Brandon West
fort scott
Summary
Accomplished Production Supervisor delivering quality control and continuous improvement. Known for effective decision-making under pressure and strong team leadership, ready to drive operational excellence and optimize production processes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Russell Stover Chocolates
Iola, KS
02.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily production operations to maintain quality standards and efficiency.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize production schedules and meet deadlines.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures to ensure compliance.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced waste in manufacturing.
- Coordinated changeovers and setup activities to reduce machine downtime and improve efficiency.
- Enforced GMP, PPE, SOP's, or other industry-specific compliance standards.
- Conducted employee performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Scheduled staffing and shift coverage to support operational demands and reduce overtime costs.
Production Supervisor
Valu Merchandisers
Fort Scott, KS
04.2021 - 02.2025
- Supervised daily production operations to meet output, quality, and safety targets in fast-paced manufacturing environments
- Scheduled staffing and shift coverage to support operational demands and reduce overtime costs.
- Assisted with onboarding and training programs for new hires and pallet jack operators.
- Led safety meetings and promoted a strong culture of workplace safety and accountability.
- Conducted employee performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Established a high-performance production team to achieve operational targets.
Order Picker
Valu Merchandisers
Fort Scott, KS
06.2018 - 04.2021
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to efficiently retrieve products from warehouse shelves.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts and reconciliations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize order picking processes and reduce errors.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and efficient order picking techniques.
- Used handheld scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to track inventory movements.
- Met or exceeded daily order fulfillment and productivity quotas consistently.
- Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and strong work ethic in warehouse operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Christian Heights
Fort Scott, KSSkills
- Quality control
- Continuous improvement
- Production management
- Training and mentoring
- Computer proficiency
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Team Leadership & Staff Supervision
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision-Making Under Pressure
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Russell Stover Chocolates
02.2025 - Current
Production Supervisor
Valu Merchandisers
04.2021 - 02.2025
Order Picker
Valu Merchandisers
06.2018 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Christian Heights