Ambitious Production Manager with 20 plus years of experience in a plethora of environments. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management.
Work History
Production Supervisor
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
12.2019 - 08.2023
Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy.
Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower.
Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
Compiled production equipment status reports, detailing parts produced, downtime duration and potential quality concerns.
Collaborated across departments to establish project guidelines and create unique products to drive profitability.
Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Assistant Plant Manager
NIXON UNIFORM SERVICE
05.2005 - 03.2019
Responsible for daily production over four departments.
Responsible for safety meetings, hiring staff, preventive maintenance schedules and new projects, performance evaluations of staff.
Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations by 10% and achieving KPIs.
Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by 15% while managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
Organized and guided operations of production, processing and machinery according to business procedures and protocols.
Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules and disciplinary action.
Production Manager
Canam Steel
Point of Rocks, Maryland
10.2023 - 08.2024
Managed team of [Number] production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for ongoing personnel development.
Facilitated team meetings to discuss progress and address any issues, promoting open communication.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Education
Business Administration
VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Petersburg, VA
1994
Phoebus High School
Hampton, VA
06.1991
Skills
Production Problem Resolution
Processing Operations Review
Verbal and Written Communication
Operational Efficiency
Preventive Maintenance Programs
Equipment Operation
Team Management
Equipment Installation
Lean Manufacturing Principles
Forklift Operation
Accomplishments
Achieved Production Manager of the year in 2014, 2015, and 2017.
Selected to help open two new Plants in Texas and Connecticut
Collaborated with team of Swedish engineers to install new equipment.