This document is a resume for Joshua Palmer. It lists his contact information and objective of effectively leading a production team utilizing his knowledge of manufacturing, safety practices, and supervisory skills. It then details his technical skills and proficiencies, followed by descriptions of his work experience from 2015 to 2007 in various roles including material handler, insurance agent, customer service representative, assembly test specialist, and operations supervisor. His education is listed as graduating from high school in 1998 and currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Management/Administration online from Colorado Tech University. Awards received are also included.

1. 7054E CR 4300N Rankin IL, 60690 217-979-2640 or 217-375-4304
jdpalmer0911@gmail.com
Joshua Palmer
Objective
I am presenting to you my achievements, skills, energy and talent for effectively leading a production
team, and a thorough understanding of the manufacturing industry. I bring with me a knowledge of safety
practices,a background in manufacturing and production, and supervisory skills, all of which I will utilize
to effectively lead a healthy, high performing team.
Technical Skills/Proficiencies
 Effective communication skills communicating between all levels of an organization
 Experience meeting deadlines such as production schedules and quality goals
 Proven safety record which includes no recordable injuries myself or by anyone supervised by me
 Trained and licensed in many different types of industrial equipment.
 Proficient in Kronos Time Keeping system
 Previously Yellow Belt Certified through Caterpillar Inc.
 Experience managing large groups ( 38 to 100 associates)
 Utilize the three A’s, ( Attitude, Aptitude, Attendance)
 Operations Supervisor experience in warehouse/manufacturing environment
 Familiar and experienced with Microsoft Office programs, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience
01/05/2015-11/06/2015 ThyssenKrupp Presta Danville IL
Material Handler
I was a Material Handler with ThyssenKrupp Presta Danville facility. TK Presta makes quality
camshafts serving hundreds of automotive customers globally. It the responsibility of the material handlers
to allocate materials to the assembly line, as needed in order to ensure production schedules are met in a
timely manner. My original schedule was a 12 hour rotating day shift schedule, three days on one week, four
days the next, however due to declining business we were switched to 8 hour days 5 days a week in
September.
09/25/2014-10/17/2014 PMA USA Illinois
Licensed Insurance Agent for Washing National Insurance Company
I was given the opportunity to work as a Licensed Insurance agent in the state of Illinois, independently
contracted. I hold a Health Producers license valid in the state of Illinois. I worked for a company that
marketed products for Washington National Insurance company. Our main product was supplemental
Cancer insurance like no other currently on the market. We also carried a heart health policy as well an
accident policy. Our main customer base was rural communities within the state of Illinois.
11/25/2013-06/12/2014 Lowes Home Improvement Store Champaign IL
Customer Service Rep. Tools and Hardware
As a customer service Rep with Lowes, it is my job to provide customers with an exceptional customer
service experience, while at the same time solving customers home improvement needs. In tools and hardware
I take great pride in ensuring customers get the service and they need, and the quality they deserve.

