Benjamin Carpenter
Linden
Summary
Hardworking Production Leader proudly offering 6 years of hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. Started as an Extruder Operator and moved into Molding where I then became a Production Lead. Talented at monitoring team members, including being proficient in checking products for quality standards. Outstanding team support and communication skills. I’m dependable, on time, and results driven. Having grown up on a pumpkin, vegetable and dairy farm, I try to apply my expansive knowledge of farm management into day to day operations. I’m eager to apply emotional intelligence and logic to any situation that should arise. Looking to expand my role at West for greater opportunities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Lead
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
Linden
01.2020 - Current
- Currently supervising 14 team members on 2nd shift in day to day operations.
- 5 qualifications including: Extrusion, Molding and Trimming.
- Line Clear Champion.
- Coordinate production schedules and assign tasks to employees.
- Monitor the quality of products during production process.
- Resolve conflicts between staff members when necessary.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
Farmer
Carpenters Pumpkin Farm
Linden
01.2000 - Current
- Dairy and beef Herd management.
- 20+ years of customer service
- Daily task planning.
- Engaged with customers at farm events, promoting products and farm activities.
- Managed crop production operations, including planting, irrigation, and harvesting.
Crew Lead
Red Oak Water Transfer
Linden
05.2010 - 09.2011
- Was the youngest Crew Lead at that particular location.
- Oversaw a crew of 4-8 workers day to day.
- Settled issues among crew members by addressing problems immediately and mediating disagreements.
- Managed multiple employees in various job tasks throughout phases of project completion.
- Completed a JSA before every shift and went over it with the crew.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
Education
Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PASkills
- Adaptability
- Forklift Certified
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Task Prioritization
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Support
- Time management
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Schedule management
On Job Experience and Committees
- Managed 2nd Shift for 8 months before it was dissolved.
- 3 years of FLLT
- Completed Front Line Supervisor course at Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Currently part of the Safety and Philanthropy committee at West Jersey Shore.
- Volunteer work done at Clinton County SPCA and cleaning up trash at the Rails to Trails.
Timeline
Production Lead
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
01.2020 - Current
Crew Lead
Red Oak Water Transfer
05.2010 - 09.2011
Farmer
Carpenters Pumpkin Farm
01.2000 - Current
Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Technology