365 Microsoft Products
Braxton Jones
Production Lead
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Experienced Production Leader possessing expertise problem-solving and team building talents with understanding of manufacturing deadlines and goals. Adept at performing audits to standardize work. Actively and positively supports company policies and procedures and delivers training to operators on special work instructions. First-rate leadership delivering company policies and procedures to meet production expectations. Motivational and hardworking with proficiency in ensuring all goods meet quality standards
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Production Lead
Kurz Transfer Products
Lexington , NC
03.2017 - Current
- Kept production line ready for monthly inspections and yearly audits by consistently following optimal processes.
- Monitored workers on site during production activities for safety procedures compliance.
- Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
- Supported employees by accurately tracking time and proactively resolving any conflicts.
- Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes to safely move heavy loads.
- Coordinated effective schedules for production employees.
- Monitored employee activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles.
- Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
- Contributed to continuous improvement and lean initiatives by implementing directives.
- Trained workers in proper operation, calibration and maintenance of production line equipment.
- Kept records of equipment, budgets, deliveries and supplies and made paperwork available to management for evaluation.
- Updated production metrics and facilitate regular team communication.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
Machine Operator
Ashley's Furniture
Advance , NC
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Saw Operator
Atrium Windows & Doors
Welcome , North Carolina
01.2010 - 03.2016
- Trained newly hired employees on machine operations and control set ups, explaining safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing.
- Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
- Set up and powered saws to cut, slot, groove, miter and trim metallic and non-metallic workpieces according to specifications.
- Completed special cuts, grooves and bevels to produce desired looks.
- Monitored machines and made appropriate adjustments for speed control and wood feeds, which boosted production of quality.
Education
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Benedict College
Columbia, SC 08.2004 - 12.2006
High School Diploma -
Dorman High School
Roebuck, SC 08.2000 - 06.2004
Skills
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Requisition completion
Materials management
Operations support
Product line analysis
Supply Chain Management
Safety rules enforcement
Quality control guidelines
Supply chain distribution
Machine Calibration
OSHA guidelines
Assembly protocols
Production deadline management
Worksite safety
Manufacturing
Project Management
Equipment monitoring
Employee appraisals
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Logistics
Software
Additional Information
CPR Certified
Shipping and Receiving Hazardous Waste Certified
5s Lean and Six Sigma Certified
OSHA Certified
Timeline
Production Lead
Kurz Transfer Products
03.2017 - Current
Machine Operator
Ashley's Furniture
03.2016 - 03.2017
Saw Operator
Atrium Windows & Doors
01.2010 - 03.2016
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Benedict College
08.2004 - 12.2006
High School Diploma -
Dorman High School
08.2000 - 06.2004