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Blaine Tipps

Summary

Accomplished Production Supervisor with a proven track record at PepsiCo, enhancing team efficiency and productivity through strategic decision-making and effective team coordination. Expert in operating machinery and implementing safety protocols, I have significantly improved production line supervision and employee training, demonstrating both hard and soft skills essential for high-stakes environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

PepsiCo
01.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Managed team of 8 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
  • Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and recommending appropriate solutions for implementation.

Production Lead

PepsiCo
03.2023 - Current
  • Support employees by accurately tracking time and proactively resolving any conflicts.
  • Help train workers in proper operation of machines, sanitation and paperwork
  • Handled production line documentation for waste, downtime and output.
  • Monitored employee activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles.
  • Covered breaks
  • SAP/PTS entry

Machine Operator

PepsiCo
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

Supervisor

Windproof Fence Company
09.2020 - 08.2022
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Measured all jobs for footage and figured up all materials to give an accurate quote for a job to customers
  • Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.

Machine Operator

OK Steel & Wire
08.2018 - 09.2020
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Done all changeovers and maintenance on the machines I worked on
  • Helped setup and work out all of the bugs on a new machine we got


Fabrication Welder

Berryhill Ornamental Iron
06.2013 - 08.2018
  • Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
  • Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
  • Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.


Supervisor

Dun Right Fencing
09.2009 - 05.2013
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.


Education

High School Diploma -

Indianola High School
Indianola, OK
05.2005

Skills

  • Professional Relationships
  • Protective Equipment Knowledge
  • Facility Inspections
  • Duty Assignments
  • Team Coordination
  • Basic Tools
  • Operate Machinery
  • Production Line Supervision
  • Sanitation Training
  • Safety Protocols
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Proper Food Handling
  • LSS trained in July 2024

Accomplishments

  • Achieved getting a Lead spot within 6 months of being with PepsiCo through effectively helping with team management and assisting with supervisor roles.
  • I was promoted to production supervisor effective January 1, 2024
  • Collaborated with a team in the rejuvenation of the Hi Cone on the Hi Cone AM team

Timeline

Production Supervisor

PepsiCo
01.2024 - Current

Production Lead

PepsiCo
03.2023 - Current

Machine Operator

PepsiCo
08.2022 - 03.2023

Supervisor

Windproof Fence Company
09.2020 - 08.2022

Machine Operator

OK Steel & Wire
08.2018 - 09.2020

Fabrication Welder

Berryhill Ornamental Iron
06.2013 - 08.2018

Supervisor

Dun Right Fencing
09.2009 - 05.2013

High School Diploma -

Indianola High School

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