2. 04/30/2012-08/03/2012 ICS(International Control Services) Decatur IL
Materials Supervisor
In this position I oversee a team of individuals working within the materials cage. We are
responsible for ensuring timely and accurate execution and delivery ofmaterials kits to the
production floor. My main focus in this position is to serve the production floor as ifthey were my
customers and conduct myselfand my team as such. This position requires me to be able to
coordinate work efforts, provide solutions to issues,create and maintain spreadsheets accordingly,
attend meetings as necessary based on company needs, find ways to keep the team engaged and
focused on their daily duties, and much more. I hold an administrative role within the materials
cage delegating responsibilities as dictated by company needs.
09/06/2011-04/27/2012 Caterpillar Inc. Decatur IL
Assembly Test Specialist
As an assembler with Caterpillar I have a wide array of duties on a daily basis. I work third
shift assembling on the Lower Power train line for Large Mining Trucks.I am responsible for
utilizing standard work, best practices, 5S, and many other methods in order to ensure proper
assembly ofquality prime product. In addition I am also responsible for ensuring not only my
safety but the safety and well being ofthose that work around me. Being an assembler is a step in
the right direction to achieving my goal ofonce again becoming a member ofthe Caterpillar
management team.
06/06/2011-09/06/2011 Caterpillar Inc. Decatur IL
Material Specialist2
As a Material SpecialistI am responsible for allocating material to the proper places on the
assembly line. This includes material that is both inbound to our department and outbound, prime
product completed to be transported to another department within the facility or directly to the
customer. My duties require me to be trained and knowledgeable on a forklift as well as howto
safely operate it. I also make it my duty to go above and beyond my job responsibilities by
coordinating with my supervisor regarding materials issues,as well as coordinating with
assemblers to facilitate their materials needs. This position I have held before the first time I
worked with Caterpillar in Decatur, and following my layoff from my supervisory position with Cat
Logistics in Champaign, this was seemingly the only way I could get back into the Caterpillar
family.
09/25/2010-01/06/2011 Paramount Staffing Urbana, IL
On-Site Supervisor Third Shift
As an On-Site Supervisor with Paramount Staffing I am responsible with providing the client with
their staffing needs on a daily basis. As part of my daily duties I am responsible for tracking
employees, updating their positions and pay rates in the billing system, allocating them to the proper
work stations, creating and maintaining accurate time keeping records, and many more
administrative duties. I also work very hard to create and maintain a strong healthy relationship
with the client and the client management. Currently under my leadership there have been no
recordable injuries at the client site.

3. 09/29/2008-04/06/2009 Caterpillar Logistics Champaign, IL
Operations Supervisor Third Shift Receiving Department
Responsible for overseeing third shift receiving operations for the ILC. Under my leadership
associates were expected to meet their goals in their respective areas. As a resultof this we
consistently delivered quality product on time and efficiently. I was also instrumental in ensuring all
associates performed their job functions in the safest manner possible in accordance with all policies
and procedures leading to a safety record of 0 injuries for my department. I maintained a positive
work environment as well as a cohesive team atmosphere where everyone worked together to achieve
the goals set forth.
01/28/200/-09/06/2008 Caterpillar Inc. Decatur, IL
Assembly & Test Specialist
Assembly of Motor Grader (M) series Lower Power Train Units. The area was designed into 6 build
areas that completed an LPT unit. I was responsible for building the LPT tandem cases,which
involved mounting breaks, mounting a final drive unit, installing chains and making sure the unit
passed quality checks before sending it on. As an assembler I had no recordable accidents nor any
quality related infractions resulting in producing 5 units every night, surpassing our goal of four per
shift.
04/23/2007-01/28/2008 Caterpillar Inc. Decatur, IL
Materials Distribution Specialist
I was responsible for successfullydelivering products to the Motor Grader assembly line in a timely
and safe fashion. I oversaw the delivery of large parts such as motor grader frames, DCM’s (the
blade unit), engines,and cabs; as well as the smaller component parts. I was instrumental in ensuring
these parts were successfullydelivered to the line and as a result we were able to deliver to the
customer 6 Motor Graders/ day totaling 400k each (average price per motor grader). As a result of
this I was selected to participate in an hourly to management program which I succeeded in leading
to my management position with the Champaign ILC.
Education
ST. Joseph-Ogden High
School
ST. Joseph, IL Diploma
 General Studies to obtain diploma
 Graduated 1998
Colorado Tech University
Online, CTU Online
Colorado Springs, CO. BAS
 School of Business with concentration in Business Management/Administration
 Have taken a wide variety of courses such as Accounting, Psychology, Business,Algebra, English,
Literature, and much more. I am still pursuing my degree.
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4. Awards/Accomplishments
Certificate of Completion in MCE Assembly
Quality Training
April 2008
Award was given upon my successful completion of assembly training at Cat Decatur
Colorado Technical University Certificate of
Completion
March 2010
Award was received upon completing business concepts at an undergraduate level pursuant to my degree
program. This is not my degree, but a certificate showing how I am progressing in my studies