BYRON RHODES

• Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
• Established and maintained professional relationships to enhance team dynamics.
• Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires in order to increase productivity.
• Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
• Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
• Navigate and assist in resolving personnel issues.
• Recognized and Recommended opportunities for growth and advancement to motivate employees.
• Evaluate team members' performance and competencies by completing evaluations according to the company's timeline and standards.
• Accurately complete the paperwork and documentation required according to company policies and procedures.
• Oversaw production processes ensuring schedule adherence and timely delivery of quality products.
• Demonstrated leadership through effective communication, guidance, and constructive feedback to and from team members.
• Provided corrective feedback and disciplinary actions in alignment with company policies.
• Facilitated daily meetings, safety talks, and presentations to promote engagement and safety awareness.
• Ensured efficient and safe production while meeting established quality standards.
• Compiled and analyzed production performance data to identify improvement opportunities across various metrics.
• Monitored equipment reliability by coordinating with maintenance for repairs and evaluating new techniques.
• Responsible for the knowledge and accuracy of production standard operating procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
• Report problems, hazards, concerns, operator errors, and other issues to Area Managers, Production Supervisor, or Maintenance/Tool & Die Supervisor as needed.
• Created detailed reports outlining progress on various projects.
• Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials as needed to maintain production operations.
• Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
• Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
• Kept records of employees' attendance and working hours for accurate calculation of billable cycle.

Machine Operator (October 2023 - May 2023): Communicating and working effectively in teams, performing assigned positions and rotating after each period to ensure shelves are assembled correctly, adhering to proper technique and ergonomics when performing job duties, performing size changes and minor troubleshooting on shelf welders, performing basic welding to ensure shelves meet quality standards, and performing routine quality checks as necessary according to company standard operating procedures.

Safety Captain (November 2023 - June 2023): Attending scheduled safety captain meetings, participating in safety captain walks, and ongoing safety captain projects.

Culture Club Member (December 2023 - June 2023): Attending scheduled Culture Club meetings to discuss and strategize ways to empower employees to embrace and help spread the new culture at Lozier.

Leading Up Program Graduate (February 2023 - May 2023): Received a certificate for completing an 8-week leadership development program covering the following subjects: The Realities of Leadership, Organizational Skills, Leadership Communication, Technology 101, Relationships and Trust, Training and Coaching, Challenging Conversations, and Situational Leadership.

Additional Accomplishments: Development of new processes to increase overall team morale, and completed multiple safety captain projects to improve safety in various areas across our plant. Co-facilitated two Leading Up classes (Relationships & Trust, and Leadership Communication) during the Spring 2025 Leading Up Cohort.

• Executed administrative tasks including report preparation, team meeting participation, and email correspondence.
• Facilitated new employee orientations and trained new and existing team members on standard practices and company culture, both in person and virtually via Zoom.
• Developed a comprehensive program and training curriculum to enhance participant engagement and learning outcomes.
• Coordinated and facilitated programs for K-12 students, ensuring smooth operations.
• Led cross-functional teams in brainstorming sessions to develop innovative solutions.
• Conducted engagement and program impact assessments, and surveys with adults and K-12th grade youth, in partnership with an external evaluation team.
• Conducted outreach and recruitment initiatives to spread community awareness.
• Delivered presentations to families, community members, and schools (assemblies, pep rallies, parent/family nights) to promote and educate on our programs and services.
• Managed community donor relations to strengthen partnerships and support.
• Processed company purchases while maintaining precise records of receipts and invoices.
• Traveled to various program sites across the state to provide program orientation training and support to new team members launching new programs. (Serving over 25 counties in Nebraska and surrounding areas.)
• Organized workshops, seminars, conferences and other special events as part of programming efforts.
• Compiled reports summarizing progress towards goals and objectives of the initiative.
• Prepared detailed reports for stakeholders, highlighting program achievements and challenges.
• Provided technical support to staff members regarding the use of software programs related to the project.
• Conducted research on relevant topics related to the program's mission.
• Assisted in the preparation of grant applications for funding initiatives.
• Provided guidance to new staff members about their roles and responsibilities within the organization's programming framework.
• Created promotional materials for publicizing events associated with the program.
• Participated in team-building exercises that fostered collaboration among staff members working on the project.
• Developed and delivered educational and informational presentations on program initiatives.
• Oversaw the development and distribution of program materials, ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Delegated tasks to staff and volunteers during organized events.
• Reviewed applications and documentation to make decisions pertaining to programs.
• Developed brochures, newsletters, and flyers on program initiatives.
• Adapted programs in response to participant feedback and changing needs.
• Led team meetings to communicate updates, gather feedback, and align on goals.

• Facilitated programs to promote student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Coached and supported mentees in classroom and afterschool environments.
• Conducted outreach and recruitment of new students at community events.

• Utilized basic computer skills to print shipping labels and perform electronic audits.
• Inspected plastic parts for defects prior to shipment packing.
• Stacked boxes on pallets and operated manual pallet jack for efficient transport.
• Troubleshot mold injection machine issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Loaded materials, labels, and dye into mold injection machines for production readiness.
• Conducted startups, shutdowns, cleaning, and routine maintenance of mold injection machines.

• Executed work duties while maintaining standing position for extended periods.
• Developed and implemented training programs for new hires and existing employees.
• Analyzed feedback from trainees to ensure the effectiveness of course materials and instruction methods.
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• Provided one-on-one coaching sessions to help individuals improve their skills.
• Assisted with donor registration, collection of specimen and phlebotomy procedures.
• Provided donor floor support by escorting donors to and from the donation area.
• Set up and dismantled donor floor machines efficiently.
• Stocked and unloaded soft goods from machines promptly.
• Unloaded shipments of products and equipment from delivery trucks effectively.
• Maintained cleanliness of the donor floor including stocking supplies and cleaning equipment.
• Managed inventory levels of supplies used in the lab to ensure adequate stock was available at all times.
• Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during collection process for all donors.
• Monitored donor flow, prepared specimens for testing, and processed orders for tests requested by physicians or other healthcare providers.
• Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations while handling patient information securely.
• Collaborated with colleagues across multiple departments within the organization on projects related to specimen processing and analysis.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations involving hazardous materials or spills in the laboratory environment.
• Troubleshot problems with analytical systems using problem solving skills.