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Overview
Work History
Education
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Reginald Poole

Cedartown,GA

Summary

As a seasoned Machine Operator with over 15 years experience, and a work history consisting of exceptional performance in fast-paced production environments. I'm knowledgeable in quality control measures and manufacturing quality standards. I have demonstrated an expertise in equipment operation and maintenance. Committed team member with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Highly organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude with a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals, proving to be an added value to any organization.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

General Foreman

Vector Force Development
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
  • Completed final walkthrough at job sites to close out projects.
  • Prepared daily time cards and assisted in preparation of estimates and scope of work statements.
  • Created traffic control plans for difficult areas to support public and crew member safety.
  • Inspected traffic control devices to verify functionality, placement and safety compliance.
  • Operated and safely navigated company vehicles to transport materials and equipment to job site.

Traffic Control Manager

Groundhog Construction
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Supervised 20-25 employees
  • Ensure timecards are entered timely and accurately
  • Set up cones, signs and barrel barricades and flagged traffic to encourage safety of customers, employees and traveling public.
  • Operated and safely navigated company vehicles to transport materials and equipment to job site.
  • Created traffic control plans for difficult areas to support public and crew member safety.
  • Same as previous employer
  • Balanced workloads and assigned specific tasks to team members in order to accomplish objectives.
  • Developed and managed document tracking procedures and data gathering processes.

Traffic Control Supervisor

US Traffic Control
02.2021 - 01.2023
  • Supervised 20-25 employees
  • Ensure timecards are entered timely and accurately
  • Set up cones, signs and barrel barricades and flagged traffic to encourage safety of customers, employees and traveling public.
  • Operated and safely navigated company vehicles to transport materials and equipment to job site.
  • Created traffic control plans for difficult areas to support public and crew member safety.
  • Inspected traffic control devices to verify functionality, placement and safety compliance.
  • Read and interpreted plans, instructions and specifications to determine work activities and checked inventory and inspected equipment needed for job.
  • Maintained traffic control closures for pilot car operation, lane and road closures and detoured routes to support crews working along public right-a-way.
  • Identified most efficient methods to improve traffic flow by analyzing traffic data.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Operator

Toyo Tires
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Increase Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
  • Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
  • Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
  • Fed raw materials into machines.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
  • Set appropriate stops and guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule or template.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.

Operator/Materials Handler Lead

Bekaert
10.2009 - 12.2020
  • Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
  • Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
  • Fastened receipts, packing slips and bills of lading, to shipments leaving facility.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
  • Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
  • Promoted to Safety Lead for 5 years and improved safety standards by consistently exceeding 100 days without OSHA recordable incident.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Mississippi North Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS
05.2000

Skills

  • Welding
  • Forklift and Pallet Jack Operation
  • Quality Production
  • Materials Management Experience
  • Warehouse Functions
  • Safety Compliance
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Machining and Production Standards
  • Microsoft Word
  • OSHA Certification
  • Assembly and Production
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Equipment installation
  • Mechanical expertise

Timeline

General Foreman

Vector Force Development
08.2023 - 12.2023

Traffic Control Manager

Groundhog Construction
01.2023 - 08.2023

Traffic Control Supervisor

US Traffic Control
02.2021 - 01.2023

Operator

Toyo Tires
12.2020 - 03.2021

Operator/Materials Handler Lead

Bekaert
10.2009 - 12.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Mississippi North Coast Community College
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