Carlaton D. McDaniel
Columbia,SC
Summary
Results-driven Manufacturing Professional with extensive experience in leading high-demand production teams. Skilled in managing operations, enhancing safety protocols, and ensuring inventory accuracy. Focused on fostering collaboration and efficiency to achieve optimal performance.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Valmont Industries Inc.
Newberry, South Carolina
03.2026 - 10.2026
- Coordinated shift labor, machine schedules, and workflow priorities to optimize daily operations.
- Enforced safety rules and GMP standards to maintain compliance and safeguard employee well-being.
- Supervised production areas across multiple site buildings to ensure operational continuity.
Production Supervisor
Constantia Flexibles
Columbia, SC
09.2023 - 03.2026
- - Oversee daily operations of the production facility
- - Managed production schedules to achieve on-time delivery
- - Led team to maintain safety standards and reduce incidents
- - Monitored KPI performance to identify and implement process improvements
- - Foster a team-oriented environment for optimal productivity
Packaging Lead/Supervisor
Winland Foods (formerly TreeHouse Foods)
Columbia, SC
10.2006 - 09.2023
- - Led team through acquisition and transition, ensuring continuity and stability
- - Supervised production crew and overall facility operations
- - Executed and adapted to updated company standards and procedures for compliance and efficiency
- - Organized shifts and implemented operational plans to optimize production flow
- - Executed and adapted to evolving company standards and procedures
- - Developed and maintained Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- - Recorded and monitored efficiency reports and line performance
- - Achieved certifications in 5S, Six Sigma, and Good Manufacturing Practices to enhance operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Arizona Global
Chandler, AZHigh School Diploma -
Columbia High School
Columbia, SC 08.1993 - 01.1997
Skills
- - KPI monitoring
- - Safety and Compliance Adherence
- - 5S and Six Sigma
- - Shift scheduling
- - Operational troubleshooting
- - Team Leadership
- - Staff development
- - Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Valmont Industries Inc.
03.2026 - 10.2026
Production Supervisor
Constantia Flexibles
09.2023 - 03.2026
Packaging Lead/Supervisor
Winland Foods (formerly TreeHouse Foods)
10.2006 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
08.1993 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Arizona Global