Bobby Gipson
Warren,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated Production Supervisor with background supervising production processes, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and improving operational efficiency. Demonstrates strong leadership skills, ability to troubleshoot issues, and drive for achieving production goals. Experienced in both industrial and food production environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Schwebel's Bakery
Youngstown, Ohio
06.2023 - Current
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure smooth operations.
- Monitored quality to ensure adherence to product standards.
- Trained and mentored new team members on safety protocols.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Monitored equipment performance, scheduling maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Enforced safety regulations to promote a safe working environment.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Recommended and implemented enhancements to production methods, improving product quality.
- Coordinated resources across multiple teams and projects.
Production Supervisor
Brentwood Originals
Austintown, Ohio
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure smooth operations.
- Coordinated workflow between departments to optimize efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Enforced safety regulations to promote a safe working environment.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
Material Handler
Glunt Industries
Warren, Ohio
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Executed loading and unloading of materials, ensuring accurate documentation for inventory management.
- Oversaw loading and unloading of scrap metal containers, facilitating timely processing and compliance with recycling standards.
- Trained personnel in forklift operation and crane rigging for safe material handling.
- Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
- Staged assemblers, welders, and machinists for upcoming jobs, ensuring availability of needed materials.
- Washed inbound materials using parts washer to maintain cleanliness standards.
- Operated oven for degreasing and stress relief cycles on roll chocks.
- Utilized shot blaster post-oven cycles to clean roll chocks effectively.
- Removed waste materials from machinists for recycling and scrap processing.
- Inspected and maintained inventory of slings, chains, ropes, and shackles to ensure safety and operational readiness.
Forklift Operator
Comprehensive Logistics
Austintown, Ohio
04.2014 - 02.2017
- Trained new operators on safe forklift practices and procedures to promote workplace safety and compliance.
- Unloaded materials from trucks, verified order accuracy, and routed to appropriate warehouse locations to ensure efficient inventory management.
- Picked, packed, and loaded customer orders to meet delivery schedules and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Completed all shipping and receiving paperwork to maintain accurate records.
Forklift Operator
J.I.T Packaging
Aurora, Ohio
01.2011 - 11.2013
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across warehouse, facilitating timely access for production and shipping.
- Unloaded materials from trucks, verifying order accuracy to ensure correct routing to warehouse locations.
- Picked, packed, and loaded customer orders for timely delivery.
- Completed shipping and receiving paperwork, maintaining accurate inventory records for efficient stock management.
- Organized materials in designated areas for production workers to enhance workflow efficiency. for production workers to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness of warehouse to promote safety and organization.
Production worker
J.I.T Packaging
Aurora, Ohio
07.2009 - 01.2011
- Led team in building containers for automotive parts, ensuring quality and efficiency.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures to ensure proper onboarding.
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
- Reconstructed pallets using recycled wood from salvaged materials.
- Disassembled broken pallets to salvage wood for reuse in future projects.
Warehouse Worker
Trumbull Industries
Warren, Ohio
07.2006 - 02.2009
- Executed picking, bundling, and loading of customer orders, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between storage areas and loading docks efficiently. Transported materials across the warehouse efficiently.
- Operated cranes to facilitate safe and efficient movement of materials. Lifted, move, and place heavy materials safely.
- Staged outbound orders for next-day shipment, enhancing logistics workflow.
- Completed necessary paperwork to ensure accurate order processing.
- Maintained cleanliness within warehouse to promote safety and organization.
Education
High School Diploma -
Champion High School
Warren, Ohio05-2006
Skills
- Production management
- Quality control
- Workflow coordination
- Safety enforcement
- Process improvement
- Performance evaluation
- Problem solving
- Team dynamics
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Schwebel's Bakery
06.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
Brentwood Originals
01.2020 - 04.2023
Material Handler
Glunt Industries
03.2017 - 01.2020
Forklift Operator
Comprehensive Logistics
04.2014 - 02.2017
Forklift Operator
J.I.T Packaging
01.2011 - 11.2013
Production worker
J.I.T Packaging
07.2009 - 01.2011
Warehouse Worker
Trumbull Industries
07.2006 - 02.2009
High School Diploma -
Champion High School