Brian Willhoit
Chickamauga,Georgia
Summary
Diligent Production Manager/Assistant Plant Manager with extensive experience in managing production workflows and optimizing processes for efficiency. Successfully led teams to achieve project milestones and improve operational performance. Demonstrated expertise in resource allocation and process improvement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Plant Manager
Mohawk Industries Inc
02.2021 - 08.2025
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Oversaw daily production schedules, ensuring timely completion of orders while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to team members, fostering professional growth and skill development.
- Reduced plant downtime through effective preventive maintenance planning and timely equipment repairs.
- Supported Plant Manager in establishing strategic objectives for the facility, aligning with broader company goals.
Operations Supervisor
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Processed inbound and outbound shipments with high accuracy and efficiency by effectively directing associate teams and managing inventory processes.
- Oversaw daily shipping operations, including loading and unloading of outbound trailers, replenishing of pallets, inventory management and supervising work of 70+ member team.
- Developed and implemented process flow improvement and standardization projects.
- Evaluated production levels, quality standards and maintenance actions to identify and address operational problems and maintain targets.
Production Operations Assembly Supervisor
Voestalpine
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Assigned and oversaw daily production schedules to 75+ employees across 3 department areas.
- Supervised all production phases, including hot and cold metal stamping and robotic assembly.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions.
Production Operations Scheduler
Mann+Hummel
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Updated management and clients on the progress of production
- Prioritized production areas by analyzing most cost-effective methods
- Consistently met production goals and formed action plans to constantly raise the bar to higher standards
- Developed scheduling for certain tasks so that goods will be available when needed
- Processed manufacturing orders from sales representatives through the MRP system
- Coordinated board and committee meetings, including schedules, information preparation and distribution
- Tracked production progress and made changes for efficiency
- Supported plant lean, safety, quality and continuous improvement efforts
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data
- Scheduled deliveries of raw materials by specified time to begin production on time
Production Operations Supervisor
Mann+Hummel
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Identified problems and proposed solutions to management team
- Provided instruction, coaching and motivation to all employees during the shift
- Demonstrated ability to assess risk and respond to issues appropriately
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to ensure efficient use of labor, equipment and materials
- Trained and led talented teams to surpass objectives
- Assured strict adherence to corporate guidelines and metrics
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity
- Measured team performance and reported metrics to leadership team members
Production Operations Supervisor
Beaulieu Of America Inc., Speciality Fabrics Division
11.2014 - 02.2016
- Processed inbound and outbound shipments with high accuracy and efficiency by effectively directing associate teams and managing inventory processes
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity
- Performed root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve central issues
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness
- Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally
Production Training Instructor
Propex Operating Company, LLC
01.2013 - 07.2014
- Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions
- Managed all training and onboarding activities of new hire employees
- Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals
Operations Team Leader
Propex Operating Company, LLC
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time
- Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules
- Determined suitable crewing requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Plant management to meet changing production schedules
Process Control Technician
Propex Operating Company, LLC
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time
- Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction
- Verified that all process control parameters were being documented and followed at all times
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Lakeview Fort-Oglethorpe High School
Fort Oglethorpe, GA1994
Skills
- Strong leadership abilities
- Manufacturing management
- Business operations proficiency
- Six Sigma Black Belt
Certification
Six Sigma Black Belt, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2018
Dale Carnegie Course graduate 2017-2018
Timeline
Assistant Plant Manager
Mohawk Industries Inc
02.2021 - 08.2025
Operations Supervisor
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
03.2020 - 02.2021
Production Operations Assembly Supervisor
Voestalpine
08.2019 - 03.2020
Production Operations Scheduler
Mann+Hummel
08.2016 - 08.2019
Production Operations Supervisor
Mann+Hummel
02.2016 - 08.2016
Production Operations Supervisor
Beaulieu Of America Inc., Speciality Fabrics Division
11.2014 - 02.2016
Production Training Instructor
Propex Operating Company, LLC
01.2013 - 07.2014
Operations Team Leader
Propex Operating Company, LLC
01.2008 - 01.2013
Process Control Technician
Propex Operating Company, LLC
01.2002 - 01.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
Lakeview Fort-Oglethorpe High School
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