Bruce Powell
Cochranton Pa,PA
Summary
Industrial Production Manager with extensive experience in plant operations and staff management. Proven ability to optimize production workflows, enhance efficiency, and uphold safety standards. Achievements include significant cost reductions and improved productivity through strategic planning and lean manufacturing. Committed to exceeding performance targets in dynamic production environments.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Choicewood Lumber
Titusville, Pennsylvania
12.2015 - 09.2025
- Oversaw daily operations and workflow in lumber processing facility.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance production efficiency.
- Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.
- Cultivated culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
Production Supervisor
Homerwood Hardwood Flooring
Titusville, Pennsylvania
04.2003 - 09.2015
- Supervised daily production activities on hardwood flooring manufacturing line.
- Trained new employees on equipment usage and safety practices.
- Monitored quality control processes for finished hardwood products.
- Assisted in maintaining clean and organized work areas in the facility.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Ordered equipment parts and repair services during equipment breakdown to avoid further delays.
Machinist
Meadville Tool and MFG.
Meadville, Pennsylvania
05.1990 - 01.2003
- Operated various machining tools to create precision parts.
- Vertical Mill, Surface Grinder, Lathes, EDM.
- Measured and inspected components for quality assurance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area.
- Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
- Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Meadville Area High School
Meadville, PA06-1986
High School Diploma -
Crawford County Vo-Tech School
Meadville, PA06-1986
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Welding, fabricating
- Workflow optimization
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Quality control
- Human Resources
Affiliations
25 years involved in auto racing,built and maintained my own equipment.
Enjoy hunting,fishing and the outdoors
Timeline
Plant Manager
Choicewood Lumber
12.2015 - 09.2025
Production Supervisor
Homerwood Hardwood Flooring
04.2003 - 09.2015
Machinist
Meadville Tool and MFG.
05.1990 - 01.2003
High School Diploma -
Meadville Area High School
High School Diploma -
Crawford County Vo-Tech School
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