Melvin Merritt Sr.
SNF Holding
Plaquemine,LA
12
years of professional experience
Operations Shift Supervisor with experience leading shift teams, coordinating staffing coverage, and keeping production work aligned with safety and quality standards. Directs workflow planning, payroll processing, and cross-shift handoffs while coaching employees, resolving 2+ production, staffing, or quality issues per shift, and tracking daily output against goals. Strengthens operations through process improvements that reduce downtime and improve productivity.
Work History
Material Handler
8 Months- Tracked and managed pallets and totes in the warehouse using OMNIS, ensuring accurate inventory records and efficient material flow.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks to support timely shipping and receiving operations, reducing turnaround time for deliveries.
- Conducted end-of-month (EOM) inventory counts, contributing to accurate stock levels and minimizing discrepancies.
- Delivered raw materials to various onsite units, supporting uninterrupted production and maintaining workflow efficiency.
- Maintained housekeeping standards in warehouse areas, promoting a safe and organized work environment.
Operations Shift Supervisor
5 Years 7 Months- Managed [number] shift assignments daily to maintain balanced coverage across production teams.
- Led shift meetings to review expectations, safety protocols, and daily priorities with frontline employees.
- Monitored inventory, attendance, and production data to identify staffing needs and quality issues.
- Evaluated employee performance, delivered feedback, and addressed issues to improve shift accountability.
- Coordinated with managers and other shift leaders to maintain smooth handoffs and consistent workflow.
- Enforced policies, resolved conflicts, and supported payroll processing for shift personnel.
Lead Operator
11 Months- Trained new employees on safe operating procedures, job responsibilities, and written or verbal work orders.
- Developed standard operating procedures, applied corrective actions, and enforced safety compliance on the floor.
- Reviewed quality data, compiled operational reports, and resolved production or personnel issues with supervisors.
Outside Operator
4 Months- Identified defective products during quality control tests and reported them promptly to supervisors.
- Performed preventive maintenance on machinery and used hand tools for routine repairs and fixes.
- Trained new employees on outside equipment, reinforcing standard operating procedures and safe handling practices.
DCS Operator
1 Year 3 Months- Monitored process parameters and adjusted control loops to maintain stable plant performance.
- Troubleshot DCS equipment malfunctions, resolved technical issues, and restored normal operations quickly.
- Supported engineering teams with DCS modifications, commissioning tests, and process improvements for changing requirements.
Outside Operator
1 Year- Maintained clear communication with supervisors to keep outside equipment and plant processes running smoothly.
- Reviewed automated system reports to spot operating issues and support timely decisions on external plant operations.
- Repaired minor mechanical problems on outside machinery to reduce downtime and keep equipment available.
- Participated in process-improvement meetings to share observations and strengthen outside plant operations.
- Trained new employees on outside equipment and reinforced safe operating procedures.
Material Handler
1 Year- Maintained clean work areas by following company organization guidelines and keeping stock spaces orderly.
- Partnered with supervisors to refine storage methods and improve overall handling efficiency.
- Supported coworkers with task completion, applying safe equipment practices and clear communication to keep work on pace.
Loader
5 Months- Communicated with drivers about shipment discrepancies and resolved load issues before departure.
- Worked with team members to complete loading tasks on time and keep warehouse operations moving.
- Cleaned spills quickly with approved agents and disposed of hazardous waste according to safety procedures.
- Organized warehouse inventory by product type and size to support orderly storage and retrieval.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Team leadership
Staff scheduling
Performance evaluation
Workload prioritization
Shift coordination
Standard operating procedures
Incident reporting
Safety compliance
Policy and procedure enforcement
Lockout-tagout procedures
Equipment troubleshooting
Preventive maintenance
Quality control inspection
Production workflow management
Inventory control
Master production scheduling
Workforce planning
Lean manufacturing
Root cause analysis
Change management
Vendor management
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Material Handler
SNF Holding
01.2026 - 09.2026Read More
Operations Shift Supervisor
SNF Holding
11.2019 - 06.2025Read More
Lead Operator
SNF Holding
12.2018 - 11.2019Read More
Outside Operator
SNF Holding
07.2018 - 11.2018Read More
DCS Operator
SNF Holding
04.2017 - 07.2018Read More
Outside Operator
SNF Holding
04.2016 - 04.2017Read More
Material Handler
SNF Holding
04.2015 - 04.2016Read More
Loader
SNF Holding
11.2014 - 04.2015Read More
Plaquemine High School
High School Diploma
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