Richard Harvey

J.M. Smucker / Post Consumer Brands

• Operated and mastered key filling department roles, including Seamer, Hydro, Mixer, Gravy, and Forklift operations.
• Served as Lead Filling Utility for the 2nd shift, overseeing line operations and ensuring seamless workflow across multiple stations.
• Trained and mentored new team members on seamer machine operations, safety protocols, and standard operational procedures.
• Executed daily equipment and facility inspections to identify operational issues, maintain high cleanliness standards, and ensure safety compliance.
• Applied preventive maintenance practices and adhered to equipment guidelines to minimize downtime and prevent machinery failures.

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  Led Daily Operations: Delegated tasks across assembly teams to optimize daily throughput, maintain safety, and keep production schedules on target.
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  Team Mentorship & Performance: Trained, mentored, and coached team members while conducting performance reviews to develop a cohesive, high-performing workforce.
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  Cross-Functional Planning: Partnered with supervisors and cross-departmental leaders to optimize production workflows, address bottlenecks, and align shift goals.
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  Conflict & Issue Resolution: Resolved team concerns directly and facilitated actionable solutions while escalating complex operational issues to senior management.
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  Technical Troubleshooting: Applied advanced diagnostic methods to identify machinery malfunctions, performed minor repairs, and coordinated major overhauls with maintenance teams.

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  Precision Fabrication & Assembly: Executed light fabrication and sub-assembly tasks using pneumatic, electric, and air drills, power saws, and specialized cutting tools.
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  Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpreted engineering drawings, blueprints, and stock lists to assemble trailer components with zero-defect accuracy.
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  Quality Assurance & Safety Compliance: Maintained strict adherence to OSHA safety guidelines and conducted rigorous quality inspections to ensure full specification compliance.
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  Preventative Maintenance: Inspected production machinery daily, troubleshot operational defects, and performed minor repairs to optimize equipment uptime.
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  Continuous Process Knowledge: Participated in specialized technical training to sharpen assembly techniques, boost versatility, and support lean operations.

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  Expanded Nutritional Knowledge: Continuously researched food service systems and clinical nutrition to better support resident dietary requirements.
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  Specialized Meal Service: Prepared and served tailored meals to patients with specific dietary restrictions and preferences.
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  Punctual Dining Setup: Organized and set dining tables ahead of meal times to ensure smooth service and maintain departmental productivity.
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  Patient Assistance & Care: Provided compassionate, patient-centered assistance to residents with special needs during meal times.
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  Sanitation & Food Safety: Prepared daily meals while adhering strictly to safety, hygiene, and health sanitation guidelines.
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  Inventory Management: Stocked kitchen units and main inventory with essential food items and supplies efficiently.
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  Patient Observation: Documented and reported significant changes in resident appetite, food intake, or eating behaviors to supervisory staff.
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  Team Collaboration: Partnered with team members to update cleaning protocols and streamline dining room efficiency.