Austin Owens
Greenville,WV
Summary
Results-driven Manufacturing Production Supervisor known for exceptional ability to increase productivity and efficiently manage tasks. Skilled in lean manufacturing, quality control, and workflow optimization. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless operations and team cohesion.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Smurfit Westrock
Covington, Virginia
03.2020 - Current
- Direct daily production operations, optimizing workflow for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Enforce safety rules during shift startup, walkthroughs, and machine checks.
- Educate new personnel to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency. on the safe operation of machinery and production processes.
- Resolve employee issues or grievances, fostering a safer and more productive work environment.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing Smurfit Westrock plant processes.
- Review production reports, shift logs, and inventory records.
- Communicate with maintenance, electricians and instrument daily to keep continuous operations and limit downtime.
- Communicate with peers in other departments to ensure success across the mill.
Chief Operator
Bae Systems Inc.
Radford, Virginia
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Led BAE Systems production operations and supported daily defense system workflows.
- Monitored control room systems, alarms, and equipment status during shift operations.
- Coordinated team assignments, coverage, and handoffs across operating areas.
- Trained operators on equipment use, procedures, and emergency response actions.
- Inspected process conditions and reported mechanical issues to maintenance teams.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, production output, downtime incidents.
Education
James Monroe High School
Lindside, WVSkills
- Production scheduling
- Inventory tracking
- SAP work orders
- Safety compliance
- Process improvement
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- Captain of Finger, Hand and arm safety team partnered with upper management and hourly employees to reduce injuries across the mill.
Timeline
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Smurfit Westrock
03.2020 - Current
Chief Operator
Bae Systems Inc.
10.2018 - 02.2020
James Monroe High School