Calvin Malone
Rockford,IL
Summary
Experienced Production Manager with a proven track record in driving productivity, quality, safety, and delivery improvements. Skilled in leadership, planning, and organization, with a focus on empowering teams to operate efficiently and meet targets. Dedicated mentor with a results-driven approach to achieving operational excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver Owner Operator
CJTLA Investments LLC
07.2021 - Current
- Responsible for negotiating CPM with Brokers, scheduling loads for drivers, managing & scheduling PMs on 2 trucks, administering payroll, administering random drug screenings, and responsible for safe, on-time pick-ups and deliveries.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
Production Shift Manager
H.B. Fuller (Manufactures Adhesives)
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed all shift operations for a facility producing 30 million lbs
- Of liquid adhesives annually
- Met planned production schedules and organized pre-shift work team meetings
- Led 10 hourly associates, 2 Production Shift Leads, and shipping/receiving
- Conducted monthly Safety Training and implemented safety initiatives (e.g., LOTO procedures, 5S)
- Improved plant efficiency through projects like implementing 5S tools storage.
Production Supervisor
TH Foods, Inc. (Manufactures Speciality Baked Crackers)
11.2014 - 08.2019
- Responsible for a shift that assists in producing 4.2 million lbs
- Of specialty cracker dough mix annually
- Utilize continuous improvement initiatives to influence positive productivity results
- Assist in implementing inventory control initiatives (BME) to reduce raw materials and packaging material shortages
- Achieve cost improvement goals through optimizing labor productivity and expense control
- Ensure all SQF quality standards and process procedures were maintained
- Developed Team Leads to solve day-to-day operational issues.
Production Shift Manager
Power Packaging An Excel Company (Manufactures food products)
11.2012 - 11.2014
- Responsible for all shift operations for a facility that produces 18 million cases of cake, brownie, cookie and muffin mix annually
- Organize and facilitate work team meetings
- Direct reports include non-union 60 hourly associates, Shift Production Supervisor, Shift Maintenance Supervisor, and Shift Warehouse Supervisor
- Manage hiring/promoting/termination and personnel development plans
- Initiate and implement projects (reduce product changeover allotted time overages)
- Assist in setting safety standards, high standard of quality, and improving efficiencies through implementing Continuous Improvement initiatives (6S)
- Reduced Overtime by 50% while increasing efficiencies by 3% in one year by reducing the amount of time overages during product changeovers.
Production Supervisor
Power Packaging An Excel Company (Manufactures food products)
07.2008 - 11.2012
- Daily shift meetings with entering/exiting shift managers/Supervisors & employees.
- Managing schedules for leads, bulk unloading, mixer, bag filler, case packer, cartoner & forklift operators in packaging & compounding
- Collect and record shift production efficiencies into an MQIS System
- Develop a team to solve own day-to-day operational issues
- Observes and enforces safety, GMP, and allergen programs and attends appropriate training sessions
- Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to the shift manager.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Robert Morris University
Chicago, IL05.2005
Associate of Applied Science -
Robert Morris University
Chicago, IL12.2003
Skills
- Lean Manufacturing - Expertise in streamlining processes, reducing waste, and driving efficiency
- Team Leadership - Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate high-performing teams
- Quality Assurance - Skilled in maintaining quality standards and regulatory compliance
- Production Planning - Proficient in optimizing scheduling and resource allocation for timely delivery
References
References available upon request
Accomplishments
- Led a cross-functional team of 12 to develop and implement a Changeover Reduction strategy, significantly improving efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Oversaw a team of 60 staff members, ensuring smooth daily operations and consistently meeting production targets.
- Boosted productivity by streamlining inventory management through the successful integration of SAP, enhancing accuracy and reducing processing time.
- Identified and resolved recurring quality issues, leading to improved product quality and a higher rate of on-time deliveries.
Timeline
Truck Driver Owner Operator
CJTLA Investments LLC
07.2021 - Current
Production Shift Manager
H.B. Fuller (Manufactures Adhesives)
08.2019 - 08.2021
Production Supervisor
TH Foods, Inc. (Manufactures Speciality Baked Crackers)
11.2014 - 08.2019
Production Shift Manager
Power Packaging An Excel Company (Manufactures food products)
11.2012 - 11.2014
Production Supervisor
Power Packaging An Excel Company (Manufactures food products)
07.2008 - 11.2012
Associate of Applied Science -
Robert Morris University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Robert Morris University
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