Nicholas Kemp
Mountain Home
Summary
Dynamic team leader with a proven track record at Peco Foods Inc., excelling in process improvement and equipment maintenance. Skilled in motivating teams and ensuring safety compliance, I successfully enhanced productivity and customer satisfaction through strategic delegation and effective collaboration. Committed to delivering high-quality results and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Dedicated Team Leader with expertise in quality assurance initiatives, issue resolution and interpersonal communication. Proficient with project management, personnel training and production scheduling. Sets example for work ethic, punctuality and quality. Motivated Team Lead possessing excellent leadership and planning abilities. Focused on delivering high-quality products on tight schedules. Monitors, trains, and encourages employees to improve skills and meet demanding targets. History of successfully developing and managing strong teams through proactive training and issue management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Breading Team Lead
Peco Foods Inc.
Pocahontas
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted performance appraisals for team members, providing feedback and identifying areas of improvement.
- Coordinated team resources to achieve project goals.
- Delegated tasks appropriately according to individual skill sets.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop effective solutions that meet customer needs.
- Monitored team performance against targets, taking corrective action where necessary.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures throughout the team.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, implementing changes when required.
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Motivated staff through positive reinforcement techniques.
Tree Trimmer
James Tree Service
Mountain Home
03.2024 - Current
- Eliminated diseased, damaged, overcrowded or weak branches.
- Assessed tree health and identified hazardous trees for trimming or removal.
- Worked closely with homeowners and property managers to understand their specific needs regarding tree care services.
- Utilized climbing gear, chainsaws, pole saws, and other tools for trimming and cutting trees.
- Inspected properties for potential hazards posed by overgrown vegetation.
- Provided expert advice on the best methods of trimming branches.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment used for tree trimming.
- Trimmed and thinned shrubs as requested by property owners.
- Guaranteed customer satisfaction through quality service delivery.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls concerning fallen trees or limbs after storms or high winds.
- Removed deadwood from trees to improve their structure and appearance.
- Transported debris from job sites to designated disposal areas.
- Reduced height of large trees when necessary and directed by clients.
- Cleaned up job sites upon completion of work including sweeping debris away from walkways, driveways, lawns.
- Pruned limbs away from buildings and power lines to ensure safety standards were met.
- Provided customer service, including offering advice on tree care and maintenance.
- Operated chippers, stump grinders, and other heavy machinery for tree and stump removal.
Tube and Mandrel Team Lead
Danfoss Power Solutions
Mountain Home
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Developed strategies to increase team productivity and improve customer service levels.
- Assisted the manager in setting achievable goals for the team while monitoring progress towards them.
- Conducted performance appraisals for team members, providing feedback and identifying areas of improvement.
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Supported the manager in developing plans for future projects, initiatives and objectives.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, implementing changes when required.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop effective solutions that meet customer needs.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Delegated tasks appropriately according to individual skill sets.
- Assited in preventative maintenance and repairs of extruders and chillers
Education
GED -
Corning High
Corning, AR10-1999
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Preventative maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- Lockout Tagout
- Parts replacement
- Hand tools expertise
- Equipment installation
- Pneumatic systems
- Roofing
- Groundskeeping
- Preventive Maintenance
- Power and hand tool use
Affiliations
- Unites States Marine Corps Veteran. E-4/CPL. Combat Squad Leader with two tours in Iraq, 2003 and 2004. HONORABLE DISCHARGE.
Timeline
Breading Team Lead
Peco Foods Inc.
01.2025 - Current
Tree Trimmer
James Tree Service
03.2024 - Current
Tube and Mandrel Team Lead
Danfoss Power Solutions
03.2022 - 02.2024
GED -
Corning High
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