Conducted Pre-Shift Inspections to evaluate operational activities and implement timely resolutions for diverse concerns.
- Maintained safe working environment by observing safety procedures, policies and regulations.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Stayed calm, collected and logical during stressful moments to identify and implement optimal solutions.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Completed logs and reports to document detailed information, including information on production and departmental maintenance needs.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Mentored newly hired employees on packaging equipment and developed training manual for technicians to use for reference purposes.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers, managers, engineers and operators.
- Executed lean manufacturing initiatives to support continuous improvement and facilitate on-time performance.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
- Maintained 100% injury free rate during 12 months of operation through advanced safety techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hancock Central High School
Sparta, GA06.1988
Skills
- Assembly and Production
- Skilled in final assembly processes
- Manufacturing
- Equipment operation/ monitoring
- Safety and compliance
- Component installations
- Materials management
- Operations support
- Manufacturing process tracking
- Trainer coaching
- Manufacturing Processes
- Lean manufacturing concepts
Accomplishments
- Resolved assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications.
- Documented and resolved assembly issues which led to reduction in assembly's and increased production .
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of training regiments.
- Successfully served as a valued member of the Takeda Culture Committee, actively contributing to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment within the organization.
- Excelled as an Administrator for the Powered Industrial Trucks site.
- Drove the development of Takeda's IG Filling Become an Expert Program, empowering employees to enhance their skills and knowledge in IG filling processes.
Certification
- ISO-9001Training - Auditor
- Media Qualified
- Licensed Powered Industrial Truck - CROWN
Timeline
Manufacturing Trainer
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
02.2016 - Current
Shift Lead
Starbucks-Augusta Soluble Coffee Plant
06.2013 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Hancock Central High School
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