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Brenton Hoover

West Milford,WV

Summary

Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

Weyerhaeuser
07.2022 - Current
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed team of 30 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
  • Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
  • Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce production costs while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
  • Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
  • Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.

Parallam Products Coordinator

Weyerhaeuser
02.2020 - 07.2022
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Used SAP to input work orders.
  • Trained associates to different equipment
  • Mentored and developed associates.
  • Communicated breakdowns with mechanical and electrical staff and help troubleshoot.

Equipment Operator

United States Army National Guard
09.2018 - 01.2020
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Enforced compliance with safety standards and regulations related to proper PPE, hand signals and equipment movements.
  • Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
  • Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
  • Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
  • Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
  • Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
  • Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.

Truck Driver

United States Army National Guard
01.2014 - 08.2018
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.

Education

Electrical - Electrical

Fred Eberle Technical School
Buckhannon, WV
05.2014

High School Diploma -

Lewis County High School
Weston, WV
05.2014

Skills

  • Materials Handling
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Quality Control
  • Production Targets
  • Staff Development
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Manufacturing
  • Equipment Operation
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Adaptability

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Weyerhaeuser
07.2022 - Current

Parallam Products Coordinator

Weyerhaeuser
02.2020 - 07.2022

Equipment Operator

United States Army National Guard
09.2018 - 01.2020

Truck Driver

United States Army National Guard
01.2014 - 08.2018

Electrical - Electrical

Fred Eberle Technical School

High School Diploma -

Lewis County High School

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