Barry Hughes
Obion,TN
Summary
Seasoned Manager familiar with operations and best practices. Leads and motivates workers to meet challenging targets while maintaining strict quality standards. Knowledgeable about preventing waste, maximizing safety and keeping employee satisfaction high.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Phoenix Services
Blytheville, AR
11.2018 - 02.2022
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Revamped positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Performed pre-shift checks of equipment to identify problems and remove affected equipment for repair.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
Lead Person/ MR Plant
Phoenix Services
Blytheville, AR
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assessed, motivated and empowered team members to work to build customer satisfaction and loyalty, to support retention and growth.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Identified equipment issues using troubleshooting techniques to keep machinery fully operational during shifts.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Identified operational and performance issues and worked with managers to resolve concerns.
- Completed various reports and analyzed each report to decide where improvements could be made.
- Coached team on company policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency, employee productivity and subsequently decrease labor costs.
Mechanic
Phoenix Service
Blytheville, AR
10.2013 - 02.2017
- Read and interpreted technical details such as schematics, manuals and drawings.
- Assessed equipment to determine cause of issue or malfunction and identified appropriate repairs.
- Located and removed outdated, malfunctioning and worn components to repair, refurbish or replace with new parts.
- Removed defective wiring systems, hydraulics and braking systems and replaced with new parts, enabling machines to return to service.
- Disassembled equipment using hand tools and hoists to begin repair work.
- Utilized various methods to perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks on excavators and dozers.
- Completed regular installations of new [Part]s, [Part]s and [Part]s.
- Diagnosed problems using testing equipment, technical knowledge and hand instruments.
- Confirmed safe operation, inspection and preventive maintenance of heavy machinery on job site.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently at all times.
- Serviced and maintained vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Operated and maintained forklift truck safely and efficiently.
- Documented daily equipment inspections and submitted daily inspection forms to supervisor.
- Monitored various gauges during vehicle operation and investigated and repaired abnormalities.
Shift Supervisor
Colonial DPP
Dyersburg, TN
04.1997 - 10.2013
- Assisted upper management with daily operations to meet standards of service and quality.
- Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
- Patrolled work areas to inspect operations, identify concerns and implement corrective actions.
- Provided coaching and reinforced standards to foster superior performance from crew members and others throughout organization.
- Evaluated operational records and made scheduling adjustments to maximize productivity.
- Cultivated performance-based and collaborative culture by recognizing achievements and promoting from within.
- Conferred with human resources to recruit, onboard and mentor new team members.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
- Supervised, motivated and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
- Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote safe working environment.
- Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
- Organized daily workflow and scheduled staff vacations for adequate coverage.
Heavy Equipment Operator
EDW C Levy
Blytheville, Arkansas
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Production Worker
Colonial Rubber
04.1984 - 11.1994
Education
High School Diploma -
Dyer County High School
Newbern, TN05.1983
Skills
- Continuous improvement processes
- Production overs
- Health and safety compliance
- Experienced in production scheduling
- Dedication to product quality
- Maintenance planning
- Inventory coordination
- Knowledge of 5S methodology
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
EDW C Levy
02.2022 - 05.2024
Production Manager
Phoenix Services
11.2018 - 02.2022
Lead Person/ MR Plant
Phoenix Services
02.2017 - 11.2018
Mechanic
Phoenix Service
10.2013 - 02.2017
Shift Supervisor
Colonial DPP
04.1997 - 10.2013
Production Worker
Colonial Rubber
04.1984 - 11.1994
High School Diploma -
Dyer County High School
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