Results-driven assembly supervisor with extensive hands-on experience in managing diverse teams. Expertise in strategic planning and process optimization to improve workflow and productivity. Recognized for strong observational skills and ability to uphold company standards consistently. Proficient in operating equipment and maintaining safety protocols in fast-paced environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Supervisor
ARO Technology
Knoxville, TN
01.2025 - Current
Supervised a team of assembly line workers, ensuring efficient production and adherence to quality standards.
Maintained inventory levels of raw materials and components to ensure uninterrupted production flow.
Resolved any issues or conflicts that arose during the assembly process, fostering a positive work environment.
Conduct an examination of raw materials and components to ensure they meet quality standards.
Obtain and organize all required materials and components, ensuring accountability of inventory.
Follow a predefined assembly sequence for each subassembly and component.
Assemble products consisting of 30 or more components. Using hand tools, follow detailed assembly instructions for the build.
Meticulous inspection of the fully assembled product ensures it meets all quality standards and specifications, with no visual defects.
Verify the functionality of each unit, ensuring the unit powers up, is programmed correctly, and operates according to quality standards.
Package the product and finalize it for fulfillment by labeling and organizing for shipment, ensuring the accuracy of the order, and the organization of the warehouse and inventory.
Production Crew Supervisor
Arconic
Alcoa, TN
01.2023 - 12.2024
Lead and engage teams in process improvement and problem-solving activities.
Maintain all quality, process management, and production standards.
Ensure policy, safety, and accountability compliance.
Monitor production flow paths and production rates to make decisions that ensure objectives are being met.
Hold shift meetings to communicate goals with teams.
Plan, manage, and execute departmental operations plans, and tactical operations.
Maintains warehouse organization.
Prepares shipments, places orders, gathers quotes, and maintains inventory of supplies and materials.
Work with Oracle and SAP.
Automated Line Technician, BioFine
Fresenius Medical Care
Knoxville, TN
06.2020 - 01.2023
Operate, repair, and adjust automated equipment in a clean room environment.
Operate industrial carts and forklifts for lifting, moving, and transporting materials.
Perform operation and maintenance of robotics and conveyor systems.
Perform the ordering, transporting, and inspection of components and materials.
Drives quality by applying quality principles while conducting assurance testing. ISO9000
Sterilization and sanitation of equipment and work area. ISO 14644-1.
Troubleshoot and diagnose problems related to product quality and appearance.
Follows standard operating procedures, job instruction breakdowns, and test methods to drive positive production and quality metrics.
Mentor and upskill new employees regarding machinery operation and safety guidelines.
Maintained all logs, batch records, and documentation for packaging operations in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Coordinated teams to reconfigure the equipment for product changes.
Assisted supervision to ensure all tasks had assigned personnel and were completed.
Maintained the equipment to decrease downtime.
Senior Line Leader
West Rock Merchandising
Knoxville, TN
01.2018 - 06.2020
Worked side by side with the shift supervisor to address the daily requirements of the production lines.
Assigned personnel to workstations on the line in a manner that would best facilitate production.
Trained staff to the warehouse rules, expectations, and safety regulations.
Ensured that all staff conducted operations in accordance with established good manufacturing practices.
Completed and reviewed paperwork for accuracy for a total of 18 production lines.
Responsible for filling in when the supervisor was not present.
Established a product replenishment process to eliminate downtime and product shortage.
Reviewing and approval of timesheets for all employees assigned to the line for accuracy.
Handled the discipline and counseling of employees.
Tasked with terminating employees who did not meet the requirements or expectations of the job.
Ensured the manufacturing team followed OSHA mandates and always utilized safety equipment.
Identified problem areas and suggested training needs.
Supervised all aspects of the manufacturing line.
Provided troubleshooting for equipment issues, and performed assembly and repair as needed.
Worked with shipping and receiving on organization and transportation.
Maintained warehouse organization.
Prepares shipments, places orders, and maintains inventory of supplies and materials.
Warehouse Dock Worker
Performance Food Service Group
Morristown, TN
01.2017 - 01.2018
Load trucks with a motorized power jack.
Utilize a forklift to replenish shelves, and pick products for shipment.
Use the computer-based replenishment system.
Correctional Officer Sergeant/Supervisor
Florida Department of Corrections
Ocala, FL
10.2003 - 09.2013
Oversee the normal operations of the shift by giving staff direction, and making executive decisions.
Supervised 12 to 15 employees at a time.
Responsible for 160 to 250 inmates under my direct supervision.
Conduct yearly evaluations on employees under my direct supervision.
Scheduled PTO, and handled staff corrective counseling.
Schedule shift personnel for continuing professional development, and find coverage for their period of training.
Leader of the Designated Armed Response Team.
Organize training and drills to help the team better communicate in times of distress.
The leader of the hostage and crisis negotiation team would conduct training exercises with my facility, as well as with other facilities in the area.
Coordinator of the cell extraction teams. I would work with the various teams, provide training scenarios, and teach the proper way to facilitate extractions.
Sales Associate
Walmart
Ocala, Florida
06.1996 - 12.1997
Supported the department by stocking shelves, rotating stock, and reordering.
Provided a positive customer experience with fair, friendly, and courteous service.
Registered sales on a cash register by scanning items, itemizing, and totaling customers' purchases.
Resolved customer issues and answered questions.
Collected payments by accepting cash, check, or charge payments from customers, and made change for cash.
Balanced the cash drawer by counting the cash at the beginning and end of the work shift.
Provided pricing information by answering questions.
Maintained a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Use of pallet jacks, both manual and electronic.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Honors
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA
01.2021
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA
01.2009
High School Diploma -
Vanguard High School
Ocala, FL
06-1996
Skills
Reliable, accountable, and goal-oriented
Excels at budgeting time and expenses
Experienced conflict mediator
Strong ability to identify useful tools and information
Data-based decision maker
Experience delegating tasks to achieve short- and mid-term goals
Skilled worker with the ability to evaluate performance-related metrics
Experience mentoring and coaching peers
Rapidly able to learn new skills and apply them to real-world problems
Active listener with excellent verbal and written communication skills