Brian Jackson
Winchester,KY
Summary
Seasoned professional familiar with operations and best practices. Recognized for leading and motivating workers to meet challenging targets while maintaining strict quality standards. Dedicated to preventing waste, maximizing safety and maintaining employee satisfaction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Avantor Performance Materials
Paris, KY
04.2022 - 02.2025
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Managed team of 18 associates, and no less than 10 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for ongoing personnel development.
- Managed daily production schedules to meet challenging deadlines, adjusting workflows as necessary.
- Increased team morale and productivity by fostering inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Kept records of employees' attendance and working hours for accurate calculation of billable cycle.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
Cell Lead
Avon Protection Systems
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional development and growth within the organization.
- Avon Protection bought out the ceramics business from 3M in January 2019. Our business was contracted by the government producing ceramic plates for bulletproof vest for the military.
- Assigned manpower and allocated work.
- Maintained scheduling with consideration of resource availability.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance schedules, minimizing downtime and ensuring optimal performance throughout the facility.
- Established a culture of accountability among staff members through routine performance evaluations and constructive feedback.
- Trained and certified employees on various equipment operations.
Cell Lead
3M/Ceradyne
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Conducted performance reviews of team members and provided feedback on areas needing improvement or additional training.
- Worked with other departments to ensure quality of our parts were ready for Quality compliance.
Delivery Coordinator
Lincare
Frankfort, KY
10.2005 - 05.2015
- Delivered Medical supplies and equipment in delivery vans to patients home for set up and use. Oxygen needs and use of hospital beds, walkers, and nebulizer for breathing treatments.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and invoices in company database.
- Worked with our customer service staff to arrange delivery times per the patient or the hospital staff requiring our services.
- Monitored stock levels and placed orders when necessary.
- Created delivery routes based on destinations and timelines to maintain efficiency.
Football Coach
Elkhorn Middle School
Frankfort, KY
05.1999 - 10.2012
- I work as assistant coach with the staff in mentoring and teaching the fundamentals of football to our student athletes.
- Monitored academic performance of student-athletes in addition to athletic progress.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive practice plans to ensure players were prepared for upcoming games.
- Fostered a positive team environment, promoting teamwork and mutual respect among players.
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin County High School
Frankfort, KY06-1998
Some College (No Degree) - Radio And Television Broadcasting
National College of Business & Technology
Lexington, KySkills
- Equipment operation
- Health and safety compliance
- Employee training
- Scheduling coordination
- Direct supervisory experience
- Teamwork and communication
- Punctual and reliable
- Decision-making
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Avantor Performance Materials
04.2022 - 02.2025
Cell Lead
Avon Protection Systems
01.2019 - 04.2022
Cell Lead
3M/Ceradyne
05.2015 - 01.2019
Delivery Coordinator
Lincare
10.2005 - 05.2015
Football Coach
Elkhorn Middle School
05.1999 - 10.2012
High School Diploma -
Franklin County High School
Some College (No Degree) - Radio And Television Broadcasting
National College of Business & Technology