Brandon Mosier
Hopkinsville
Summary
I am experienced and motivated manufacturing professional with over 6 years of hands on experience in fast paced production and packaging environments. I posses proven leadership capabilities, having successfully supervised a team of 10+ operators and stepped into a management role to oversee day to day operations in the absence of my supervisor for a period of 3 months.
I am skilled in process improvement, quality assurance, and safety compliance, with a track record of leading initiatives that aim to improve efficiency, implement better standards, and boost performance. I have also developed clear SOPs, conducted audits, and facilitated training to align my teams with company goals. I have been recognized for my problem solving abilities, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead and motivate diverse teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Hankook Tire Company
07.2025 - Current
- Operated tire manufacturing machinery to ensure efficient production flow.
- Monitor machine operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure that outputs conform to specifications
- Examine, inspect, and measure raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Basic math and computer skills may be utilized.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and operator level maintenance instructions and procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production schedules and meet daily targets.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and machine operation procedures.
Packaging Operator
Krusteaz
06.2023 - 11.2024
- During my time at Krusteaz I made several accomplishments, such as:
- Volunteered for the Safety Audit Team, conducting quarterly inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards and working with department leads to correct any issues that were found.
- Participated in the Chemical Safety Audit Team, helping to ensure all chemicals were properly labeled, stored, and documented in accordance with OSHA and internal protocols through consistent quarterly audits.
- Identified and recommended improvements to department leads in both training and operational processes, in an attempt to increase operator knowledge, shift efficiency, and reduced onboarding time for operators.
- Job Description:
- Read and follow batch ticket instructions.
- Stand and walk continuously on a cement floor.
- Maintain a clean operating area.
- Bend and li using proper techniques, up to 50 lb. occasionally to a li ing height of 44". Bend, using proper li ing techniques to a height of 8" occasionally.
- Climb and balance on 6 to 10 ladders occasionally.
- Twist at waist and reach at or below shoulder height frequently.
- Input and retrieve information using a computer.
- Input data in documents relating to SPC, batch tickets and finished product evaluations. Operate, adjust, and change over automatic VFFS, Cartoning and Casepacking Equipment
- RESPONSIBILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Work in a safe manner.
- Proactive in quality and follow GMPs and housekeeping guidelines. Mechanically inclined. Flexible to work overtime and other shi s as business needs require.
- Committed to internal and external customer expectations.
- Confront and solve problems.
- Communicate well and provide meaningful feedback.
- Manage time effectively and efficiently while working unsupervised.
Operations Technician
Novelis
06.2021 - 03.2023
- During my time at Novelis I achieved many accomplishments, such as:
- Led a rewrite effort of outdated work instructions and control plans in the annealing department, resulting in documents that accurately reflected the current processes, improved operator training and consistency, and improved our audit preparedness
- Collaborated with the Quality Department in order to be trained on proper inspection procedures, software, and machinery to be able to lead efforts to fully train 10+ operators on shift on quality procedures.
- Assisted QA Leads in developing a physical reference book of metal surface defect samples, to improve the accuracy and consistency of defect detection by providing operators with real world visual comparisons during inspections.
- Redesigned and implemented a more effective performance review process for both annual and probationary employee reviews, leading to clearer expectations, improved feedback from the team, and better individual accountability.
- Stepped into a management role in the absence of the shift leader, overseeing day to day operations by assigning operators to production stations, monitoring the production schedule, and addressing any production issues as they arose.
- Job Description:
- Complete work in a safe, timely and professional manner.
- Recognize and mitigate safety risk in all aspects of job and communicate effectively to others about risk and exposures.
- Monitor instrumentation and control devices.
- Make product and process decisions based on graphical and statistical analysis.
- Practice good housekeeping.
- Work on assigned preventative maintenance tasks.
- Find opportunities for continuous improvement and suggest new ideas.
- Learn and grow in a team environment.
- Mentor other Operators.
- Use email to communicate effectively across departments and locations.
- Give and receive feedback openly, honestly, and respectfully.
Sales Associate
Walmart
09.2018 - 06.2021
- I worked in several departments while working for Walmart. During that time my accomplishments included the following:
- Frequently being entrusted by the department manager to oversee the team, to ensure their task completion, and provide support as needed to complete the goals set by our manager.
- Assuming the department manager responsibilities in their absence, including managing inventory, processing price changes, resolving customer concerns, and coordinating directly with store leadership.
- Recognized for strong leadership and reliability, often the go to associate for resolving issues, mentoring new associates, leading the team, and performing critical tasks.
- Job Description:
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
Lead Sales Associate
Dollar General
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Unload trucks according to the prescribed process for the store.
- Follow company work processes to receive, open and unpack cartons and totes.
- Stock merchandise; rotate and face merchandise on shelves and build merchandise displays.
- Restock returned and recovered merchandise.
- Order zones and drop shipment categories, following prescribed ordering practices, as assigned by the Store Manager.
- Assist in plan-o-gram implementation and maintenance. Assist customers by locating merchandise.
- Greet customers as they enter the store.
- Maintain register countertops and bags; implement register countertop plan-o- grams.
- Operate cash register and flatbed scanner to itemize and total customer's purchase; bag merchandise.
- Collect payment from customer and make change.
- Clean front end of store and help set up sidewalk displays.
- Help to maintain a clean, well-organized store and facilitate a safe and secure working and shopping environment.
- Provide superior customer service leadership.
- Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
- Open and/or close the store under specific direction of the Area Manager.
- In the Absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager:
- Authorize and sign for refunds and overrides; count register; make bank deposits.
- Assist in maintaining strict cashier accountability, key control, and adherence to company security practices and cash control procedures.
- Monitor cash levels and make appropriate drawer pulls as directed by the Store Manager
- Monitor cameras for unusual activities (customers and employees), if applicable.
- Supply cashiers with change when needed.
- Complete all required paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines as assigned.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Hopkinsville High School
Hopkinsville05.2017
Skills
- Machinery operation
- Product Inspection
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Project Management
- Performance Improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Attention to detail
- Workplace safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Machine Operator
Hankook Tire Company
07.2025 - Current
Packaging Operator
Krusteaz
06.2023 - 11.2024
Operations Technician
Novelis
06.2021 - 03.2023
Sales Associate
Walmart
09.2018 - 06.2021
Lead Sales Associate
Dollar General
01.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Hopkinsville High School