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Kennetta Cooper

Saint Louis

Summary

I'm a dynamic leader with a proven track record at Allied Universal for enhancing safety and productivity while excelling in staff development. My strengths lie in motivating my officers to be more proactive and self motivated to achieve significant improvements in their performance while demonstrating exceptional customer service skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Armed Security Production Supervisor

Allied Universal
06.2023 - Current
  • Conducted safety audits for identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions.
  • Motivated staff with regular feedback to improve performance and productivity.
  • Oversee the needs of 8 officers while making sure that each officer has what they need to ensure a smooth shift.
  • Ensuring that all officers are accounted for at their designated posts.
  • As needed, I assist the new contractors and employees with their safety training and badge processing.
  • When an emergency arise, I'm responsible for handling those calls and reports.
  • When necessary, I'm responsible for coaching and reprimanding officer's misconduct.

Production Line Specialist

Spectrum Brands
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Adhered to strict safety standards, while attempting to minimize workplace accidents and promoting a safe working environment.
  • Assisted supervisors in monitoring inventory levels, maintaining adequate supplies of raw materials for smooth operations.
  • Collaborated with technicians, supervisors and machine operators to troubleshoot technical issues, while ensuring minimum disruptions to the operation.
  • Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with supervisor to resolve.
  • Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to the team members.
  • Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.
  • Kept a daily log of labor cost and tasks that were assigned.

Production Machine Operator

TREE HOUSE FOODS
11.2021 - 10.2022
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial and commercial needs.
  • Organized and cleaned work area to meet standards, kept area tidy to prevent injuries.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Maintained quality of product by checking labels, packaging and expiration dates.
  • Completed parts lubrication and other minor maintenance tasks to keep equipment running.
  • Improved product quality with thorough inspections and adjustments to machine settings as needed.
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge and best practices for optimal performance.
  • Helped with change-overs and set up to assist with job preparation and production functions.
  • Collected batch samples of product for quality control.

Team Leader

Structure Up Contracting
02.2017 - 11.2021
  • Set performance expectations for the cleaners, monitored progress towards goals and provided constructive feedback as needed.
  • Empowered cleaners by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Fostered a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Maintained a diverse team culture.
  • Streamlined workflows for increased efficiency, reducing turnaround times for critical tasks.
  • Streamlined internal processes, reducing project completion times and increasing overall efficiency.
  • Led cross-functional teams to execute cleaning projects on time, within budget, and with high-quality outcomes.

Inserter Operator

Target CW/Change Healthcare
11.2014 - 11.2019
  • Maintained clean and safe work environment.
  • Maximized productivity through meticulous attention to detail while sorting and collating documents for insertion.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project needs, demonstrating flexibility in adjusting insertions as necessary to meet client expectations.
  • Contributed to quality control efforts by thoroughly inspecting finished products for accuracy and completeness before packaging and sending to the holding area for shipping.
  • Reduced machine downtime by maintaining clean workspaces, promptly addressing mechanical issues, and troubleshooting errors.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.


Education

No Degree - Hospitality Studies

Forest Park Community College
St. Louis, MO
12-2010

GED -

Job Corps of St. Louis
St Louis, MO
11-1994

Skills

  • Continuous improvement
  • Production management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Worker training
  • Staff development
  • Housekeeping oversight
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Computer skills
  • Customer service

Timeline

Armed Security Production Supervisor

Allied Universal
06.2023 - Current

Production Line Specialist

Spectrum Brands
01.2023 - 08.2023

Production Machine Operator

TREE HOUSE FOODS
11.2021 - 10.2022

Team Leader

Structure Up Contracting
02.2017 - 11.2021

Inserter Operator

Target CW/Change Healthcare
11.2014 - 11.2019

No Degree - Hospitality Studies

Forest Park Community College

GED -

Job Corps of St. Louis

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