Joel Keppley
Myerstown
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Bayer Consumer Health, excelling in team leadership and problem resolution. Proven track record in quality assurance and project management, leveraging strong time management skills to enhance operational efficiency. Adept at utilizing MES and fostering positive relationships, driving continuous improvement initiatives in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STA Shift Lead
Bayer Consumer Health
Myerstown
12.2024 - Current
- Led team in executing daily operations and ensuring smooth workflow.
- Resolved conflicts within the team, fostering a positive work environment.
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
- Motivated staff through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures throughout the team.
Pharmaceutical Operator
Bayer Consumer Health
Myerstown
04.2022 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance on pharmaceutical processing equipment to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Prepared batches of pharmaceutical products in accordance with established SOP.
- Operated and monitored various laboratory equipment, such as disintegration test, calipers, and friability.
- Maintained accurate records of all production processes including batch records and logbooks.
- Calibrated and tested instruments regularly to maintain accuracy of readings during production runs.
- Followed standard operating procedures while performing job duties related to manufacturing operations.
- Cleaned and sanitized production areas after completion of each batch run to prevent contamination between batches.
- Troubleshot any technical issues that arose during the manufacturing process by utilizing problem-solving skills.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives within the organization related to manufacturing processes.
Associate Tech
Bayer Consumer Care
Myerstown
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Ran packaging equipment and maintained SOP compliance
- Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues and reported problems to repair technicians.
- Adhered to applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
- Set up and verified functionality and availability of safety equipment.
- Worked from complex and detailed manufacturing documentation and verbal instructions.
- Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with good manufacturing practices and SOPs.
- Completed logs and job reports, hourly AQL checks and scanner checks
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of team satisfaction.
Kitchen and Bath Designer
DutchWood Cabinetry, LLC
Myerstown
03.2018 - 04.2021
- Researched concepts and followed industry trends to provide knowledgeable insight to clients.
- Assisted clients successfully by choosing cabinetry and accessories consistent with preferences and budget.
- Developed kitchen and bath design concepts and prepared cabinetry and finishes.
- Used 3D software to allow customers to clearly visualize completed projects, creating "wow effect."
- Designed floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views for both in-house review and presentation to client.
- Collaborated closely with customers, adjusting plans as needed to satisfy client needs and requirements.
- Maintained accurate specifications for each project.
- Reviewed project costs, budgets and adherence to schedules.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Sales/Estimator
DutchWood Cabinetry, LLC
Myerstown
03.2018 - 04.2021
- Create itemized Quickbooks proposals for customers
- Negotiated with vendors and project contractors to obtain favorable pricing.
- Identified the costs involved regarding materials and labor for jobs.
- Read through documents, drawings and blueprints to gain valuable understanding of project's purpose and use information obtained to create estimates
- Made recommendations to customers to promote brand effectiveness and product benefits.
- Planned and followed through with inventory management
- Analyzed sales performance and service feedback to drive organizational and operational changes resulting in greater profitability.
- Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
- Built strong, professional relationships through identification of client needs, which increased overall sales and opportunities.
- Developed and cultivated relationships with regular customers as result of regular contact and dedicated follow-up.
- Read through documents, drawings and blueprints to gain valuable understanding of project's purpose.
Cabinetry Engineer/Scheduler Coordinator
DutchWood Cabinetry, LLC
Myerstown
03.2018 - 04.2021
- Prepare jobs for manufacturing.
- Schedule Kitchen jobs for entire company and maintain schedule.
- Schedule installers for the cabinetry installation.
- Communicate with manufacturing employees about job production.
- Generated engineering documentation and oversaw up to 60 design projects each year.
- Collaborated with builders to confirm construction conformed to drawings and designs.
- Organized specification set-up and drawing coordination, research and use of best practice documents.
- Accurately documented project hours and expenses in detail.
- Managed front office customer service, appointment management, billing and administration tasks to streamline workflow.
Driller/Laborer
Maine Drilling & Blasting
Bethel
09.2015 - 03.2018
- Operating T40 and T30 Atlas Copco Drills.
- Completed both OSHA 10 and MSHA training
- Cleaning and Maintaining Drills.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Read and understood specifications, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high-quality work.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Monitored team member work and assisted with accomplishing objectives.
- Worked with lead blasters in high stress environments.
- Used organizational skills to meet productivity requirements.
- Maintained baseline safety knowledge to identify areas requiring improvement
- Monitored and supported site safety initiatives to protect team members and prevent accidents
- Provided industry insight to coworkers to assist work completion.
Warehouse Worker/Forklift Operator
Farmer Boy Ag
Myerstown
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Completed routine post and pre-operation inspections of forklifts
- Complied with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Transferred heavy materials from ground level to elevated storage locations to facilitate timely retrieval of items.
- Identified safety hazards and notified management to determine proper resolution of issues.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading to comply with preset instructions.
- Stood for extended time periods to perform packaging tasks to complete order fulfillment process.
- Navigated powered lift trucks safely to move items throughout warehouse and reduce injury risk.
- Utilized pallet jacks to move items to and from different warehouse locations.
Education
High School Diploma - Homeschool
Homeschool
Bethel Pa05.2014
Skills
- Positive attitude and reliability
- Problem resolution and troubleshooting
- Time management and scheduling
- Team building and collaboration
- Project management and coordination
- 3D design software proficiency
- Schematic reading skills
- Quality assurance and controls
- Lean manufacturing expertise
- Documentation and report generation
- Critical thinking and decision-making
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Graphic presentation skills
- Safety training and PPE use
- Production understanding and material ordering
References
References available upon request
Accomplishments
- Developed skills in MES and SAP
- Proficiently balanced ordering, scheduling, estimating, and design of job orders
- Promoted from Laborer to Driller in less then 12 months
- Consistently maintained drill and job site
Certification
- Certified forklift operator, DutchWood Cabinetry, LLC - 2019 to present
Timeline
STA Shift Lead
Bayer Consumer Health
12.2024 - Current
Pharmaceutical Operator
Bayer Consumer Health
04.2022 - Current
Associate Tech
Bayer Consumer Care
04.2021 - 04.2022
Kitchen and Bath Designer
DutchWood Cabinetry, LLC
03.2018 - 04.2021
Sales/Estimator
DutchWood Cabinetry, LLC
03.2018 - 04.2021
Cabinetry Engineer/Scheduler Coordinator
DutchWood Cabinetry, LLC
03.2018 - 04.2021
Driller/Laborer
Maine Drilling & Blasting
09.2015 - 03.2018
Warehouse Worker/Forklift Operator
Farmer Boy Ag
06.2014 - 08.2015
High School Diploma - Homeschool
Homeschool