THOMAS E SOLBERG
539 19TH ST SE
MASON CITY, IA 504016022
(641) 201-3197 (Home)
tsolto@mchsi.com
 
Professional Summary
 
I have 23 years of experience, including as a Production Team Member, Quality Control Sr. Laboratory Technician, and Safety lead. In Food Manufacturing Industries.

Most recently, I have been working as a Production Team Member at Kraft Foods from January 1998 to December 2011.

From January 1989 to July 1997 Sandoz Nutrition / Novartis Nutrition as a Senior Line/Laboratory Technician.

I hold an Associates degree in, Food Science Processing, and Management from Albert Lea Technical College. 3.5 GPA
 
Professional Experience
 
Production Team Member 	Kraft Foods, Mason City, IA			Jan. 1998 to Dec. 2011
Sr. Lead Quality Control	Sandoz Nutrition				Jan. 1989 to July 1998
Production manufacturing, process, Quality control and lab, packaging, material handling and safety lead. Supervised workers. Enforced safety and health rules. Inspected materials and products. Inspected equipment. Demonstrated equipment use to employees. Observed work of operators. Resolved worker problems Set deadlines Responsible for training recommended improvements held safety meetings and daily updates meeting with Manager. Assigned daily task and prioritized to employees. Attended company meetings. Knowledge sets include regulatory compliance, safety, manufacturing, packaging, production, quality improvement and quality control
 
Education and Professional Development
 
1987 1989    Albert Lea Technical College, Minnesota
Associates: Agricultural and Food Science and Management
 
Certification
Manufacturing Supervisory Training. - 8 weeks
Internship in Quality Control Canning- 720 hrs
ISO 9000 certified.

Work Philosophy

Convey a "can do" attitude with all fellow employees and superiors.
Support all your fellow employees. 
Openly discuss concerns, issues, questions, etc. positively 
Honestly and accurately, represent the facts in all situations.
Communicate clear, concise, comprehensively to everyone.
Develop goals to improve-self and pursue new opportunities.
Consistently follow all rules and superiors expectations
Constantly Support and participate all safety goals and expectations.
Demonstrate a willingness to take on new and existing challenges.
Demonstrate an overall sense of responsibility and accountability 
For my self and my own action following all companies philosophy.
 
Technical or Computer Skills
 
I have been involved with TPM and LEAN methodologies throughout my career I also have vast experience with, Windows, Kronos, AS400, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, E-mail, Desktop Publishing,  General Office Equipment, Presentations, Employee Supervision, , Quality Control, Training, Safety rule enforcement, implementation and training.