Grady Strong gradystrong@hotmail.com
26110 N. Desert Mesa Dr. Surprise, AZ 85387 w Phone (602) 283-3875 w Cell (480) 310-7020


SUMMARY OF Professional Skills Personal Skills
SKILLS & EXPERTISE Management Time Management Skills
Supervisory Skills U.S Air force Gulf War Veteran
Customer / Employee Relations NATO top performer 1990
Scheduling / Training Employees Detail-Oriented / Team Player
Troubleshooting / Problem Solving Ability to Prioritize & Multitask
Transportation / Sales / Distribution Oral & Written Communication Skills
Manufacturing / Production Ability to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment
Reports Organization Skills

EDUCATION Brown Mackie College " Associates Degree in Business Management 2004
Embry Riddle University USAF " some course work completed. 1989
Devry Institute. Some course completed 1987-1989
John Tyler High School " Graduated 1984

PROFESSIONAL Graham Packaging - Atlanta, Ga. and Tolleson, Az.
EXPERIENCE Production Supervisor II 11/2005 " Present.

• Within 5 months was promoted from Sidel Operator to Production Supervisor I in Atlanta, GA and Production Supervisor II in Tolleson, AZ as of January of 2008.
• Supervise 26 employees in a production floor and support other plants as needed
• Maintain efficiencies of 7 blow molders and 11 injection presses
• Monitor GMP practices and conduct Safety Awareness meetings.
• Reduced shift injuries by 100% and plant injuries by 76% by implementing a safety program and Plant Tours.
• Complete all annual merit appraisals, administer and enforce all PIP and daily corrective actions.
• Coach and develop operators in TPM, 5-S and Kaizon
• Manage drive projects.
• Oversee shipping, receiving and palletizing operations.
• Operated and maintained SBO 20 and 28 Sidel machines.
• Performed quality checks and inspections on plastic produced products.
• Communicate with Client(s) to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Assist with manning and audit all employee punches for accuracy prior to submission to payroll

CONSTAR INTERNATIONAL. - Atlanta, Georgia
Preventive Maintenance Technician 04/2004 - 11/2005

• Maintained and upkeep Sidel and SIG Corplast blow molding machines.
• Performed scheduled time changes on critical components.
• Troubleshoot hot and cold fill processing.

CKS PACKAGING. - Atlanta, Georgia
Injection Molding Lead Technician 2004 - 2005

• Oversaw the daily work projects of the injection department to improve quality of plastic parts.
• Supervised 4 employees.
• Operated, performed troubleshoots and repaired injection-molding machines.

Interstate Brand Corporation " Conyers, Georgia
Route Sales Driver 2003 - 2004

• Responsible for on time delivery of bakery goods to convenience stores and vendors.
• Performed daily set up of displays in the stores.

Grady Strong gradystrong@hotmail.com
26110 N. Desert Mesa Dr. Surprise, AZ 85387 w Phone (602) 283-3875 w Cell (480) 310-7020

Interstate Brand Corporation " (Continued)

• Insured to increase product sales and minimized returns.
• Placed daily orders in accordance with store needs and kept accurate inventory of out of date products.

CAPITAL REMARKETING " Norcross, Georgia
Shipping and Receiving 2002 " 2003

• Worked as a PT and then FT employee in a warehouse environment for a company that refurbished computers.
• Duties entailed: Inventory Control, Scanning, Labeling, Receiving, Stocking, Inspections, Shipping, Receiving, Packaging, Power-Ship Labels, Testing and Handling.

LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES " Norcross, Georgia
Production Specialist II 2000 - 2001

• Tested different types of fiber optical cable, such as: LOSS, Dispersion, OTDR, Curl and Coat.
• Performed material handling duties and fiber classification.
• Trained newly additions to the team.

FEDERAL EXPRESS " Norcross, Georgia
AM COURIER AND SWING DRIVER 1997 " 2000

• Responsible for on time deliveries and pickups for all area coverage at the MGEA station
• Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining above average service level commitments.
• Performed as a team leader to ensure all freight was routed to correct delivery areas.
• Ensured all drivers were present and capable of completing the tasks assigned.
• Joined aspire to management course for career development

THE PARCEL SERVICE " Atlanta, Georgia
MANAGER 1991 - 1997

• Promoted from Assistant Manager to Manager within 3 years.
• Supervised 10 drivers and 1 Administrative Assistant.
• Responsible for the overall operation of a transportation terminal in Houston, TX, South Carolina and Georgia.
• Processed payroll and performed annual reviews and disciplinary actions.
• Interviewed entry-level applicants, trained newly hired employees and implemented incentive programs.
• Maintained trucks preventive maintenance schedules.
• Reduced operating costs, 20% by converting company drivers to owner operators.

US AIR FORCE
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST E-4 1985 - 1991

• Performed quality inspections
• Maintained repairs on F-16 jets in Arizona, Turkey, Spain and during Desert Storm.
• Duties and Skills: Hydraulics, Troubleshooting, Aircraft Towing, Training, Engines, Landing Gear, Egress Safety, End of Runway, Weapons Armament, Inspections and External Fuel Tanks: removal and installation

COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Office Suite (Working Knowledge) Various Database Programs (Working Knowledge)