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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)

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Software

365 Microsoft Products

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

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