Bryan Thurman
White Hall,AR
Summary
Experienced Production Supervisor in the electrical manufacturing industry with a strong track record of managing workflow and production schedules to meet customer needs. Skilled in training and onboarding new hires for seamless integration into team settings. Proven ability to evaluate employee performance and provide constructive feedback. Proficient in leading meetings and utilizing AS400 to produce and maintain accurate records and reports. Acquainted with upcoming Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management Systems from Arkansas State University, along with an Associates of Arts in General Studies from Southeast Arkansas College. Possessing over 5 years of employee supervision experience, dedicated to ensuring operational efficiency and driving team success through effective leadership and collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production SUPERVISOR
Central Moloney Inc.
01.2022 - Current
- Establish daily, weekly, and monthly objectives and communicate them to employees
- Manage the workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules
- Determine daily staffing changes to meet production goals
- Perform verification of production output according to specifications
- Prepare reports on performance and progress and present them to senior managers
- Detect issues in efficiency and suggest improvements
- Consult new employees on how to safely use machinery and follow procedures
- Ensure strict adherence to safety guidelines and company standards
- Experience managing or leading a team of people
- Experience analyzing and solving customer problems in an office and floor setting environment
- Ability to create, edit, save, & send documents utilizing Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency with computer and Windows PC applications and learn new and complex computer system applications
- Work in a cross-functional team environment with production planning, safety, quality, engineering, and other stakeholders to achieve facility objectives
- Ability to multi-task, this includes ability to understand multiple products and multiple levels of benefits within each product
- Manage over varies departments
- Oversee 30+ more employees
- Supervise, monitor, and track team’s productivity, schedule adherence, and quality results
- Serve as first point of escalation for staff on procedural and technical issues; and coach staff regarding how to effectively resolve the issue(s)
- Maintain a positive work environment that supports a quality driven staff and identify any issues that may inhibit an individual’s or the team’s performance
- Identify skill development needs associated with career progression opportunities and ensure employees receive appropriate coaching / training to validate needs are met
- Communication throughout workday via a high volume of emails
- Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
Satellite Installation Technician
Southern Star
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Professionally installing and servicing DISH Satellite Systems/Products in customer's homes
- Using problem-solving and technical skills to install, test and/or repair satellite dishes and internet related equipment
- Evaluate job site to assess optimal placement of satellite dish and communicate with customers to review the installation process
- Troubleshoot systems to determine the appropriate resolution for reported problems with usage
- Provides customer education regarding system usage and additional products and services
- Manage the administrative process including van inventory and appropriate documentation
- Ensure that the highest quality or service is provided to promote superior customer satisfaction
- Adhere to safety guidelines and requirements.
Correctional Supervisor (Supervisor)
Arkansas Department of Corrections
04.2016 - 01.2020
- Supervisor staff in the timely accomplishment of the assigned workloads
- Works as desk officer in an assigned building by maintaining accurate count of inmates/resident’s movement and status, checking building security, assisting in shakedown of building and inmates, investigating incidents, and checking daily logs
- Maintains inmate/resident's logs such as work activities, transfers, and inmate movements, and prepares and maintains various departmental reports concerning unit and inmate/resident activities
- Transports inmates/residents to various job sites throughout the state to perform maintenance work, to infirmary, and meals
- Assists with inmate/resident's visitation by observing inmates' and visitors' behavior in visitor room
- Inspects living areas to ensure safety and cleanliness
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Experience managing or leading a team of twenty or more people
- Experience analyzing and solving customer problems in an office and floor setting environment
- Ability to create, edit, save, & send documents utilizing Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency with computer and Windows PC applications and learn new and complex computer system applications
- Ability to use Microsoft PowerPoint to Develop Presentation of Data/Information to present to a group which might include management
- Ability to multi-task, this includes ability to understand multiple products and multiple levels of benefits within each product.
Correctional OFFICER
Arkansas Department of Corrections
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Supervises the security and conduct of inmates/residents in cells, during group meetings, meals, bathing, at recreation, during visitations, while working and other assignments
- Maintains perimeter security from tower by watching for escapees and/or disturbances
- Maintains security at front gate by logging in visitors to unit
- Performs security checks of buildings and grounds, including shakedowns and strip searches of inmates/residents
- Maintains a log for work release, status, and movement of inmates/residents
- Writes incident reports and takes disciplinary action on rule violations of inmates/residents
- Escorts inmates/residents to visitation, court, and work assignments
- Attends shift briefing to discuss incidents, problems, and security issues
- May operate communications equipment by receiving/transmitting messages, logging incoming/outgoing calls, and contacting requested parties
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Dairy Product Manager
Brookshire’s Grocery COMPANY
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Supervises staff members accordingly
- Keep up with monthly Sales accurately
- Stock and Restock Dairy Products
- Unload delivery trucks
- Manage over department daily operations
- Experience managing or leading a team of people
- Experience analyzing and solving customer problems in an office, store, and floor setting environment
- Ability to create, edit, save, & send documents utilizing Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency with computer and Windows PC applications and learn new and complex computer system applications
- Ability to use Microsoft PowerPoint to Develop Presentation of Data/Information to present to a group which might include management
- Ability to multi-task, this includes ability to understand multiple products and multiple levels of benefits within each product.
Meat Market Associate
Brookshire’s Grocery COMPANY
03.2013 - 06.2014
- Cutting, grinding, and preparing meats for sale
- Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment and ensuring displays and signage are accurate and attractive
- Weighing, packaging, pricing, and displaying products
- Keeping records, budgets, and inventory
- Performing quality inspections on meats and other products
- Negotiating and confirming orders with suppliers
- Adhering to food safety and sanitation controls
- Greeting and speaking to customers, providing advice, answering questions, and accepting orders or payments
- Coordinating deliveries or order pickups.
Grocery Stocker
Brookshire’s Grocery COMPANY
06.2012 - 03.2013
- Stock and Restock
- Manage Grocery inventory
- Order Inventory
- Unload Delivers
- Manage Sales
- Cashier
- Take out groceries
- Provide customer service.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINNERING MANGEMENT SYSTEMS -
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
05.2025
Associate of Arts in General Studies -
Southeast Arkansas College
07.2024
Watson Chapel High School
Pine Bluff, Arkansas05.2013
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Technical Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Manufacturing
- Scheduling
Additional Information
Willing to relocate and Travel: Anywhere
Certification
Introduction to Auto Cad LT
Timeline
Production SUPERVISOR
Central Moloney Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Satellite Installation Technician
Southern Star
02.2020 - 01.2022
Correctional Supervisor (Supervisor)
Arkansas Department of Corrections
04.2016 - 01.2020
Correctional OFFICER
Arkansas Department of Corrections
03.2015 - 04.2016
Dairy Product Manager
Brookshire’s Grocery COMPANY
06.2014 - 03.2015
Meat Market Associate
Brookshire’s Grocery COMPANY
03.2013 - 06.2014
Grocery Stocker
Brookshire’s Grocery COMPANY
06.2012 - 03.2013
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINNERING MANGEMENT SYSTEMS -
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate of Arts in General Studies -
Southeast Arkansas College
Watson Chapel High School