Andre Wise

Production & Business Management Resourceful and results-driven professional with extensive experience in overseeing complex projects from concept to completion in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environments. Ambitious, critical thinking leader with 15+ years of progressive success in facilitating manufacturing processes with meticulous analysis and understanding of business drivers that connect daily decision/actions to major financial performance goals. Strategically interact with professionals at all levels to outline objectives to meet expectations. Committed to succeed by motivating associates to deliver consistent production results and analyzing workflow inefficiencies to implement streamlined procedures that achieve deadline-driven objectives with exceptional problem solving/time management skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

• OSHA 30 Certification
• Forklift Operator

• Production Manager, A&K Technology, Columbia, SC, 04/01/13, 05/01/23, Managed daily operations across multiple departments, including supply chain, manufacturing, human resources, and IT, to ensure seamless business functionality and efficiency., Established and maintained quality control protocols, ensuring compliance with industry standards as well as local, state, and federal regulations; conducted periodic audits to identify and implement operational improvements., Lead cross-functional teams, promoting culture of excellence and continuous improvement; initiated employee training programs aimed at talent development and professional growth within organization., Collaborate with project managers to develop financial and budgetary strategies, leading to cost-effective operations and increased profitability., Tracked and evaluated essential operational metrics, ensuring punctual and efficient task completion that boosts productivity., Complied with company policies and regulatory requirements, reducing legal risks and ensuring a harmonious work environment., Examined operational workflows and recommend enhancements, resulting in streamlined processes and improved efficiency., Oversaw budget planning and financial reporting, collaborating closely with finance department to optimize costs and allocate resources effectively., Demonstrated effective leadership and essential communication skills to direct production shift of 15+ associates to delegate tasks for warehouse/maintenance and packaging functions while ensuring high-quality telecommunication production and safety measures., Delivered first-rate executive-level communications during daily service call meetings to converse key-performance indicators (KPI's) to ensure full understanding and planning site-production by formulating forecast projections and capacity planning to determine organizational needs that meet changing demands.
• Production Supervisor/ Caso Impregnated Paper, Columbia, SC, Columbia, SC, 06/01/10, 03/01/13, Provided oversight for a $10M production budget and establish direction for a 24/7 facility to manage entire department consisting of four Production Leads, 20+ non-exempt and + indirect associates to safely handle extrusion production in compliance with OSHA guidelines., Recognized as the Safety Team Leader to oversee plant safety processes, directed 3rd party audits in partnership with LRQA, perform bi-annual performance reviews to offer helpful feedback to direct reports and immediately inform organization of plant safety issues., Demonstrated effective leadership and essential communication skills to direct production shift of 25+ associates to delegate tasks for warehouse/maintenance and packaging functions while ensuring high-quality extrusion production and safety measures., Implemented strategic plans to regulate staffing/processing and packaging procedures that improve lean processes to meet short/long-term objectives and conducting yearly performance reviews based in assessments for all direct reports., Collaborated with upper management and associates to examine future changes and recent company policy updates while taking the lead to maintain/implement plant safety programs., Analyzed current operational processes and performance, recommending solutions for improvement when necessary., Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for the day-to-day performance of the operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.
• Legal Administrative Assistant, Department Of Veterans Affairs, 04/01/07, 05/01/10, Coordinated and managed comprehensive training programs for legal staff, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and departmental policies., Served as primary point of contact for all administrative matters within legal department, including document management, filing, and correspondence., Developed and maintained training materials, including presentations, manuals, and handouts, to facilitate ongoing legal education for department employees., Liaised with other departments and external vendors to secure resources and venues for training sessions, while managing budget constraints and timelines., Conducted meticulous legal research and analysis, enhancing case strategies and client advisories., Analyzed complex laws, rulings, and regulations in legal texts, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk., Managed daily records through both digital and physical filing systems, enabling quick retrieval and efficient workflow., Compiled, proofread, and revised critical legal documents and reports, improving accuracy and reducing potential legal vulnerabilities., Designed reference tools for streamlined office operations, increasing team productivity., Updated and maintained essential databases and tracking systems, ensuring real-time access to crucial information., Analyzed training program effectiveness through participant feedback and performance metrics, making adjustments to curriculum and delivery methods as needed., Collaborated with upper management and associates to examine future changes and recent company policy updates while taking the lead as a Certified HACCP to maintain/implement food safety programs.