Billie Benson
Farmington,Missouri
Summary
Experienced in senior-level operations, production and distribution. Promotes wide range of experience in planning and leading operations in manufacturing environment. Well-versed in contributing to company growth by implementing continuous process improvement, production optimization and high-performance team development.
Results-oriented and decisive professional in manufacturing industry. Persuasive leader of exceptional product development efforts through tireless oversight and creative direction. Keen to introduce novel methodologies and innovative approaches eliminating persistent obstacles.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Eric Scott
Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
03.2000 - Current
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
- Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
- Evaluated existing processes for potential automation opportunities.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Developed performance metrics to track progress against established goals.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in workflow design and implementation.
- Reviewed customer feedback to determine if changes are necessary in order to improve product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
- Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
- Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Documented batch records for manufacturing process and product history recordkeeping.
- Managed daily order backlog through key metrics monitoring for on-time delivery.
- Aided raw material planning and escalated supplier issues, preventing shortages.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Eliminated process discrepancies, implementing continuous improvements for scheduling procedures.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
- Collaborated with leadership to develop production department budget and forecast.
- Prevented and resolved customer issues regarding production through planning.
- Translated complex information to audiences of varying levels of technical knowledge, enabling individuals to clearly understand messages.
- Partnered with human resources on training compliance and performance progression methodologies.
- Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
- Directed cost reduction and process improvements to boost workflows and productivity.
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
- Drafted and updated production documentation tracking status and delivery timelines.
- Supported audit reviews and initiated corrective actions.
- Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Orchestrated equipment set up, operation and break-down.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Reviewed quality control reports monitoring various aspects.
- Learned how to respond to emergency situations to prevent personal injuries and property damage.
- Developed and administered budgets for inventory, labor hours and overhead expenses.
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
- Oversaw production budget and approved expenditures to direct spending.
- Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan processes and meet timetables.
- Authored and updated production reports and personnel records to facilitate operational decisions.
- Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
- Applied lean strategies to implement operational enhancements, promote efficiency and cut costs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Small Business Management
Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MOSkills
- Root Cause Analysis
- Staff Scheduling
- Quality Assurance
- Production Line Management
- Production Planning
- Production Optimization
- Supply chain distribution
- Team Development
- Project Management
- Business Forecasting
- Training Coordination
- Resource Allocation
- Cost Reduction
- Accomplished in seed processing
- Performance Evaluation
- Knowledgeable of quality control standards
- Materials Management
- Strategic Planning
- Knowledge of 5S methodology
- Continuous improvement processes
- Master scheduling
- Safety Monitoring
- Configuration analysis
- KPI Tracking
- Capacity Planning
- Staff Management
- Cost Control
- Production Scheduling
- Raw Materials Handling
- Quality assurance standards
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous improvements
- Strategic execution
- Data-driven
- Workflow Optimization
- Health and safety compliance
- Strong leadership abilities
- Dedication to product quality
- Optimizing production output
- Customer Support
- Operations Management
- Manufacturing
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Purchasing ability
- Workforce training
- Production Oversight
- Training skills
- Logistics
- Experience in value stream mapping
- Assembly and production
- Inventory Coordination
- Planned equipment constraints
Affiliations
- Seasoned Production Manager successful at achieving production goals on consistent basis. Highly organized, forward-thinking and creative in handling normal and challenging production problems. Known for great leadership and attention to detail.
Certification
- 7 Habits of Highly Successful People
- Coaching for High Performance
- Communicating with Impact
- Conversations to Inspire Performance
- Embracing Change
- Determining Strategic Priorities
Timeline
Production Manager
Eric Scott
03.2000 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Small Business Management
Mineral Area College
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