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Carlos Bennett

Simpsonville,SC

Summary

Manufacturing and production professional that is skilled in leading high-producing teams and using lean manufacturing to reduce costs and increase process efficiency. I am a self starter who is highly motivated, driven to learn, lead, improve and succeed. I have completed Green Belt Training with 3M.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Manager

Vermeer
Piedmont, South Carolina
03.2025 - Current

Directed daily operations for a team of 20 employees to maximize workflow efficiency.

Implemented process improvements, resulting in enhanced productivity and quality.

Trained staff on safety protocols and operational procedures to ensure compliance.

Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive improvement.

Facilitated interdepartmental communication to streamline operations effectively.

Monitored employee attendance, addressing punctuality and absenteeism issues promptly.

Identified opportunities for process enhancements, contributing to cost reductions.

Fostered a motivating work environment, boosting overall team morale.

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

3M
Greenville, SC
03.2017 - 03.2025

Ensuring a safe working environment through modeling safe behaviors, leading audits/inspections, correcting unsafe behaviors, conducting safety meetings, and utilizing proper work methods, procedures and equipment

Handling shift administrative activities such as time/absence reporting, attendance control, vacation planning, overtime, etc.

Planning daily work schedules, prioritizing, allocating work assignments, and regulating production processes to meet specific daily production requirements

Quality Technician

3M
Greenville, SC
06.2015 - 03.2017

I am responsible for performing standard tests, special test requests and inspections on our film and coating processes. I operate and maintain test equipment, document test results and communicate those results to the appropriate team members. I also continue to help the film lines and reclaim with relief supervision.

G3 Production Associate

3M
Greenville, SC
10.2009 - 06.2015

I was a member of the G3 start up team. I had completed all of the modules on G3 (Packing, Winder, Coating and Control Room). I was responsible for setting up and operating all film line equipment to produce quality films in a safe matter. I was also a relief supervisor for the film lines and reclaim. Before going to G3, I worked on G1 for 18 months.

Education

High School Diploma - College Prep

McCormick High
1993

Skills

  • Knowledge of 5S methodology
  • Dedication to product quality
  • Compliance with GMPs
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Lean manufacturing and design
  • Team building expertise
  • Project coordination
  • System improvements
  • Forward-thinking mindset
  • Procedure development

Accomplishments

I have completed Greenbelt training through my classes here at 3M. I started working in the relief supervision program since 2012. I have worked in the Quality department and I have been a Production Supervisor since March 2017. Within my increasing leadership experience I have led numerous improvement projects and behavioral based safety studies.

Timeline

Area Manager

Vermeer
03.2025 - Current

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

3M
03.2017 - 03.2025

Quality Technician

3M
06.2015 - 03.2017

G3 Production Associate

3M
10.2009 - 06.2015

High School Diploma - College Prep

McCormick High