Anthony Hews
McKinney,TX
Summary
Seasoned Production Manager with comprehensive background in manufacturing and process industries. Keen ability to oversee, design, and improve production systems while maintaining high levels of safety and quality assurance. Leadership skills demonstrated through successful staff development and enhanced operations. Noted for improving efficiency, reducing waste, ensuring on-time delivery of projects, and fostering cross-functional teams to meet and exceed corporate objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Prep Manager
Blount Fine Foods
McKinney , Texas
10.2023 - Current
- Supervised a team of Food prep workers while assisting with their training and development needs.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to review policies, procedures, and customer service standards.
- Ordered necessary equipment for the prep department based on budgetary constraints provided by management.
- Drive continuous improvement
- Implement Six Sigma and 5s methodology to reduce waste and increase productivity
- Identify bottlenecks and root cause analysis
- Performance evaluations
- Create production schedules
- Balance budget material cost and labor cost
- Inventory control
- Quality control
Production Manager
Carris Reels
McKinney , Texas
01.2013 - 10.2023
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Reviewed customer feedback to determine if changes are necessary in order to improve product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and components.
- Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems related to machinery used in the manufacturing process.
- Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in workflow design and implementation.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
- Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Supported audit reviews and initiated corrective actions.
- Collaborated with leadership to develop production department budget and forecast.
- Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
- Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
- Reviewed quality control reports monitoring various aspects.
- Learned how to respond to emergency situations to prevent personal injuries and property damage.
- Led regular stand-up meetings, Scrums and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals.
Education
IASSC Six Sigma Green Belt - Methodology
Six Sigma Online
McKinney , Texas08-2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ06-2004
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZ05-2002
Some College (No Degree) - Operations Management
Collin’s College
McKinney, TXSkills
- Task delegation
- Production data analysis
- Cost reduction
- Cause and effect analysis
- Staff management
- Cost control
- Project management
- Supply chain management
- Quality assurance training
- Dedication to product quality
- Training skills
- Optimizing production output
- Master scheduling
- Raw materials handling
- Quality assurance
- Lean manufacturing
- Operations management
- Manufacturing management
- Strong leadership
- Staff scheduling
- Root-cause analysis
- Production scheduling
- Industrial plant management
- Strategic planning
- Production planning
- Workflow optimization
- Continuous improvement processes
Timeline
Sr. Prep Manager
Blount Fine Foods
10.2023 - Current
Production Manager
Carris Reels
01.2013 - 10.2023
IASSC Six Sigma Green Belt - Methodology
Six Sigma Online
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Arizona State University
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Eastern Arizona College
Some College (No Degree) - Operations Management
Collin’s College